Thought Provoking Short Stories
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Last published Thu, May 16, 2019
A collection of small short stories which advocate for community involvement, end to suffering and change within society. This novel tackles current tough social, economical and political questions in a fun and community oriented way. Open to idea's for future chapters as this is an on-going process. All Rights Reserved until further notice.
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