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    Crushing Mountains and Other Stories

    By Douglas T. Vale

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    About this ebook

    A young woman wakes up with a full-grown beard. Living mountains threaten to crush humanity. A boy contracts a disease that makes him healthier. Don't miss the diverse and gripping speculative tales you'll find in this short-story collection.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDouglas T. Vale
    Release dateAug 8, 2012
    ISBN9781476351544
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    Crushing Mountains and Other Stories
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    Douglas T. Vale

    Douglas T. Vale lives in the northwestern USA.

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