A Cockroach in Brooklyn - A Darkly Amusing Short Story
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  • Parts 8
  • Time 48m
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Complete, First published Dec 24, 2018
Mature
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"Feature of the Week" Jan 2019, Wattpad Reviewer @Andyjo1

A unique, light-hearted, non-teen story by a British writer with a dark sense of humor. Stuck in a funk after being dumped, a 30 year-old woman gains a surprising new friend and roommate with strange and macabre consequences. The first in a collection of funny short stories.
Wattpad Reviews:
"It is raw and honest and witty and humanly dark." @MoranaGlinka 
"...narrator's voice is absolutely stunning and alive." @Andyjo1
"...absolutely remarkable..." "...a very engaging, entertaining read" @socasm
"I enjoyed reading your work, it was a delight." @NeonSunset
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Sometimes, the one you have in your heart is not the one you have in your arms. --- "I love this book, it's perfect. I finished it in one sitting, I found it that good. One of the best and most beautifully crafted books I've ever read on Wattpad." - @LostForever011 "I usually don't read books with little details in the description, but this one intrigued me in ways I can't understand, and I absolutely loved it." - @Blu_Storm_Lyla "Ahh, it's intriguing! It's the first chapter and I'm already hooked." - @deedert "I loved this book so much. Every chapter had so much detailing. It had the audience twisting with emotions. I'm just so glad I took my time to read this amazing piece of work." - @HopeWorldJ "You twist words around your literary finger (pardon my odd metaphor) with such ease that it startles me pleasantly... consider myself swept off my feet!" - @DocendoDiscimus "Unbelievable how many times I've read this, and each time I fall in love with story even more." - @AhoneyQ "I love the humour in your stories, as always refreshing!" - @Olga_GOA |completed ❅ cover by @splendiferously ❅ all rights reserved|

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