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17.4: The Gun on the Mantel is Actually a Fish

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Red Herrings - Where Was I Misled?

Red herrings are tricks used to trick the audience into believing something that isn't there. Fishmarket is a good example of how red herrings can work well. The sixth sense, where you see dead people but they're actually alive and interacting with the world was also an effective Red Herring.

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