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The Game That Knew Steve brought over a new video game, “Shadow Realms,” he’d found at a garage sale. The case was blank except for the title. When they started it up, the pixelated characters on the screen looked strangely familiar. “That one kind of looks like you,” Tank laughed, pointing. As they played, the … Read more

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The Clock That Went Backwards They were hiding from Tank’s little sister in his basement when Steve bumped into an old grandfather clock, covered by a dusty sheet. “I’ve never seen this thing work,” Tank said, pulling the sheet off. The clock was beautiful, with constellations carved into its dark wood. But the hands were … Read more

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The Map in the Storm Drain After a huge rainstorm, Steve and Tank were biking through the neighborhood when they saw that the grate over the main storm drain had been knocked sideways. “Look,” Tank said, pointing into the dark hole. Something was glinting down there. Steve, being smaller, shimmied down and came back up … Read more

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Steve and Tank found the old trunk hidden under a pile of broken lawn chairs in Tank’s garage. It was heavy, metal, and covered in chipped green paint. “Whoa, what do you think is in it?” Steve asked. After a lot of tugging, the rusty latches finally gave way with a loud creeeak. Inside, nestled … Read more

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THE FIGHT OF STEVE AND TANK Steve clenched his fists, his face red as he stood toe-to-toe with Tank in the dusty schoolyard. “Give it back, Tank! It’s mine!” he shouted. Tank just smirked, holding the strange, brass key he’d snatched from Steve’s hand high above his head. “What’s the matter? Gonna cry?” Tank taunted, … Read more