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Your character sets out to find who the culprit of a misdeed is and the guilty person is...not who they expected it would be. Why are they surprised? Is the culprit a beloved parent, best friend, lover, etc.? How do both parties react?
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
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