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Two things. Firstly, I apologize in advance for any typos or odd phrasing.

It's quite difficult to keep focus to my current state and my keyboard is very sticky.

Secondly, as you read this story, you might find yourself thinking,

hey, maybe writing about your intrusive thoughts isn't the best way to handle them.

Maybe try distracting yourself.

Maybe you just don't think about it.

And I would totally agree with you if these were simply intrusive thoughts.

But I don't think these are simply intrusive thoughts. I think I've been cursed.

But I don't believe in curses, I hear you say. Well, neither do I.

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