223A-Samurai Legends: The Devil went down to Kyoto

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427: Norse Legends: Wither or Not

🧙‍♀️So, you think your stepmom might be a sorceress🧙‍♀️ Common problem. Well, common for fairy tales, at least. But, have you thought that she might not like you putting her in a box and deciding what she is before you even get to know her? It's something you might want to thin ...  Show more

426: 1001 Nights: Djinning Up Some Trouble

🧞‍♂️Trying to meet the love of your life? Maybe ask for help from two genies trying to kill each other.🧞‍♂️ Even if you're not trying to meet the love of your life or, like the characters in today's story, actively trying to avoid meeting the love of your life because you reall ...  Show more

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