A story from Hans Christian Andersen about becoming your best self…after that self completely separates from you and leaves you as merely a shadow.
The creature this time is the invincible bear monster your ghost grandpa warned you about.
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Music:
"Apollo Dierdre" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Desmontes" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Lumber Down" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Jog to the Water" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Molly Molly" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Only Lara" by Blue Dot Sessions
"Slow Lane Lover" by Blue Dot Sessions
"PlainGrey" by Blue Dot Sessions
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