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The Takeaway
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Emotional short story about a very lonely man, thousands of miles from home.
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Battered Shark
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A struggling single mother upon whom lady luck eventually smiles.
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A Fishy Tale
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Humorous short story.
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FICTION
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Forbidden Fruit pt2
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The next part of my novel in response to demand. Thanks for all the encouragement. Enjoy!
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FICTION
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The Wafters
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The first instalment of a children's fantasy
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Jan 28th, 2003
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NOVEL
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Forbidden Fruit
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The first chapters of a dark novel.What do you think? Want more?
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Jan 27th, 2003
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The Bad Day and the Cigarettes
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A brief glimpse into the mind of a terminally ill family man.
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Jan 27th, 2003
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Feb 7th, 2005
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FICTION
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Would Have Been Nice
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A tragic short story, something for everyone to relate to in some way....
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Jan 17th, 2003
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