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Thoughtful driving tips from ESO, number three.

This is Kieran. He's doing 70 on the motorway, on his way to a cheeky spa appointment, though his diary says he's visiting a client. Nauty Kieran. Lowering his speed to 60 could save him up to 9% in fuel on the journey. Enjoy that hot stone massage, Kieran. Slowing down a little. Imaginary friends are often perceived as harmless companions for lonely children,

but they can sometimes cross into the realm of unsettling and dangerous.

The concept of imaginary friends is typically rooted in a child's vivid imagination,

providing comfort and companionship. However,

when these creations take on a life of their own, they can become a source of fear and distress,

blurring the line between fantasy and reality. Parents may initially dismiss their child's

eerie tales as mere figments of imagination.

But what happens when the imaginary friend becomes a sinister presence?

The once innocuous playmate can start to exert a malevolent influence, whispering dark

thoughts and encouraging harmful behavior.

Stories abound of children blaming their imaginary friends for inexplicable accidents,

eerie noises, and even acts of violence.

In these cases, the imaginary friend evolves from a comforting illusion into a malevolent force that wreaks

havoc on the child's life and those around them.

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