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Inside Man | ONC2023

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Reads 6,356
Votes 1,194
Parts 23
Time 1h 46m

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SHORTLISTED.
Paul Finn wakes to discover that not only is he feeling horribly sick but, more worryingly, the naked stranger in his bed isn't moving. If only he could remember what happened...
My story for the ONC 2023, a thriller scifi adventure, with a touch of romance. 
(SciFi /Adventure / LGBT) 
A Winner in The Nano Watt 2025 Novella categoryAll Rights Reserved

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Dangerous Love Saga

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Season 2
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Season 3
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