The Chimney Sweeper
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Last published Sun, Jan 11, 2015
Honestly, I'm not too sure where this is going, but the following chapters are going to be mostly fictional and *for the most part* set in the past (hint: time travel???). Mystery, murder, adventure and even romance may very well be prominent settings.
[EDIT:] No way, there are like 3-4 other "The Chimney Sweeper" titled works here. What a bunch of copycats.
[EDIT:2] Made some changes to Prologue (previously Chapter 1). They might seem small at first, but they are quite crucial with the development of the plot in mind.
-Some small but crucial changes to the way Reynolds's experiences in the city are described.
-The first chapter, previously known as "Chapter 1: Cold Pavement", is now simply: "Prologue"
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