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Episode 1: Once again, it's a lovely day in the world of Pets 'n' Friends. Cupig looks out at the world from the balcony of his penthouse suite in New Pork City. The world is at his trotters. But despite being universally loved, despite his riches and a life of ease, nothing ever feels quite right.

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Episode 2: Then one day, Cupig is mysteriously missing. The gaze that watched every move on Pork Avenue has gone. Without it, nothing is quite the same. The street Cupig built with his riches seems twisted without him. Even the perennial good weather seems to have deserted the street.

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Episode 3: Cupig's uncle Frank, like any good capitalist pig, knows the exact value of all his assets. He has all the drive and ambition he could ever need, but he is also wise enough to know that Cupig is the brains of his operation. Whenever a new situation in the food industry needs a smart solution, Frank turns to his nephew. So when he finds Cupig mysteriously missing, Frank wastes no time solving the problem with the only method he understands: money.

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Episode 4: Palimpsest liked the idea of a reward. Without stopping to ask Frank for advice, Palimpsest went to Cupig's penthouse to ask the doorporker if they had seen anything. Before asking, Palimpsest saw a trail of tiny gems leading away from a wall which had no door in it. Cupig was known to carry little gems around to give as gifts. What if he had dropped them in flight? So Palimpsest tried following them.

The trail led out into the country, to a place easily seen from Cupig's penthouse apartment. The gems ended at a strange object which pulsed and shimmered. What could it be?

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Episode 5: As Palimpsest looked at the strange object, it began to glow brightly, causing the hills beyond it to seem dark and foreboding. This was the strangest thing Palimpsest had ever seen. What could it be?

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Episode 6: The mysterious portal begins to draw Palimpsest towards it. The more Palimpsest struggles, the greater the pull. Just as Palimpsest realises the answer is not to struggle, it is too late! A haunting world shimmers into view, full of darkness and dreadful creatures. A strange violet creature also appears; despite the fearful sights, it seems to be in very good humour.

"Welcome!" says the creature with a smile. "Oh - you're not supposed to be here!"

"Get me out of here!" yells Palimpsest. "What on earth have you got to laugh about?"

"Earth? Where is that?" replies the creature. "I am a Bubble Head, and this is Bubble Land - well, just one version of it, the one nobody wants to be in. I know it seems crazy to be laughing, but I have seen the end of the story, and it fills me with joy! Follow me; I will follow the gems to the other side. Cupig has already followed the gems with me; once he fell in here, I told him this was the only way he would ever find true love. You will see what happened to him as we go."

Palimpsest began to see what had happened to Cupig ...

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Episode 7: Deep in bubble land, the gems lead Cupig to an old, abandoned house. Even in his sleep, Cupig senses DANGER, and rightfully so, when the scary creatures of the night interrupt Cupig's rest AND a spider tries to crawl into Cupig's mouth, which is open wide with piggy snores!

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Episode 8: Nothing worthwhile comes easily! Cupig must follow the gems through the storm, past the home of the guardians of the treasures; braving lightening strikes AND bats pooping on his head!

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Episode 9: As the lashing rain and wind die down, as the mist rises, the trail of gems leads Cupig down the mountain to the Valley of the Dreaded Cthulwho! Cthulwho love the gems, so it is only by luck that Cupig will find any gems remaining on the trail. Cupig realises, however, that he is not afraid of the Cthulwho...well, not very much afraid...because he is so busy concentrating on getting where he is going!

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Episode 10: Cupig follows the gems through Bubble Land's resident ghost town. Cupig feels more curious than truly scared, because he is a pig on a mission! This motivates Cupig to power-walk ever onwards, fixated as he is on finishing his Quest.

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Episode 11: It is with some trepidation that Cupig allows the Bubble Head to book passage for them through Pirate Cove. However, the Bubble Head encourages Cupig to master his fears in order to pick up the trail of gems in the abandoned windmill on the rocky island across the cove...

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Episode 12: Cupig hollers for his Uncle Frank, to no avail, when a host of scary critters cross his path in Bubble Land's haunted forest. Cupig is soooooo scared that the Bubble Head has to pick him up and carry him through the forest! It's a rough ride for Cupig though, who is unused to being carried in this manner, so he keeps falling off...

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Episode 13: The gems lead Cupig and Bubble Head deep into the jungle, where they encounter all manner of dangerous flora and fauna. Fortunately Cupig is so busy looking down at the trail of gems at his feet that he completely misses seeing the snakes in the trees and the spotted crocodiles all over the place. Not to mention the startlingly beautiful poisonous plants...

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Episode 14: Poor old Cupig's world has turned upside down! In theory, Cupig should fear falling into the sky about now? But Cupig has just picked up a giant gem, which has him thinking about what other treasure might await him at the end of this Quest, so he fails to notice his desperate plight...

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Episode 15: There are so many things that frighten Cupig in Bubble Land that he doesn't know where to look anymore! Cupig is sure that he felt braver when the Bubble Head was close by, as Cupig clearly subscribes to the notion of safety in numbers!

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Episode 16: Not all of Bubble Land is safe or hospitable, as Cupig quickly discovers! Fortunately Cupig was able to salvage a gas mask from one of the corpses littering the ground, to enable him to safely traverse the poisonous gas fields and pick up the trail of gems on the other side...

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Episode 17: Sadly, there are bullies everywhere, even in Bubble Land, so Cupig was upset by some insensitive and unkind words. Fortunately for Cupig, he remembered Uncle Frank's advice, "Always stand up to bullies!" So Cupig pulled out his bow and threatened to shoot love and happiness into the hearts of these bullies! Uncle Frank's advice worked, and Cupig was soon on his way again, whistling quietly to himself...

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Episode 18: Cupig enters the giant woods, willing to risk any danger that will take him one step closer to finding love, except perhaps being gobbled up by a giant crow! The Bubble Head laughs off Cupig's fears, assuring Cupig that these crows are vegan, but at the same time the Bubble Head recommends that Cupig give the spiders' webs a wider berth...

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Episode 19: Cupig doesn't have much practice at wallowing in fresh water at all, because Uncle Frank thinks it is bad for a pig's complexion. Nonetheless, Cupig fears that his piggy aroma may not appeal greatly to any chicks he might encounter at the end of his Quest, so he gives it a try. Sigh...the things piggies will do for love!

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Episode 20: Cupig likes things to be normal, but the gems keep leading him to scary places, which slowly sap his courage. It is very hard to remain motivated to continue on, when each new place Cupig comes to is stranger than the last! Cupig travels on resolutely... albeit hesitantly...

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Episode 21: As Cupig and the Bubble Head tumble on through Bubble Land, Cupig has an epiphany! He realises he hasn't really feared any of the dangerous situations he found himself in along the way as much as he thought he would. What Cupig really fears is what he will (or will not) find at the end of this journey? Cupig realises that what he fears the most is the unknown, and not knowing whether his expectations are too high...oh, if there was only some way to protect his hopeful little heart...

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Episode 22: As Cupig senses this journey is coming to an end, he hesitates, not knowing what is around the next corner? Cupig has ventured bravely through all manner of dangers, mitigating his fears with hope, but has it all been in vain? Will Cupig find love soon, or is his search for love to be a lifelong journey...with many more twists and turns...and so much more to learn along the way...?

Then Cupig realises just the hope of finding real love has enabled him to overcome his fears. Knowing this, he will not be afraid again!

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Episode 23: The vision faded. With it went the Bubble Head. Then the Dreamer appeared. Palimpsest had heard of her, but the tale could not match the reality.

"Now you have seen Cupig's fears" she said. "He is not here; he has other things to face before he can go home. When you walk through this portal, you will be back in New Pork City, with a magnificent egg to show Frank as proof of your tale. He will reward you.

You have learned of Cupig's fears, but only I can see his whole nature. You and your friends will share in understanding parts of it. If you come to understand it all between you, I will invite you to see Cupig's future."

With that, she disappeared. Palimpsest went through the portal, shaking with relief.

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Episode 24: Palimpsest was suddenly back on Pork Avenue. Before them was a magnificent egg, as the Dreamer had promised. Close by was Frank. Palimpsest tried to speak, but no words came out. Frank could not bear to look into the egg, but seemed relieved that it had been brought to him.

"You can keep the egg," he said. "You have already seen what is in it, so you alone have nothing to fear from it. You cannot be expected to go back into the portal; I will see if anyone else dares to go. You have earned your reward. Here are some coins - now come with me."

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Episode 25: Frank drove Palimpsest into the countryside, where he presented Palimpsest with a truly remarkable house. From the outside it looked like an open book, but inside it was just like the story it told, of an old mansion full of wonderful things. Palimpsest kept going inside and out again, trying to work out how this could be, but finally gave up and decided to enjoy it, even if the secret enchantment could not be discovered. Frank went back to New Pork City to carry on waiting for his nephew to be found.