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In the ethereal dreams, Megan found herself chasing a phantom, drawn into a world far removed from reality yet inexplicably more enchanting. Among the cobblestone streets and quaint Irish pubs, she met Stephan, a musician whose melodies echoed even long after dawn. Their encounters were fleeting, lasting but four hours each night, yet within them, lifetimes seemed to unfold. Thus, each night, Megan would rest her weary eyes, embarking on a night-time quest to find Stephan in their shared dreamscape, her phantom friend who existed somewhere between slumber and sunrise.

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"As we smoked together, our backs resting against the cold wall, our shoulders were barely millimeters apart. I could feel the warmth radiating from him, his familiar scent enveloping me. A pang of longing hit me as I realized this was something I'd miss when I woke up. But for now, we were okay. That night, I decided to let go of my quest to discover what was hidden behind his mask. If I wanted to be with Stephan, I needed to accept that I would live in his reality within this dream."

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