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Kickin' the Bucket (ONC 2025)

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Reads 66
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Parts 1
Time 10m

Liam Reynolds' best friend Greg passes away, and he misses him dearly. Or he would if Greg left, but unfortunately, Greg has unfinished business and decides to become Liam's ghostly roommate. Greg believes their incomplete bucket list is the reason he can't move on. Thus, he leads Liam and Liam's neighbor, Valerie, on a journey of self-discovery, fun, and possibly love as Liam sets out to do all the things they wanted to do in life.

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This is my entry for the 2025 Open Novella Contest. I am using prompt #8.All Rights Reserved

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