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Nadia Bailey: So You Want To Be A hero?

A baron sits alone in his castle, mourning his missing children. A friendly goon toys with a yo-yo. Brigands roam the forest, fortify their stronghold, make raids on the nearby town. A brown bear is shackled in a cave. A talking skull longs for a pair of glowing eyes.
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December 22, 2020January 20, 2021

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A Sims character, a Black woman with long hair, sits at a desk in front of a computer.

Raquel Motta: How The Sims 4 Became my Time Machine

During the peak of Covid-19 cases, when the world was upside-down, I needed to get away. I decided on The Sims 4 as the perfect destination; bought a one-way ticket and a “do not disturb” sign.
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December 22, 2020January 20, 2021

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A half-finished jigsaw puzzle on a table, showing a map.

Maz Hamilton: Jigsaws

The sun rises a little earlier every day, and then a little later. I set my alarm clock for the same time regardless, and some days I get out of bed; then there are the other days.
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December 22, 2020December 22, 2020

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