Something Strange - A Short Story
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Complete Sun, Dec 29, 201927m
An nameless apprentice takes on the unfinished portrait paintings of his suddenly deceased master in an attempt to secure funds to pursue his true dream: seafaring to the New World. However, while at the infamous and lavish court of Versailles catering to wealthy clients, he comes happens to make the acquaintance of a very intriguing man in both appearance and character; Henri Calais. An old friend of his late master, a peculiar man concealing something strange. Very strange, indeed.
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