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    The picturesque village of Buell, Maine is one of the last in the United States to continue the tradition of the “harvest” or “prosperity” lottery. Its residents insist the lottery makes them stronger, even as condemnation from outsiders grows.

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    from: [email protected]
    to: [email protected]

    Hi Bill

    Look, can we just talk this over like adults?

    And the fact that I’m saying this despite the WIRE FENCE you’ve now erected round the perimeter of my farm ought to show you that I mean it. Please reply!

    Harry.

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    “Mu-shidi,” Yue Qingyuan speaks up, taking his seat at the head of the table. “Have you heard of this curse?”

    “I’m afraid not,” Mu Qingfang says, shaking his head. “A curse of compulsion, with dire consequences for disobedience… I’ve heard of many similar things, but not exactly this.”

    “For all we know, the perpetrator invented this little trap just for us,” Shen Qinqiu says, tapping his fan dangerously. “Tailormade to ruin us.”

    “I have no secrets to hide,” Liu Qingge says, and lifts his chin challengingly at Shen Qingqiu, who bristles in return. “Do you?”

    “Ah, Liu-shidi, if you don’t have any secrets then you should get some real quick!” Shang Qinghua says with bright, manic cheer, his smile and his eyes a little too wide. “The consequences for not meeting the curse’s requirements would be very very bad!”

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    The Peak Lords of Cang Qiong Mountain Sect are stricken with a curse that forces them to reveal a secret, and they all must submit to this curse or suffer the consequences...

    Yue Qingyuan wishes he were anywhere but here.

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    Once Green Lantern is gone, his emerald trail fading into darkness, Clark says, “Do you need to sit down?”

    “No, I…” The alien appears to steady himself. “Allow me to explain. My name is Tomar-Re. I am the Green Lantern of Sector 2813.”

    “We’re neighbors, then.”

    “Yes.” Tomar glances away awkwardly, but Clark senses that he wants very much to say something more. “I’d heard rumors of a survivor, but I did not think I would ever encounter you. You are Kal-El, are you not?”

    Understanding hits Clark like a wave. “Krypton was in your sector.”

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