The Gray Book
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Last published Thu, May 31, 2018
Trade a tiny sliver of your freedom for all the freedom in the world.
You'll be granted the ideal life: a world of materialistic desires that will constantly be fulfilled. No fear, no worries, your focus can remain solely on yourself. Living fully and happily without anything in your way.
Would you give up your thoughts for the perfect life?
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