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Holding breath while passing quiet burial grounds

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Ceasing all respiratory function near headstones guarantees you will not accidentally inhale a restless entity. Turning yourself purple from oxygen deprivation is apparently much safer than letting a wandering phantom slip into your lungs.

Holding breath while passing quiet burial grounds
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