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    Gothic Monster
    Gothic Monster
    Gothic Monster
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    Gothic Monster

    By Ian Buchanan

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    "Keep moving! If you stop moving, you die." The air conditioning system from hell.

    Humorous short story.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIan Buchanan
    Release dateJul 24, 2009
    ISBN9781452310268
    Gothic Monster
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    Ian Buchanan

    Hi I have been writing still, for those who are still waiting for the next stage of The Jetty Journals. It's coming along, slower than it should, but nearly finished. I'm biased, but I think it will be as exciting as the first book. I work as a technical manager for web projects, and write in bursts when I get some time. Thanks for your feedback, and happy to hear from readers. You can also contact me via the jetty journals website.

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