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3 Messages from No Witchcraft for Sale No Witchcraft for Sale, needs to embrace the care that the characters offer each other and get rid of the racism and hate that some to give. This short story gives you a hint of trust, always trust someone whom is close to your family, especially your child. When good things are done to prevent a bad outcome, keep the good technique to yourself. When it comes to race and skin color, kids are not born with hatred for a different color, it is what they are taught to live by, which is really unfortunate. Always trust someone who is close to your family. Sometimes, consider them as family. In the end that person will do anything for you, because you have a place in their heart as they do in yours. Love

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