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Sam Walker and the Grim Reaper Services (ONC 2021)

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Reads 1,017
Votes 203
Parts 18
Time 2h 56m

Sam was having a bad day when he got the letter from the IRS. You'd think his day would get better after realizing it wasn't from the IRS, but you'd be wrong.

***

Sam Walker considers his biggest problems in life as his coursework for his engineering major and his lazy roommate Jake. But when Sam receives a letter from the Grim Reaper Services, Jake winds up dead, and the Grim Reaper himself tells Sam he's not supposed to be alive, his problems get bigger.

In order to prevent his life from being terminated, Sam must take on a job from the Grim Reaper to catch a notorious serial killer before October 31. With the help of Death's sister and Sam's other two roommates, he must face dangers and watch his back if he's to stay alive. 

Or the serial killer might just get another victim.

Entry for the Open Novella Contest 2021 - Prompt #57
Round One Ambassador's Pick
Round Three Shortlist
ONC Honorable Mention in Fun Summer Reads

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