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A captivating look at the games people play

Short stories can be frustrating to read. Just as you’re getting interested in a character or immersed in a plot, it all ends and you have to start afresh. But a really well-crafted short story is a joy to read. It can capture a feeling or a moment, some small everyday thing, and make you look at

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