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Grief of Heart
Grief of Heart is a one page game about writing a poem to rescue your lover from Hell.  Roll for why they're trapped there, roll for the shape your poem takes, roll for the sins being punished, and write 9 lines on how they embody the best of each. Write a poem, make your case, and most importantly: don't look back.
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