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Submitted to Contest #317
While most dramatic tales begin with "once upon a time," you will find this story will be no different. For it was once upon a time that this story was told to me by my grandfather, his voice low and warm, with a jolly laugh that shook Santa Claus with envy. He always began his stories with "once upon a time"; whether it was to ignite the mystery in my bones, I do not know, but it rather did make sleep draw near. I cannot be sure if it was the story itself or the way he spoke that made my eyes heavy.So, I will tell you the same stories he to...
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