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The Chimera
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tetradymite
Complete, First published Nov 20, 2020
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A (mostly) cozy fantasy in which the rule of three is misused, the slow burn is glacial, and the cast of characters is twice as large as it needs to be. Also, there are monsters now. 

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In a city unknowingly on the edge of chaos, seven strange items are left by an elusive beast known as the chimera. As the recipients struggle to understand their gifts, they must also contend with the unpredictable visits of Jasper, who keeps dropping unexpectedly into their world.   

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Now featuring 55% more plot than originally intended.
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