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"You tricked me," Silas said, his voice hoarse. "You made me the most admired man, but you took away my ability to be human. And the moment I chose to be human, I lost it all." Silas took the jar
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"I want a wish," Silas demanded, shaking his wet umbrella onto her pristine floor mat.