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53 Best Funny Short Story Ideas
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You just discovered England's biggest secret: every time they sing "God Save the Queen" it extends the queens life.
Your new cell phone number used to be the number of a very popular personal therapist.
You are a curmudgeonly old man whose name is Writer S. Block. You just spotted your next victim.
You are a professional hoax-buster.
You find your grandparent's old chessboard in the attic. Absentmindedly, you move a piece. The next day, an opposing piece has been moved.
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