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Did you ever hear the myth that if you swallowed a watermelon seed, a watermelon would grow in your stomach? If Jack had swallowed the magic beans instead of planting them, could he have gained magical powers?
Write a scene or story in which a character swallows a seed.
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.
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