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Once upon a time, Peter Parker, a brilliant and ambitious young man, decided to invest in GameStop (GME) stock. He had heard about the stock from a friend, who had told him about the potential for a "short squeeze" and the chance to make a quick profit.

Excited by the prospect of easy money, Peter invested a large portion of his savings into GME stock. He watched as the stock price soared and he felt a sense of triumph and validation for his decision. He boasted to his friends and family about his savvy investment and how much money he was going to make.

However, as time passed, the stock's price started to drop, and drop, and drop. Peter watched in disbelief as his investment lost value day after day. He tried to hold on, convinced that the stock would eventually bounce back and he would make a profit. But the price kept going down, and down, and down.

Feeling worried, Peter decided to talk to his aunt May, who had always been a wise and thoughtful financial advisor to him. She listened carefully to Peter's story, and then she gave him a stern lecture.

"Peter, I'm disappointed in you. You know better than to invest in something just because a friend told you to, or because it seems like a quick way to make money. You should always do your own research and analysis before making any investment decisions. And you should never invest more than you can afford to lose."

Peter felt ashamed, he knew his aunt May was right. He realized that he had been caught up in the hype and had not done his due diligence before investing. He realized the importance of being responsible and not taking unnecessary risks with his finances.

Feeling dejected, Peter decided to cut his losses and sell his GME stock. He knew it would not be easy, but he had learned a valuable lesson and decided to be more careful in the future. He promised to himself to always think twice before making any investment decisions.