The Stridin' Lassie
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The truly dedicated deserve to win, deserve to prosper. Deep in the Scottish Highlands, there's a place where they can make a sacrifice to make their dreams come true. Just be careful what you wish for, there's no backsies!
Originally published by Angry Eagle Publishing in the Fearful Indeed Anthology, 2020.
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