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An asteroid nears Earth, but strange anomalies hint at a mystery far beyond mere impact.
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Late one night, Liz and Amy return home, only to face a life-or-death decision.
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Dimensional War
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A story of World War 2 soldiers battling beings from another reality.
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Lane 96
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A short story about a mysterious highway in the middle of nowhere.
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A Fisherman's Tale
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A short story of a little girl who almost drowns in a lake.
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