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   "Let's pick up Stephanie," you tell Manny. "We
can play video games back at the house."
   "So it's true," Stephanie exclaims when she
climbs into the car. "You're a millionaire! How did
it happen?"
   "Just lucky I guess." You don't tell Stephanie
about the genie granting your wish to be rich.
She'd never believe you!
   When you arrive back at your mansion, the two
of you grab a tray of sodas and snacks and head
into the family room. You wave at the entertain-
ment centers lining the walls. "What do you want
to play?"
   Stephanie picks up the video game controller.
"Mortal Revenge," she announces. "If you dare!"
   You pop the Mortal Revenge video game into
the machine. It's one of your favorites too. Pretty
soon, you and Stephanie are karate-kicking your
way through a street gang of bad guys.
   "Great shot, Steph!" you cheer. "You're good at
this." You grab a can of cola. All this action is mak-
ing you thirsty.
   "Thanks! Mortal Revenge is the coolest."
Stephanie keeps her eyes focused on the screen.
"I wish it were real!"
   "Me too." You flip open the can of soda. "I wish
we were doing this in real life."
   With a hiss, white smoke fills the room.

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