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His short stories stand out for their incredible characterization ... but today we're looking at the best of them. Eventually, the curse on Duny is dispelled when Pavetta is slated to be wed ...

short but sweet main stories that bring everything together. Perhaps the best part of these shorter stories is that they leave the player craving more, maintaining momentum until the very end ...