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Mystery – January 13

Horatio Alger, born this date in 1834, wrote scores of formulaic novels promoting the virtues and rewards of hard work, determination, courage, and honesty.

Writing prompt: Write the scene from your protagonist’s childhood in which s/he learned that such virtues don’t always bring the expected rewards.

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