/*
Theme Name: The Manifest Tales
Theme URI: https://themanifesttales.com/
Author: The Manifest Tales
Description: A responsive storytelling WordPress theme for manifestation stories, abundance, relationships, career success and life transformation.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
Text Domain: manifest-tales
*/
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