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Exactly 5 Milligrams

You have had concerns in the past about your ability to do simple tasks, like reach the really high shelves, pull loose forks from the back of the dishwasher without needing to pull out the dish rack, remembering which seat you reserved at the movie theater without needing to check your ticket. Your 5 milligram […]

Under 5 Milligrams

While you have desired fame in the past, it has been for good reasons, like spreading word about your friend’s crowdfunding projects, so your soul is light. You’ve never understood the belief that there can be too much fame or being too well known. So when you wish for fame, the duck djinn who was […]

Over 5 Milligrams

Greed has weighed down your soul. You think back to your tight bank account and the bills coming up and wish for great wealth! With a loud honk the duck djinn announces, “Yes, wealth, a most important choice!” The djinn flaps its wings and you find yourself inside a bank vault. You’re surrounded by boxes. […]

No Wish

Shocked by the entire situation and the incredibly awkward position you’ve been put in, you stammer out, “I don’t want a wish.”  The duck djinn looks upon you with an intense curiosity. “Is there nothing you desire in this world? Have all of your earthly needs and desires been met? Do you not dream of […]