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    Orphans and other writings

    By Aaron Dick

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    About this ebook

    From the deceptive warmth of a summertime suburb, through to the unnerving conversations that occur in the dark of night; with both the violence and calm that are enveloped by the chill of fog, this collection of four fantastical short stories and four poems by New Zealand author Aaron Dick will keep your heart racing.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAaron Dick
    Release dateMay 18, 2015
    ISBN9781513071213
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