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hamsterjill

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38. The two wolves parody.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Thu Feb 26, 2026, 11:18 PM

Thursday

Inside you there are two wolves fighting. One is good and one is evil.

Which one will win?

The one you feed.

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