The hero opened the door to the dungeon chamber and spotted an extra life hanging tantalizingly over a pool of lava.
He judged the distance, backed up a few paces, and took a running leap. His hand closed around the power up with a satisfying jingle before gravity carried him into the lava below.
A moment later, the door opened and the hero walked in, renewed. He looked at the extra life.
High above, the villain watched the camera feed from his throne room.
“How many times has it been now?” He asked his vizier.
“Eighty-seven, Your Majesty.”
He sighed.

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