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A Lesson Before Dying

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Reads 78
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Parts 6
Time 13m

Mature

crime murder mystery thriller

"The video has gone around everywhere. A man. Who knows how old. His experience is obvious. But that is beside the point. He is saving lives. Killing people, yes. But he is saving other people that don't deserve to be hurt." 

This is a book I have recently started writing. There isn't much to it right now but any feedback is very much appreciated! Thanks for reading :) I will do my best to update this at least once a week. Maybe more if I can.All Rights Reserved

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