The Figure - A collection by 4D
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Last published Sun, Jan 14, 2024
A collection of short stories with profound questions and even more profound endings.
1 - The figure: A short story about conflict
2 - Black cloak, starry sky: a short story about forgiveness, family, love, and of course, the stars.
3 - And thus, the figure was named Death: A short story on being only human
4 - Unclassified Figure. Pending investigation: A short story about home and duty
5 - The Figure and the Robin: A short story about The figure.
6 - Pert 1. - Steel hearts
6 - Part 2. - Looming shadow. *COMING SOON*
7 - ''Untitled''; A short story about 'the self'
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