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“There is this invisible voice, a kind of echo that whispers to you: “You're too slow.” “You're too fragile.” “You're too different.” “You're not good enough.” “You're average.” “You're a C.” But no one ever asks you: “Who could you become if someone really believed in you?”

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Room 9. The hidden notes: Erased by a number

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