Work Out
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A man who hopes to put his past behind him is pulled back into the dark life by his old party buddies. They need his help after getting involved with Edmonton's most notorious gang - The Crystal Moths. If he's not careful, he'll slip into his old life and can say goodbye to his future.
Work Out is September's standalone short story that takes place after the #YEGman novel, bringing you into the grungy underbelly of Alberta's capital. There is no justice down here.
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