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Larceny and the Instrument

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Jacob is haunted. Not by the dead, but by an idea. An innovation offers him a glimpse at redemption through an unexpected medium. 

Meanwhile, Detective Arthur McDaid is on the trail of a break in.  

This is a near-future science fiction, and my first whole story on Wattpad. I hope it enjoys readers and I welcome feedback. Please let me know if you have any thoughts or criticisms which can help me to understand the experience of the readers and hone future pieces based on inputs.All Rights Reserved

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