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The Fated Snail

Part 1·@mara_w

There once was a snail. A small, inconsequential snail at that.

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Part 2·@hossep

He was out for a stroll around the flower pots. It was a cool spring day, with a lovely drizzle falling from beautiful grey clouds.

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Part 3·@mara_w

Suddenly, thunder boomed, and a flash of lightning struck the old marsh violet pot. The snail was startled. He expressed this, by touching his antennae together in worry. Smoke cleared from the little burnt pot.

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Part 4·@hossep

From the ashes, rose a little red imp, with a wicked, toothy grin. He snickered, and spoke: “Hello, snail! You have been chosen. You will be charged with a grand mission!” The snail answered: “...”

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Part 5·@vik

The imp continued: “You see, I have struck a deal with a human. They are now immeasurably rich. However, if they come into contact with the fated snail, they shall perish. That’s you, he-he-he! How fun!” The snail blinked. If that’s what they do. “Anyway, see you later!” said the imp cheerfully, before he disappeared in a puff of purple smoke, with a loud “pop!”.

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