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    A Portrait of Tragedy (Chapter 3)
    A Portrait of Tragedy (Chapter 3)
    A Portrait of Tragedy (Chapter 3)
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    A Portrait of Tragedy (Chapter 3)

    By J Niessen

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    Lace is an emergency responder to a world periled by tribulations, and understands the harsh situation he’ll be transported into when leaving his future era of New Millennium. An approaching monster, mechanical in design, is the cause of horrendous earthquakes in a major downtown metropolis. The violent tremors Lace runs from are a mere glimpse into this creation’s full destructive capabilities.

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    PublisherJ Niessen
    Release dateDec 1, 2013
    ISBN9781310909016
    A Portrait of Tragedy (Chapter 3)
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    J Niessen

    I give credit to the leadership of two great gentlemen. It’s through the teachings and inspiration of Billy D. Edson, that this vast project involving these short stories came forth.In addition I wish to thank Pastor Matt Sparks for his generous encouragement and support.The stories offered here at no cost were written while I attended a small-group creative writing class, as a student and instructor, held at Highpoint Church, of Tierrasanta, CA from winter 2009-present.After spending countless hours working on the rough drafts, storyline, the design of these episodes, and their cover art, I can take in a relaxing deep breath of refreshing air, slowly exhale, and confidently state that these stories are presentable.I give thanks once again to these two great mentors, for taking the time to go over these manuscripts, and for adding their helpful insight and suggestions. I greatly appreciate the hard work and the dedication you each have interjected in the midst of this endeavor. I will always value, and hope to exercise, the numerous lessons you have taught me.--J. Niessen

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      A Portrait of Tragedy (Chapter 3) - J Niessen

      A PORTRAIT OF TRAGEDY

      Chapter 3: Shades of Tainted Glory

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      J. Niessen

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      A Portrait of Tragedy

      Copyright 2013 by J. Niessen

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