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What does it mean?
A town holds secrets regardless of moral value, embracing its own darkness.
In plain terms
Every town has hidden truths it accepts.
What can you take from it?
Places have their own indifferent nature.

Where it applies

  • small towns
  • gossip
  • history

Putting it to work

  • observe
  • listen
  • write

Questions to consider

  • What does your town hide?
  • How do places keep secrets?

Another view

Some secrets might be actively protected by people.

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