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“Stories are not like the real world; they aren't held back by what we know is false or true. What's important is how a story makes you feel inside.” quote by Tahir Shah — Download Open image

“Stories are not like the real world; they aren't held back by what we know is false or true. What's important is how a story makes you feel inside.”

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