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It's Me, the Consequences of Your Own Actions

It's Me, the Consequences of Your Own Actions

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Oh, hey there! Yes, it's me again. The Consequences. Surprised to see me? People always are. But it’s time we had a little chat.

See, I've been tracking you for years now, but you keep pretending I don’t exist! Buddy, I didn't just show up here for shits and giggles. You literally summoned me. With your stupid-ass choices. Remember all those?


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Here's the thing I love about people like you, which is to say basically all people: You've heard a million sayings about this exact scenario. “What goes around comes around.” “You reap what you sow.” “Play with fire, get burned.” But somehow, even after hearing all this timeless wisdom that has transcended cultures and civilizations, you thought, “Whatever, I'm built different.”

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