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Born in the past, but only lives in the present. Sometimes false, always personal.
They come in many varieties: Red, Black, Dead, and Caspian to name a few.
I occur twice in eternity. And I'm always within sight.
Small, containing light, You'll need it in the dark, It will provide that spark, and shine into the night. Will light up any pyre, 'Cause it can help make a fire.
What word of five letters has only one left when two letters are removed?
I can be found in water but never wet