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Matthew Blackburn

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Kaitlyn Conway

Columbia

SC

September 6

2025

The Darkest Alley

ONCE UPON A TIME Matt met a cloaked figure in a dark alley. The creature offered a trade. In exchange for undying servitude, the creature would allow Matt to meet the woman of his dreams. Despite his unease, Matt accepted the bargain. "But how will we meet?" Matt asked the creature. "You will know*," the creature replied. (*translated from the original language) One month later, Matt asked Kaitlyn out to go axe throwing. They had a great time. This first date led to a second, which led to a third, when Matt and Kaitlyn decided to have dinner at her house and watch the latest Game of Thrones episode. "My dog is really loud, but really sweet," Kaitlyn warned Matt. "I'm sure we'll get along great," Matt reassured her. When he walked through the door, he was stunned to recognize the creature's ENORMOUS EARS. The creature from the alley was Oberon. Between his shrieks and manic glances, Matt recognized three words: "Remember the contract." Several cinnamon rolls and games of hide-and-seek later, Matt decided he had made a pretty good deal with the creature. Kaitlyn feels like it worked out pretty well for her too.

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