The students’ little field trip in the Waste Tower is filled with dread and foreboding. There are some creepy moments like carnivorous plants only Rian and Chise can see, some not-so-friendly…
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Wow what a roller coaster of emotion this series has been! What originally gave the impression of a beauty and the beast fairy tale romance evolved into something…
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The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 10 – Dog Eat Dog
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