Bored of the Rings

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by The Harvard Lampoon


  “I understand,” said the stranger solemnly, “that you undertake quests.”

  Frito banged the door shut in the specter’s surprised face, bolted, barred, and locked it, swallowing the key for good measure. Then he walked directly to his cozy fire and slumped in the chair. He began to muse upon the years of delicious boredom that lay ahead. Perhaps he would take up Scrabble.

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