The newlywed king and queen depart for their honeymoon at the royal summer estate in Bath. While there, they enjoy each other's company and experience new activities together. The queen begins feeling ill, and it is discovered that she is pregnant with their first child. They return home early where the doctor confirms she is with child. The king is overjoyed by the news of their upcoming heir.
King Eric and Princess Abigail of Avalon announce their engagement and upcoming royal wedding. At the wedding in Westminster Cathedral, they are married before friends and family. That night, the King and new Queen consummate their marriage in the wedding chamber, cementing their union and beginning their lives together as monarch and consort of Britain.
- Dewi Limaran, wife of Prince Raden Putra, was cursed by a witch and turned into a golden snail. She was thrown into a river.
- A poor widow found the snail and took it home, where it transformed into a beautiful girl at night to help around the house.
- Years later, Raden Putra went village to village seeking a bride that resembled Dewi Limaran. He came across the widow's home and was struck by her daughter's resemblance to his wife.
- However, the girl said she would only marry if her suitor retrieved a sacred gamelan from heaven. Raden Putra succeeded through fasting and prayer, and they were wed with the
Raven Queen is packing for her second year at Ever After High. She calls down to her family's ogre to take her trunk and waves goodbye to her summer home. At dinner with her father, the twins Butternut and Pie, and Cook, her father prompts her to go speak with her mother, the Evil Queen, through the magic mirror. Raven reluctantly goes to see her imprisoned mother. Her mother tries to convince her to fully embrace her destiny as the next Evil Queen, but Raven remains uncertain about her future.
The Kingdom of Avonlea Chapter 8: Shahan round 2MysteryMusic7
1) Gardiner Shahan is asked to join the king's council and is given the title of Thane for his service.
2) Princess Eowyn of Avonlea travels to the newly discovered kingdom of Arkadia to discuss a potential marriage alliance.
3) Diana gives birth to another child, a boy named Fitzwilliam, while her mother-in-law Isabella helps with cooking and caring for the family.
The story introduces the royal family of the kingdom of Majamanis - King, Queen, Prince Black, Princess Aurora and Princess Minnie. The King feels he is too old to rule and wants Prince Black to take over, but the Prince does not have a girlfriend. Meanwhile, Bawang Putih does chores for her stepfamily while singing by the river, where she meets Prince Black and his sisters. Her stepfamily mistreats her. The King decides to hold a party to find a princess for Prince Black.
Ishmael signs up to be a crew member on the whaling ship Pequod. He meets his strange bedfellow Queequeg, a harpooner from a faraway island. Despite Queequeg's frightening appearance due to tattoos and the carrying of a shrunken head, they become friends. Ishmael is nervous about the mysterious Captain Ahab, who has been injured by a whale in the past, losing one of his legs. When they finally meet Ahab on deck, Ishmael is struck by his tall, strong bronze-colored body.
King Eric and Princess Abigail of Avalon announce their engagement and upcoming royal wedding. At the wedding in Westminster Cathedral, they are married before friends and family. That night, the King and new Queen consummate their marriage in the wedding chamber, cementing their union and beginning their lives together as monarch and consort of Britain.
- Dewi Limaran, wife of Prince Raden Putra, was cursed by a witch and turned into a golden snail. She was thrown into a river.
- A poor widow found the snail and took it home, where it transformed into a beautiful girl at night to help around the house.
- Years later, Raden Putra went village to village seeking a bride that resembled Dewi Limaran. He came across the widow's home and was struck by her daughter's resemblance to his wife.
- However, the girl said she would only marry if her suitor retrieved a sacred gamelan from heaven. Raden Putra succeeded through fasting and prayer, and they were wed with the
Raven Queen is packing for her second year at Ever After High. She calls down to her family's ogre to take her trunk and waves goodbye to her summer home. At dinner with her father, the twins Butternut and Pie, and Cook, her father prompts her to go speak with her mother, the Evil Queen, through the magic mirror. Raven reluctantly goes to see her imprisoned mother. Her mother tries to convince her to fully embrace her destiny as the next Evil Queen, but Raven remains uncertain about her future.
The Kingdom of Avonlea Chapter 8: Shahan round 2MysteryMusic7
1) Gardiner Shahan is asked to join the king's council and is given the title of Thane for his service.
2) Princess Eowyn of Avonlea travels to the newly discovered kingdom of Arkadia to discuss a potential marriage alliance.
3) Diana gives birth to another child, a boy named Fitzwilliam, while her mother-in-law Isabella helps with cooking and caring for the family.
The story introduces the royal family of the kingdom of Majamanis - King, Queen, Prince Black, Princess Aurora and Princess Minnie. The King feels he is too old to rule and wants Prince Black to take over, but the Prince does not have a girlfriend. Meanwhile, Bawang Putih does chores for her stepfamily while singing by the river, where she meets Prince Black and his sisters. Her stepfamily mistreats her. The King decides to hold a party to find a princess for Prince Black.
Ishmael signs up to be a crew member on the whaling ship Pequod. He meets his strange bedfellow Queequeg, a harpooner from a faraway island. Despite Queequeg's frightening appearance due to tattoos and the carrying of a shrunken head, they become friends. Ishmael is nervous about the mysterious Captain Ahab, who has been injured by a whale in the past, losing one of his legs. When they finally meet Ahab on deck, Ishmael is struck by his tall, strong bronze-colored body.
Prince Ivan's arrow lands in a marsh and is returned by a frog. He must marry the frog, though he is upset. When the king tests his daughters-in-law's skills, the frog proves herself by magically producing a beautiful shirt, delicious bread, and amazing dancing at a ball. However, when Prince Ivan burns the frog skin, she disappears. After two years of searching, Prince Ivan finds the frog, now a princess, Yelena the Fair. They escape on a magic carpet and live happily ever after.
Elijah Albrecht takes in his orphaned nephew and inherits his uncle's farm on the condition that he build up the family legacy over 10 generations. Elijah works hard to establish his farm but struggles alone until he meets Allison, an English woman, who gets lost in the Amish community. They fall in love and marry. Allison becomes pregnant and gives birth to triplets - two daughters, Mary Ruth and Rebecca Ann, and a son, Noah Steven, who will carry on the Albrecht legacy. Elijah has started his family and made progress on his uncle's challenge to build up the Albrecht name over 10 generations on the farm.
This document provides an adapted summary of Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist in 3 sentences:
Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist tells the story of an orphan boy named Oliver who is born in a workhouse and shuffles between different homes throughout his childhood, facing cruel treatment. As an apprentice in an undertaker's shop, Oliver has an altercation with another worker named Noah that causes him to decide to run away from his unhappy situation. This pivotal event will end up changing Oliver's future in significant ways.
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice tells the story of Orpheus, a talented musician from Thrace, and his wife Eurydice. Eurydice tragically dies from a snake bite. Grief-stricken, Orpheus uses his musical abilities to charm Hades and Persephone and ask to bring Eurydice back from the dead. He is allowed to lead her back but cannot look at her until they leave the Underworld, causing him to lose her again when he looks back prematurely.
Elon musk tesla, space x, and the quest for a fantastic futureEricWalter24
In the spirit of Steve Jobs and Moneyball, Elon Musk is both an illuminating and authorized look at the extraordinary life of one of Silicon Valley’s most exciting, unpredictable, and ambitious entrepreneurs—a real-life Tony Stark—and a fascinating exploration of the renewal of American invention and its new “makers.”
Elon Musk spotlights the technology and vision of Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, who sold one of his Internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion. Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the genius’s life and work, from his tumultuous upbringing in South Africa and flight to the United States to his dramatic technical innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Tinker Bell is born as a tinker fairy in Pixie Hollow but wants to visit the mainland with the nature fairies, leading her to try different talents and cause chaos by losing control of sprinting thistles; however, she redeems herself by inventing machines that help the fairies quickly prepare for spring, saving the season and earning the right to deliver a fixed music box to the mainland.
Alice Jackson murdered her husband Henry on their 10th wedding anniversary. When Henry told Alice he was in love with someone else and leaving her, Alice hit him over the head with an ice statue. Alice then cleverly staged the crime scene to make it look like a burglary gone wrong. The police investigated but began to suspect Alice as the ice statue used to commit the murder started melting in the hot room.
This document is the beginning of a story about Angel and Lucky. Angel has feelings for Lucky, but he is married. They have been close friends for 4 years. One night after drinks, they kiss passionately and sleep together. Lucky tells Angel he is leaving his wife for her, but she believes she is just a rebound and doesn't want to get hurt. They argue about whether their relationship is just a rebound or something deeper they have both wanted for a long time.
The diary summarizes life for a Welsh coal miner, Rhys Evans, and his family during the Industrial Revolution. It describes Rhys' first day working in the mines as a child and how the invention of the steam engine increased demand for coal. Over time, conditions in the mines deteriorated and child labor was banned, leaving Rhys unemployed. The family then moved to a new mining community controlled by a wealthy mine owner who exploited workers. The diary ends with Rhys reflecting on his father's life and a major mining accident that killed many workers.
Alice Jackson is happily married with a baby son, but her husband Henry tells her he is in love with another woman, Kathy, on their tenth wedding anniversary. Shocked, Alice decides to continue with their party plans. When Henry turns his back, Alice hits him over the head with an ice statue, killing him. She then calls the police and claims burglars committed the murder. As the police investigate, the melting ice statue reveals evidence of Alice's crime.
Hansel and Gretel are siblings who live with their father and stepmother. Times are hard and food is scarce. The stepmother convinces the father to abandon the children in the forest. Hansel leaves a trail of pebbles to find their way home. They are abandoned a second time but Hansel uses breadcrumbs. Wild animals eat the crumbs and they are lost. They come upon a house made of sweets and meet an old witch who imprisons Hansel. Gretel outsmarts the witch and pushes her into the oven, killing her. They escape with bags of treasure and are reunited with their father.
Laugh and the World laughs with you, Cry and you cry AloneSherry Bakary
The document contains several short jokes and humorous stories. The first is about an elderly woman who wins the lottery and tells her doctor she would give him half if she won, shocking him. The second is about a man complaining about a fly in his soup too loudly in a restaurant. The third is about a woman trying to expose herself to ripen her tomatoes and getting an unexpected result with her cucumbers instead.
Henry tells his wife Alice that he is leaving her for another woman, Kathy, on their 10th wedding anniversary. Enraged, Alice hits Henry over the head with an ice statue, killing him. She stages the scene to look like a burglary and acts distraught when the police arrive. As the ice statue melts in the hot room, pieces of it end up in guests' drinks as they arrive to comfort Alice, unaware that she murdered her husband.
The Little Mermaid falls in love with a human prince after saving him from a shipwreck. She makes a deal with the Sea Witch to trade her tail for human legs, but at the cost of her voice. As a mute woman, she gains the prince's affection but he loves another. On the prince's wedding day, the Little Mermaid is given a chance to kill the prince and return to the sea, but she cannot bring herself to do it, choosing instead to die.
Freemasonry 204 it shouldnt happen in a lodgeColinJxxx
This document contains 10 poems by Bro. Kenneth N. Stirling about humorous incidents and traditions within his Masonic lodge. The first poem describes a long-winded committee meeting where no decisions were made due to bruised egos. The second poem tells of a new member whose apron fell off during a meeting. The third honors a brother who makes soup for Sunday rehearsals.
Ping is caring for her baby dragon Kai in the garden. Kai eats some caterpillars and falls asleep. Later, Ping's friend Hua returns in the form of a phoenix. Things improve for Ping and Kai when Hua helps provide food and fire. However, their goat dies. Ping encounters the necromancer but is saved by Hua. Imperial guards arrive but Ping escapes. Ping is brought before the Emperor and saves the depressed Princess, who laughs for the first time. Ping begins tutoring the Princess and learning more about being a dragon keeper from books.
Ariel Mazal Haim enjoys sharing photos from her remarkable yet simple life, including memories from her childhood like celebrating Passover with her family, helping to feed her little sister as a 4-year-old, dressing up for Halloween, and having fun at theme parks. The photos also show her time spent with family in Israel on vacation, such as visiting religious sites, touring factories, and spending time with cousins.
The document provides backstory on the royal family of King Eric and Queen Abigail. It introduces their sons Prince Thomas and Prince Henry. It then describes Don Lorenzo returning from Italy with his new wife Contessa Francesca, who is pregnant. The Queen helps introduce Contessa Francesca to society by inviting her to a garden party. The party is a success and helps the Contessa feel welcomed.
Princess Abigail of Avalon has her betrothal to King Eric rejected, though he invites her to stay as a guest until spring. At dinner, Lady Georgiana Manchester arrives uninvited and acts rudely towards Abigail, making her feel self-conscious. Georgiana claims to be a close personal friend of King Eric's and that she has come to welcome him, though he seems uncomfortable around her advances. Abigail feels disappointed by the rejection and Georgiana's behavior.
Prince Ivan's arrow lands in a marsh and is returned by a frog. He must marry the frog, though he is upset. When the king tests his daughters-in-law's skills, the frog proves herself by magically producing a beautiful shirt, delicious bread, and amazing dancing at a ball. However, when Prince Ivan burns the frog skin, she disappears. After two years of searching, Prince Ivan finds the frog, now a princess, Yelena the Fair. They escape on a magic carpet and live happily ever after.
Elijah Albrecht takes in his orphaned nephew and inherits his uncle's farm on the condition that he build up the family legacy over 10 generations. Elijah works hard to establish his farm but struggles alone until he meets Allison, an English woman, who gets lost in the Amish community. They fall in love and marry. Allison becomes pregnant and gives birth to triplets - two daughters, Mary Ruth and Rebecca Ann, and a son, Noah Steven, who will carry on the Albrecht legacy. Elijah has started his family and made progress on his uncle's challenge to build up the Albrecht name over 10 generations on the farm.
This document provides an adapted summary of Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist in 3 sentences:
Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist tells the story of an orphan boy named Oliver who is born in a workhouse and shuffles between different homes throughout his childhood, facing cruel treatment. As an apprentice in an undertaker's shop, Oliver has an altercation with another worker named Noah that causes him to decide to run away from his unhappy situation. This pivotal event will end up changing Oliver's future in significant ways.
The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice tells the story of Orpheus, a talented musician from Thrace, and his wife Eurydice. Eurydice tragically dies from a snake bite. Grief-stricken, Orpheus uses his musical abilities to charm Hades and Persephone and ask to bring Eurydice back from the dead. He is allowed to lead her back but cannot look at her until they leave the Underworld, causing him to lose her again when he looks back prematurely.
Elon musk tesla, space x, and the quest for a fantastic futureEricWalter24
In the spirit of Steve Jobs and Moneyball, Elon Musk is both an illuminating and authorized look at the extraordinary life of one of Silicon Valley’s most exciting, unpredictable, and ambitious entrepreneurs—a real-life Tony Stark—and a fascinating exploration of the renewal of American invention and its new “makers.”
Elon Musk spotlights the technology and vision of Elon Musk, the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, who sold one of his Internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion. Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the genius’s life and work, from his tumultuous upbringing in South Africa and flight to the United States to his dramatic technical innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Tinker Bell is born as a tinker fairy in Pixie Hollow but wants to visit the mainland with the nature fairies, leading her to try different talents and cause chaos by losing control of sprinting thistles; however, she redeems herself by inventing machines that help the fairies quickly prepare for spring, saving the season and earning the right to deliver a fixed music box to the mainland.
Alice Jackson murdered her husband Henry on their 10th wedding anniversary. When Henry told Alice he was in love with someone else and leaving her, Alice hit him over the head with an ice statue. Alice then cleverly staged the crime scene to make it look like a burglary gone wrong. The police investigated but began to suspect Alice as the ice statue used to commit the murder started melting in the hot room.
This document is the beginning of a story about Angel and Lucky. Angel has feelings for Lucky, but he is married. They have been close friends for 4 years. One night after drinks, they kiss passionately and sleep together. Lucky tells Angel he is leaving his wife for her, but she believes she is just a rebound and doesn't want to get hurt. They argue about whether their relationship is just a rebound or something deeper they have both wanted for a long time.
The diary summarizes life for a Welsh coal miner, Rhys Evans, and his family during the Industrial Revolution. It describes Rhys' first day working in the mines as a child and how the invention of the steam engine increased demand for coal. Over time, conditions in the mines deteriorated and child labor was banned, leaving Rhys unemployed. The family then moved to a new mining community controlled by a wealthy mine owner who exploited workers. The diary ends with Rhys reflecting on his father's life and a major mining accident that killed many workers.
Alice Jackson is happily married with a baby son, but her husband Henry tells her he is in love with another woman, Kathy, on their tenth wedding anniversary. Shocked, Alice decides to continue with their party plans. When Henry turns his back, Alice hits him over the head with an ice statue, killing him. She then calls the police and claims burglars committed the murder. As the police investigate, the melting ice statue reveals evidence of Alice's crime.
Hansel and Gretel are siblings who live with their father and stepmother. Times are hard and food is scarce. The stepmother convinces the father to abandon the children in the forest. Hansel leaves a trail of pebbles to find their way home. They are abandoned a second time but Hansel uses breadcrumbs. Wild animals eat the crumbs and they are lost. They come upon a house made of sweets and meet an old witch who imprisons Hansel. Gretel outsmarts the witch and pushes her into the oven, killing her. They escape with bags of treasure and are reunited with their father.
Laugh and the World laughs with you, Cry and you cry AloneSherry Bakary
The document contains several short jokes and humorous stories. The first is about an elderly woman who wins the lottery and tells her doctor she would give him half if she won, shocking him. The second is about a man complaining about a fly in his soup too loudly in a restaurant. The third is about a woman trying to expose herself to ripen her tomatoes and getting an unexpected result with her cucumbers instead.
Henry tells his wife Alice that he is leaving her for another woman, Kathy, on their 10th wedding anniversary. Enraged, Alice hits Henry over the head with an ice statue, killing him. She stages the scene to look like a burglary and acts distraught when the police arrive. As the ice statue melts in the hot room, pieces of it end up in guests' drinks as they arrive to comfort Alice, unaware that she murdered her husband.
The Little Mermaid falls in love with a human prince after saving him from a shipwreck. She makes a deal with the Sea Witch to trade her tail for human legs, but at the cost of her voice. As a mute woman, she gains the prince's affection but he loves another. On the prince's wedding day, the Little Mermaid is given a chance to kill the prince and return to the sea, but she cannot bring herself to do it, choosing instead to die.
Freemasonry 204 it shouldnt happen in a lodgeColinJxxx
This document contains 10 poems by Bro. Kenneth N. Stirling about humorous incidents and traditions within his Masonic lodge. The first poem describes a long-winded committee meeting where no decisions were made due to bruised egos. The second poem tells of a new member whose apron fell off during a meeting. The third honors a brother who makes soup for Sunday rehearsals.
Ping is caring for her baby dragon Kai in the garden. Kai eats some caterpillars and falls asleep. Later, Ping's friend Hua returns in the form of a phoenix. Things improve for Ping and Kai when Hua helps provide food and fire. However, their goat dies. Ping encounters the necromancer but is saved by Hua. Imperial guards arrive but Ping escapes. Ping is brought before the Emperor and saves the depressed Princess, who laughs for the first time. Ping begins tutoring the Princess and learning more about being a dragon keeper from books.
Ariel Mazal Haim enjoys sharing photos from her remarkable yet simple life, including memories from her childhood like celebrating Passover with her family, helping to feed her little sister as a 4-year-old, dressing up for Halloween, and having fun at theme parks. The photos also show her time spent with family in Israel on vacation, such as visiting religious sites, touring factories, and spending time with cousins.
The document provides backstory on the royal family of King Eric and Queen Abigail. It introduces their sons Prince Thomas and Prince Henry. It then describes Don Lorenzo returning from Italy with his new wife Contessa Francesca, who is pregnant. The Queen helps introduce Contessa Francesca to society by inviting her to a garden party. The party is a success and helps the Contessa feel welcomed.
Princess Abigail of Avalon has her betrothal to King Eric rejected, though he invites her to stay as a guest until spring. At dinner, Lady Georgiana Manchester arrives uninvited and acts rudely towards Abigail, making her feel self-conscious. Georgiana claims to be a close personal friend of King Eric's and that she has come to welcome him, though he seems uncomfortable around her advances. Abigail feels disappointed by the rejection and Georgiana's behavior.
Week 5 power point slide -2-case stdudy 2- albassami 's job is not feasible ...Zulkifflee Sofee
The document describes two information systems used by Albassami International Group, a vehicle transportation company in the Middle East. The systems are a database management system using Sybase Adaptive Server and a Shipping Information System. The systems provide valuable customer and shipping data to all branches, enabling efficient operations and informed management decisions. The systems record shipping details, maintain customer and vehicle information, and generate reports. This centralized information sharing allowed Albassami to efficiently handle their large-scale operations across multiple countries.
Este documento recomienda tres series de novelas de terror y fantasía para leer: la novela Frankenstein de Mary Shelley, la novela Drácula de Bram Stoker, y la popular saga Crepúsculo que consta de cinco libros y una precuela, todos escritos por Stephenie Meyer.
Cadence and Giovanni discuss holding a party for their daughter Isabetta to find her a husband. Isabetta overhears and is excited at the prospect of a normal social experience. However, she later overhears Antonio mocking the idea, saying no nobles would attend a party at her poor home. Upset, Isabetta devises a plan to get back at Antonio and prove the nobles wrong.
Search-Based Testing of Relational Schema Integrity Constraints Across Multip...Gregory Kapfhammer
The document describes a search-based technique called SchemaAnalyst for automatically generating test data to test the integrity constraints of relational database schemas. It aims to address the lack of database testing which leads to $611 billion in annual losses due to poor data quality. SchemaAnalyst uses search-based optimization to generate test data that violates constraints to test schemas across multiple database management systems. An empirical study found SchemaAnalyst could effectively detect defects in schemas.
A sudden snowstorm prevents Princess Abigail from leaving the palace as planned. She spends her time helping with chores and playing games with Hannah. The King locks himself away in his study, worrying his advisor Christopher. Christopher calls on the King's friend Don Lorenzo to intervene. Don Lorenzo convinces the King to take a break. That evening, Don Lorenzo joins Princess Abigail and Hannah's card game, flirting with Abigail. The King is displeased but also taken by Abigail. Don Lorenzo leaves due to a family matter. Unable to sleep later, Abigail and the King bond over reading together in the library, where Abigail falls asleep on his shoulder.
The document discusses online commerce and e-commerce. It outlines pros and cons of online shopping for both consumers and businesses. Some benefits include lower prices, convenience, and increased market reach globally. However, consumers cannot physically examine products and have slower problem resolution. Businesses have increased costs from 24/7 operations and competition lowering prices. The document asks questions about why consumers are turning to online shopping and how customers determine where to purchase items online based on factors like price, security, and recommendations.
1) Juan was born as a monkey to human parents after his father prayed for a son, even if it was in the form of a monkey. He grew up and set off to find a wife, eventually rescuing a hidden princess and claiming her as his bride to fulfill a promise to the king.
2) Though the king and queen rejected the princess for marrying the monkey Juan, he later revealed his human identity by removing his disguise.
3) Juan and the princess convinced the king and queen of the truth and of God's will, and eventually succeeded them as rulers, living happily ever after.
The young King Eric has just assumed the throne after the death of his father, King Thomas. He is unhappy to learn that he has a betrothed, Princess Abigail of Avalon, who is scheduled to arrive that day. When she arrives, the head housekeeper Hannah tries to prepare Abigail to meet the reluctant King, but must admit that Eric is not eager for the marriage arranged by his late father.
Kingdom of Avonlea Chapter 10: Hamilton Family Round 2 MysteryMusic7
1) Adrianna Hamilton gives birth to a healthy baby boy named Cicero and her family is overjoyed.
2) Emilia continues her lessons which include painting, tea etiquette, housekeeping, and bookkeeping.
3) Edward Hamilton surprises his family with an extended stay at home after returning from a business trip to be with his growing family.
The document summarizes three fairy tales - Cinderella, Snow White, and Little Red Riding Hood. In Cinderella, a fairy godmother helps Cinderella go to the ball where she meets the prince. Snow White lives with seven dwarfs after her stepmother tries to kill her with a poisoned apple. Little Red Riding Hood gets lost in the woods and encounters a wolf who eats her grandmother before trying to eat her. Each summary also includes a note about differences between the original tales and currently known versions.
1) A king gets lost in a forest and promises to give the first thing that greets him at his palace to a stranger who shows him the way out. The first thing is his baby son. To avoid losing his son, the king switches him with the daughter of peasants.
2) The prince grows up with the peasants but learns the truth. He sets out to find the maiden who was taken in his place. After completing impossible tasks set by an evil wizard, he rescues the maiden and they fall in love.
3) The prince reveals to the maiden that she was actually switched at birth and is not royalty. They decide to be together rather than part ways, having overcome great hardships and
Iwan has another prophetic dream that leaves him uneasy. He discusses the dream with Bran, who suggests speaking with Ryker and Aiden about it. In the dream, Iwan saw the gypsy matchmaker bringing Rick Contrary his intended bride, a girl named Vyn Jeffress. Ryker agrees to keep an eye on the gypsy compound in case of trouble brewing from the Contrary family or the matchmaker. Meanwhile, Ryker's relationship with Nerissa is growing more serious, and he plans to introduce her to the whole family at the upcoming twins' birthday party.
This summary provides the key details from the story in 3 sentences:
The donkey tells of carrying Jesus' mother Mary to Bethlehem for the census. When they arrive, all the inns are full so the innkeeper lets Mary and Joseph stay in his stable. The donkey learns that the baby born in the stable is Jesus, the promised Messiah, and feels honored to have carried Mary to Bethlehem for his birth.
Jack traded his family's cow for magic beans given to him by a stranger. When the beans grew overnight into a giant beanstalk reaching the clouds, Jack climbed it and discovered a castle inhabited by a giant. Jack took the giant's gold and other treasures like a golden egg-laying hen and magic harp while the giant slept. Each time Jack returned home with more riches, angering the pursuing giant. Finally, Jack chopped down the beanstalk, defeating the giant and providing himself and his mother with wealth and happiness from then on.
A fisherman catches an enchanted prince in the form of a fish, who offers to grant any wish in return for being released. The fisherman's wife insists he ask for increasingly grand things, first a cottage, then to be emperor, and finally to control the sun and moon. Displeased by her greed, the fish sends them back to their small hut, teaching a lesson about being satisfied with what you have.
Snow White was a beautiful princess with fair skin and blue eyes. Her stepmother, the queen, was jealous of Snow White's beauty and asked a huntsman to kill her. However, he took pity on Snow White and let her escape. Snow White found shelter in a cottage belonging to seven dwarfs. The evil queen learned Snow White was still alive and tricked her into eating a poisoned apple. The dwarfs were unable to wake Snow White until a prince kissed her, breaking the spell. Snow White married the prince and lived happily ever after.
A king and queen rejoice at the birth of their daughter Aurora but forget to invite the evil fairy Grzesik to her christening. Grzesik curses Aurora to prick her finger on a spindle and fall into a deep sleep. Years later, Aurora explores the palace and pricks her finger, falling into a deep sleep along with the entire kingdom. A prince discovers the sleeping palace overgrown with vines and wakes Aurora with a kiss, breaking the curse.
The fox tricks a turtle into escaping from its shell by suggesting it soften in the water, but the clever turtle swims away laughing at fooling the fox. A fisherman finds a fox pretending to be dead and takes it, but the fox empties the cart of eels and runs off with the catch. An owl questions a nightingale about only singing at night, and the nightingale explains it learned caution after being captured during the day. An Indian brave gets lost in a snowstorm but is guided to safety by a brown rabbit, so he uses magic to turn the rabbit's fur white as thanks for helping him survive.
The prince was lonely and wanted to marry a princess, but could not find one. During a terrible storm, a woman claiming to be a princess sought shelter at the castle. The queen tested her sensitivity by placing a pea under her mattress. Though the pea was under many layers, the princess said she slept poorly due to something hard in the bed. The queen determined she must be a real princess to feel the pea. The prince married the princess and was happy.
Cinderella lived with her two lazy step-sisters who made her do all the housework while they got ready for the king's ball. Although not invited, Cinderella's fairy godmother magically transformed her ragged dress into a beautiful gown and helped her get to the ball, where she danced with and captivated the prince. Cinderella fled just before midnight when the spell broke, leaving behind only a glass slipper. The prince searched for the girl whose foot fit the slipper, and ultimately Cinderella was revealed and married the prince.
This summary provides an overview of the key events in the document:
Eddie and his family return home from their honeymoon in Takemizu. Upon their return, they learn that Eddie's sister Alexandra gave birth to a baby boy named Mickey. Meanwhile, Bertie turns 13 and has his birthday celebration with his family. He remains close with his younger cousin Andrew and plans to attend Andrew's upcoming birthday party.
The three Lightning siblings - Annabeth, Anakin, and A'Tuin - mysteriously collapsed after telling their partners that they knew who the serial killer was. They have since woken up with no memory of what happened. Annabeth and Anakin seem confused but well, while A'Tuin claims to remember but refuses to see Celeste or explain what happened. Their partners are left worried and without answers about what caused the siblings to collapse or why only A'Tuin remembers.
1) A fisherman catches a magical fish that grants him wealth but turns him into marble when he enters the forbidden No Return Castle.
2) His twin sons go on adventures; one frees the king's daughter from a snake and marries her, but enters the castle and is turned to marble.
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The Avalon Legacy 1.5
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2. The next morning, the newlyweds slept late, snuggled in each other’s arms.
3. When they finally awoke, they were starving. Maria had prepared a brunch for them, and they dug in greedily. After he’d taken the edge off his hunger, King Eric put down his fork and smiled at his new wife. “You know, my dear. I have a surprise for you. This afternoon we will be leaving to honeymoon at our summer estate in Bath.”
4. “ A honeymoon, really?! Oh Eric! And I have never been to Bath! I’ve heard the beaches are beautiful, and so relaxing!” She looked at him shyly. “Will we finally have the chance to be completely alone there?”
5. “ Well, Master Christopher and Mistress Hannah are scheduled to go with us…but now that you mention it, I too would like to be by ourselves for once. Should we draw straws to see who gets to break the news to them?”
6. As promised, the King and Queen departed for the coast later that afternoon, just the two of them. Christopher and Hannah waved goodbye with scowls on their faces.
7. “ I bet they make fools of themselves walking around in un-ironed clothes.” “ They won’t have anyone to answer the door for them! And they certainly cannot be seen answering it themselves!” “ Indeed! Not to mention how they will get by without a cook! When they return, they will see how much they truly need us!”
8. “ Oh come now, you two. Being left behind on vacation isn’t so bad--it happens to me all the time! At least now I’ll have some company!”
9. When they arrived at Bathampton, the royal summer residence, a storm was blowing in off the water. They ran inside to escape the wind and rain. Queen Abigail stumbled into the parlor and gasped, “Oh darling, this place is lovely!”
10. “ And just look at that view! Don’t those waves look angry! We shall have to wait until the weather calms down before we can swim!”
11. “ Eric, I am so happy!” “ I am glad, my love. So am I! Now come and let me show you the rest of the house.”
12. King Eric cleared his throat. “This of course is the master bedroom. I had all of the furniture imported from Morocco. Hannah said it would create a more island feel.” “ Oh yes! I feel like I’m in a tropical paradise!”
13. “ It’s just too bad we won’t be spending much time in here. Once the weather clears up, there will be so many fun things to do outside!” Queen Abigail sighed in mock dismay. “ Oh, well…I suppose we can worry about that later. As of right now, the weather is bad.” King Eric said, inching himself closer.
14. “ Besides, you shouldn’t discount all of the fun things we can do inside as well.” Queen Abigail batted her eyes coyly. “Oh? Like wha--” He cut her off with a kiss.
15. Later that evening, they headed into the kitchen to find some food. Queen Abigail started preparing some fish that had been dropped off that morning, and King Eric made a confession. “You know my dear, on our carriage ride the thought occurred to me that we had no one to cook for us. I didn’t bring it up because I didn’t want to alarm you, but I was quite worried at the time. You don’t understand how relieved I am that you can cook!”
16. “ Of course I can cook! Can’t you? Here--I will teach you!” “ No, that’s probably not…” “ Nonsense! Now, take these herbs and rub them into the fish like this…”
17. “ My, this tastes delicious! And I helped!” “ You did indeed.” Queen Abigail shook her head and laughed. “ Tomorrow, I shall make breakfast all by myself!” “ Hmm, well I would like to see that, actually!”
18. Suddenly, Queen Abigail stood. “Look sweetheart! The rain has stopped!” “ What? Where are you going?” “ Come on! Follow me!”
19. She ran out the door, shedding her clothes as she went. King Eric pulled off his robe, and stared after her in shock as she ran out to the waves. “Come on!” She called back. “Are you scared?”
20. She ran into the water and started swimming away from the shore. “Abigail! Be careful! The tide gets stronger!” She laughed. “Don’t worry my love, I’m a strong swimmer. We used to swim all the time in Avalon!”
21. They came back up on the beach and laid in the chairs, watching the peaceful water until the sun rose.
22. The next few weeks were filled with brand new sights and sounds. They sampled the local cuisine…
23. … And paid respect to the tropical deities. “I wish for…Abigail to make dinner tonight.” She snorted. “You don’t have to ask twice. Its hazardous to both of our healths to eat those pancakes you made this morning!”
26. “ Isn’t this old ship fabulous fun, my dear? Eric? Eric, what are you doing?”
27. “ Just a moment, my Queen. This scallywag has insulted your honor, and must be taught a lesson. Avast, you scoundrel!”
28. But most importantly, they thrived in each other’s company, and took great joy in experiencing new things together.
29. As should be expected of newlyweds, their nights were filled with passion, and although they expected their honeymoon to be relaxing, they found that they got very little sleep.
30. Often, after making love, they would lay in bed talking until the wee hours of the morning. “Did you know, the first time I saw you I thought you were the most beautiful thing in the world.” “ You liar! You wanted to kick me out of the palace!” She punched him playfully, but then stopped. “ My dear, is anything the matter?” “ Oh…excuse me a moment my darling, I suddenly feel so dizzy…”
32. Eric ran in after her. “Oh sweetheart! What’s the matter? Are you sick? Maybe you’re not the great cook you thought you were, hmm?
33. She pulled away and gagged again. “Please don’t talk about food right now. And my cooking is fine thank you very much!” “ My goodness, you are all clammy and pale! You are clearly ill! We should return home at once!” “ No--please! I’m not ready to leave!!”
34. But the King insisted, and so they packed up and returned home straight away that morning. Christopher and Hannah greeted them with smug faces, and looked forward to hearing the reason for their early return. King Eric addressed them urgently. “The Queen is very ill, please call the physician immediately. I’m afraid she may have caught some island fever.”
35. “ Honestly Eric, do I look sick?” Queen Abigail was furious that he had made them come home early. “I just had a bit of an upset stomach this morning, and he ends our entire trip over it! Now I feel fine!”
36. “ Well, we’ll just have you looked at then. Perhaps it was due to ill-prepared food? You really should have brought one of us along to cook for you!”
37. King Eric waited patiently in he Queen’s salon outside her bedchamber while the doctor was in examining her.
39. “ What does the doctor say? Is she alright?” “ Indeed your majesty, the Queen is doing fine.”
40. “ Congratulations, your highness. The Queen is with child!” King Eric gasped and rushed past her into the room.
41. “ Oh my dear! Hannah just told me the wonderful news!”
42. “ Are you really with child?” He couldn’t hide the proud look on his face. “Well that didn’t take long, did it?”
43. “ You are incorrigible!” She giggled at him. “I’m glad you are happy. I am very happy too, but just so you know, you owe me a second honeymoon!”
44. The next day, King Eric took Queen Abigail into his private study, and began showing her the books. He had years of financial records, crop projections, and battle strategy logs in his library, and if she was going to be an effective ruler, she needed to become familiar with all of them.
45. Queen Abigail had a voracious appetite for knowledge, and she picked up the tasks quickly. She offered many helpful insights, and King Eric found he really enjoyed working with her.
46. But in addition to being a ruler, she was also an expectant mother, and Hannah made sure she got enough rest.
47. Do I really have to lay down Hannah? I don’t feel tired!” “ Your baby needs it, my dear. Trust me, I’ve cared for my share of pregnant women.”
48. Queen Abigail looked out the window and sighed. “I just feel like…Oh never mind.” “ You feel what?” “ Well, I feel like everything is happening so fast. Sometimes I wish we had not gotten pregnant so quickly. There is so much to do here in the kingdom, and all I’m allowed to do is take naps!”
49. “ Not to mention, I feel like we haven’t even been able to enjoy ourselves as newlyweds!” “ The life of a Queen is not always ideal. I tried to explain this to you before. You only have one duty, but it is the most important duty in the entire kingdom--to produce an heir. You are accomplishing more than you give yourself credit for, my Queen. What’s more, I promise that when you hold that little baby in your arms for the first time, you will forget all about the misgivings you have now.”
50. “ Why does Hannah always know the right things to say? I hope you appreciate this nap, baby.” She yawned. “Maybe I am a little sleepy…”
51. A few days later, Queen Abigail was resting in her quarters for the afternoon, as she was expected to do, when Hannah came to find her. “Your majesty, Lady Eloiza Somerset has come calling for you.” “ Can you tell her to come back some other time? I was up early this morning writing letters, and I’m feeling tired. I was just about to lay down.”
52. “ I shall have to speak with the King again--I told him not to let you work so much! Unfortunately I cannot ask her to come back later. It is also your duty to receive guests, and it would be rude to turn her away. Don’t worry though. She knows of your condition, and shouldn’t stay long.”
53. Queen Abigail sighed. “Well alright. I shall be right down. It might be refreshing to have some social interaction after all.”
54. Lady Eloiza was waiting for her out on the terrace. “Oh my dear Queen! We have never been properly introduced, but I attended your wedding, and I must say it was a spectacular event! I have been so looking forward to talking with you.” “ Yes, welcome Lady Eloiza. Would you like to take some tea?” Queen Abigail asked, as Hannah had instructed her to do.
55. “ First, allow me to congratulate you on your recent news!” Lady Eloiza sipped her tea daintily. “I have three little ones myself--motherhood is such a joy!” “ Three! I don’t believe it--you look far too young!”
56. “ Haha yes, well I suppose I am. Lord Richard and I married when I was quite young, and young Richard II came soon after! But I must say, I expect you shall start a sort of baby boom here in the kingdom! All the noblewomen will want children the same age as the little royal!”
57. “ I feel slightly embarrassed to admit this, but you are really the first noblewoman I’ve had the pleasure of talking to like this. I suppose I should host some sort of garden party…Especially being with child, I feel like I haven’t gotten the chance to meet everyone!”
58. “ Oh! A garden party would be just lovely!” Lady Eloiza’s eyes lit up. “If you need any help, please don’t hesitate to ask! I absolutely adore planning parties! I’m a bit surprised that I am the first to come calling on you, however…I would have expected everyone to be banging down your door! Most likely they don’t wish to bother you, given your condition. Oh! Now that I think of it, perhaps it was in poor taste for me to come!”
59. “ Oh no, Lady Eloiza! I have thoroughly enjoyed your visit! Honestly I feel like I’ve been shut off from the outside world for the last few months! And actually, I have met a few of the other women, Baroness Regina and Lady Georgiana Manchester…but we didn’t have time to talk quite like this.”
60. Lady Eloiza’s face became stern. “Well, I am sorry that those two were the first you had to meet!” She looked down and blushed. “But I have spoken out of turn! I know the Baroness is your relative now…but she has always seemed so unfriendly! Oh, I’m truly sorry, Your Highness, I have spoken above my place…At any rate, I should be leaving you to your rest.”
61. “ Between you and I, Eloiza, I have also had some misgivings about the Baroness, but we shall not talk of it now. I’ve truly enjoyed your visit. Once the baby comes, I would love to have you and Lord Richard over for dinner!” “ That would be lovely, Your Majesty!” The two women hugged goodbye, and Queen Abigail went back upstairs for her nap.
62. “ Oooh, and how is my little prince doing today?” King Eric cooed to her growing belly. “ You might be talking to a little princess, don’t forget that, my love.” “ Oh, rightly so! And would my little prince or princess like to go on an adventure today?”
63. “ It had better not be going on an adventure! I still have two months!” “ Don’t worry--the adventure involves the little one staying put. I just wondered if you felt well enough to accompany me to the Duke of Devonshire’s wedding today.” “ That’s today? Oh yes! Please let me come! I haven’t been out of the palace in ages!” “ It’s settled then! We’ll leave in a few hours.”
64. They arrived at Devonshire Hall early that afternoon. The yard was set up for the wedding ceremony of Duke William of Devonshire and Lady Georgiana Manchester.
65. Guests were milling about inside the Hall, waiting for the ceremony to begin. Queen Abigail spotted Baroness Regina by the window and approached her.
66. “ Ah, Your Highness.” Baroness Regina gave a stiff curtsey. “How wonderful of you to come today, especially given your protracted condition.”
67. “ Yes well, we are nearing the end, thankfully! And what of you? The King told me your happy news! You are due in…December, is it?
68. “ Yes. December.” Baroness Regina took a deep breath and looked suddenly uncomfortable. “I do not mean to be rude, Majesty , but I am not interested in discussing babies and weddings with you like a foolish girl. Let us not pretend we are friends. The family you are now a part of has committed many injustices against my husband and his family, and although I shall be cordial to you in public as protocol requires, I fear I cannot hold my tongue in private.”
69. Queen Abigail raised her eyebrows as she watched Baroness Regina walk out. She had not been sure of how their interaction would go, but she certainly hadn’t expected an outburst like that. Those hormones must be going to her head. She thought, a little scornfully.
70. She walked outside and met the King who was already seated for the ceremony. “My dear, I need to speak with you about Regina.” “ Oh, I think I’ve spotted the Earl of Pembroke! I wanted you to meet him…” “ Eric, I’m talking about something important. Baroness Regina was incredibly insubordinate to me just now.”
71. “ What? Oh Abigail, I told you how important it was to me for us to have good relations with the Von Windsors! Did you say something to her?” “ No! Of course not! Listen, I will tell you about it later, I just wanted you to know.”
72. The ceremony was beautiful, and the bride and groom seemed very happy. “They really are perfect for each other.” King Eric whispered to Queen Abigail. “He gets his lovely young bride, and she gets her older, wealthier gentleman and a title!”
73. Once the ceremony was over, the King and Queen went to congratulate the new couple. “Ah Georgiana, it has been too long! You are a duchess now!” “ Thank you, Your Highness. We do appreciate that you were able to come.”
74. “ Watching that wedding has inspired very romantic feelings in me, my Queen.” “ Haha, yes. It’s nice to see the young people so happy. I can almost recall our own wedding, so very long ago!” The royal couple laughed together, and Queen Abigail forgot about her uncomfortable encounter with the Baroness.
75. Soon after the Devonshire wedding, Queen Abigail entered her period of confinement. Her huge belly caused her to have back pain on occasion, but this morning it seemed worse than usual. “It’s been fun having you in there, little one, but I think I will be happy when you can occupy your own space!”
76. The pain in her back increased, until suddenly around lunchtime she was hit with a sharp wave of pain. She doubled over and clutched her stomach. “Hannah!” She yelled with ragged breath. “Haannaaahh!!!”
78. “ Gah! Maria! Is there any news? Can I see the Queen?” “ No, stay out here, Your Highness. I just need to get more towels. You would do well to just sit and be patient.”
79. “ What is the matter with everyone?! I am the King for heaven’s sake! It’s my palace, I should be allowed to go where I want!” “ Trust me, Your Majesty. From what I’ve heard, you would rather be out here.”
80. “ I just feel so helpless. I hate having to wait, and wondering if she and the baby will be okay. You know my own mother died giving birth to me…I don’t think Abigail knows that--I didn’t want to tell her right before, you know…”
81. “ Er, yes…That was wise, Majesty. But you can’t focus on that. I am confident that she and the baby will be fine. Instead, start thinking about what it will be like to hold your newborn in your arms tonight!”
82. “ You’re right, Christopher! I could have a son tonight! …Or daughter, of course. Abigail always reminds me of that.”
83. Tic toc, tic toc. The clock ticked, and they waited.
85. Queen Abigail was in labor all through the night, and King Eric and Master Christopher fell asleep in their chairs. As morning dawned, Hannah finally emerged from the Queen’s bedchamber. “Your Majesty.” She whispered. “Majesty wake up.”
86. It took a moment for the King to come to, but when he did he jumped up immediately. Hannah held the most beautiful baby he had ever seen.
87. “ Allow me to introduce you to your son, Your Majesty.” “ A son!” King Eric took the baby and held him very tenderly. “And Abigail, is she…” “ She is just fine. Very tired, but fine. She’s waiting for you.”
88. He carried the baby in to see the Queen. “Hello again, little one!” She cooed. She looked into her husbands eyes and smiled. “ My Abigail, you are so amazing.”
89. “ I was thinking we could call him Thomas, after your father.” A tear came to King Eric’s eye. “That is a wonderful idea, my love. Little Prince Thomas.”
90. The new parents stood together in silence for a few moments, soaking in the face of their newborn. The little Prince Thomas gave a big yawn, and they both laughed. “Come love, I think all of us need to get some sleep.”
91. The next morning, bells rang out all over the countryside announcing the birth of the new crown prince.
92. Queen Abigail carried him over to the window. “Do you hear them, little one? They are for you!”
93. She and King Eric took their breakfast in the Queen’s room that next morning. Neither of them wanted to be separated from their baby. “Look at him sleeping. He is so peaceful.” King Eric held his wife close.
94. “ Excuse me, your majesties. Would now be a good time to go over plans for the Prince’s christening celebration?”
96. “ Well darling, because Thomas is the Crown Prince, there are certain expectations. He must be formally presented to the nobles of the Kingdom within the first week after his birth.”
97. “ Hmm…I’m not so sure I like that. He’s just a newborn, and that seems like a lot of commotion.”
98. “ I understand your concerns, Your Majesty, but you can be by the Prince’s side at all times, and he need not be present for the entire celebration. Now, for the planning…”
99. A few days later, the guests were all assembled to meet the new Prince. “Christopher, what of the Baron and Baroness? Will they be present today?” “ They will not, Your Majesty. They sent word that Baroness Regina went into labor this morning.” “ Well, then congratulations are in order for them! Keep me updated on that situation, if you would.” “ Certainly, Your Majesty.”
100. Queen Abigail joined the King at the top of the stairs, and Christopher went down to announce them to their guests. “Presenting the King and Queen of Britain, and the Crown Prince Thomas!” “ Well, here we go!” Queen Abigail winked.
101. The nobles clapped as the royal family descended the stairs. Everyone crowded around to get a glimpse of the new Prince, and future King of Britain.
102. “ He is so precious!” Lady Eloiza exclaimed. “ Indeed!” Agreed Duchess Georgiana. “The Duke and I can’t wait to have one of our own!”
103. “ Those two sure didn’t waste any time, did they Richard?” Don Lorenzo kidded. “ The same thing happened to Eloiza and I. That newlywed fever!” Lord Richard joked back. “ Well, I’m afraid I can’t relate, boys, and with all do respect to your lovely wives, I hope I never will!” Don Lorenzo grinned smugly.
104. “ Here, Your Majesty, I can take him. He’s made his appearance, and now he can go to bed!” “ Have a nice nap, little Thomas. Mommy has to stay here and do boring adult things!”
105. “ Ugh, finally they are all gone. I am so tired!” Queen Abigail rubbed her neck. “ Yes well, welcome to Royal functions! The good news is that they come few and far between.”
106. “ And what of the Baron and Baroness Von Windsor? Why didn’t they come?” “ Oh yes, we received word from them that the Baroness went into labor this morning.”
107. “ Into labor? But I thought she wasn’t due until December! She’s over a month early!”
108. “ Hmm, well we should be sure to contact them and make sure she and the baby are alright.”
109. “ But don’t worry about that now, ma cherie! All I can think about is how you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen!” King Eric kissed her hand and up her arm. Queen Abigail giggled. “Oh Eric, stop! That tickles!”
111. “ What do you say we go up to the room, my love?” “ But, the baby is sleeping in there!” “ Hmm, that’s right. I guess we’ll just have to go to my room first…”
112. Meanwhile, Baron Marcus sat in the hall, as his wife, the Baroness Regina, labored in the next room.
113. Finally their serving maid emerged. “Here my Lord. You have a lovely daughter! She is early and that’s what makes her small, but she seems healthy…Would you like to hold her?”
115. The Baroness Regina laid on the bed, recovering from the birth. “How do you feel? Are you well?”
116. “ Yes, I feel alright. Did you see our daughter? I was so worried she wouldn’t make it…”
117. “ I have little time for girls, Regina. You know that. I am pleased you are healthy. Get some rest, I will see you in the morning.” He turned and walked out to sleep down the hall. Baroness Regina wept silently.
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