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The_Man_In_Black_19

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The_Man_In_Black_19

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-A Tale Of Addiction And Suppression
Inside A Mind That Begins to Break-

Reginald has been living the same day for over the past fifteen years. A heavy night's worth of drinking and a morning's hangover was all he knew...until the voices started. He soon finds that not even drowning the dark thoughts in wine can bring him to stability. Now, Reginald's mind begins to unravel as his dark past and unforeseen future collide...and not without a few bodies in his wake.

DISCLAIMER: This is a first draft. Any mistakes or plotholes that are obvious will be taken care of in the future.All Rights Reserved

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