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FICTION
A woman goes diving and discovers a colony of mermaids. What happens next?
MEMOIR
What fantastical creatures do you wish were real? Unicorns? Mermaids? Vampires? How do you imagine their presence would change the world you live in?
NONFICTION
Write a list of safety tips for people who want to learn how to dive.
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