Rare Days in Lost Valley

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Set against the backdrop of an academic conference, the story unfolds as an underemployed English literature scholar and a computer programmer concoct plans to impress their romantic interests. Their well-intentioned schemes spiral into chaos, involving the whimsical personification of a renowned scholar, the theft of a cigar store Indian, and a bizarre endeavor to enter the university's pit bull mascot into local dogfights. The narrative explores themes of ambition, love, and the unexpected consequences of misguided actions in a vibrant academic setting.