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| - Some monsters ensnare you by taking the shape of your worst fears, knowing your deepest nightmares and using them against you. These can be some of the most terrifying enemies, attacking you where you are most vulnerable in the dark recesses of your heart. But sometimes the thing that's the most scary isn't the monster that attacks you with fear. It's these guys. These badguys trap you by preying upon your desires. They know what you want and are willing to offer it to you - or so it would seem. They show you things you've always dreamed of, presenting you with the very thing that your heart yearns for. However, Be Careful What You Wish For. Temptation can be a powerful and dangerous thing, and is sometimes harder to resist than any overt danger. This is a favorite technique of the Master of Illusion, who may use it to trap others in a Lotus Eater Machine, or the kinds of monsters that get satisfaction out of manipulating their victims' emotions. After all, it's much easier to catch flies with honey than with vinegar, and the victim often won't even be able to realize the danger until it's too late. This is why your parents always told you not to take candy from strangers. Examples of Your Heart's Desire include:
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