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The Monkey's Paw

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Want to make a wish? Just ask the Monkey's Paw! No strings attached*.

(*) Satisfaction not guaranteed. Wish may backfire unexpectedly.

Just create a post that starts with "I wish ___" and wait for other users to write how your wish didn't turn out how you expected.

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Title: I wish for more wishes.

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[–] Marimfisher@burggit.moe 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Granted. That skill is murder, and you have done quite a bit of it to get so talented. As you start to take in your newfound instincts, you see the blue lights flashing in your window. They know who you are.

[–] PostalDude@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Please don't trigger my ptsd

[–] Repulsa@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Granted you're amazing at one thing but terrible at everything else. You can no longer take care of yourself and require full time care.

[–] chriskoss@lemmy.fmhy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Your skill is coming up with wishes that would have improved your life the most. Every moment is filled with regret as you become ever more deeply aware that you wished wrong.