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An Acceptable Time
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A teenage girl discovers a time portal and must navigate the dangers of the past while uncovering the secrets of her family's history.

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The trouble with Meg was that she had to believe things had a scientific explanation, and if something didn't have a scientific explanation there was no room in her mind for it.

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beliefsscience

We do not know what happens to the spirit after death, but we do know that the dead are still a part of us, that we have the power to call them to us.

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lifedeath

But you can't hold on to something, can't protect something, if you love it too much. If you want to preserve it, you must let it go.

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loveletting go

The past is a part of us, and we can't escape it. We carry our history with us, and it shapes who we are.

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pasthistory

Time is not a straight line. It is a circle, returning to itself. The past and the future are connected, and we have the power to travel through time.

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timecircularity

Sometimes the hardest thing in life is accepting that not everything can be explained or understood.

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acceptanceuncertainty

Our choices define us. Every decision we make has consequences, and we must be willing to face them.

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choicesconsequences

Love is the most powerful force in the universe. It can transcend time and space, and it can heal even the deepest wounds.

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lovehealing

The world is full of wonders, but we often fail to see them. We must learn to open our eyes and appreciate the beauty around us.

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wondersappreciation

Fear is a powerful emotion, but we must not let it control us. We must face our fears and find the strength to overcome them.

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