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+---
+name: User Story
+about: A user story template
+title: ''
+labels: ''
+assignees: ''
+
+---
+
+### User Story
+
+As a [type of user], 
+I want [some goal] 
+so that [some reason].
+
+### Acceptance Criteria
+* [Criteria 1]
+* [Optional Criteria 2]
+* [Optional Criteria 3]