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    Testing Pressure
    Testing Pressure
    Testing Pressure
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    Testing Pressure

    By Kevin J. Fitzgerald

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    Reminiscent of tales like “The Running Man,” this dystopic look at the future presents a world where testing is not only mandatory—it’s deadly! The first short story Kevin ever wrote and winner of the Young Georgia Authors Writing Exposition. Part of the forthcoming “Breach of Reality: Volume 1” collection. Bonus material included! Read a sample chapter of the newly released “UnAlive” Novel!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKevin J. Fitzgerald
    Release dateMar 13, 2015
    ISBN9781311077158
    Testing Pressure
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    Kevin J. Fitzgerald

    A native of Atlanta, Kevin began acting and singing at an early age with the prestigious “Atlanta Workshop Players.” After winning numerous awards (including the Young Georgia Author's Award) and a full dance scholarship, Kevin eventually transitioned to writing and directing, where he quickly discovered he possessed a knack for story-telling and bringing a vision to life. He has written, produced, and directed dozens of original stage productions – both domestically and abroad – exploring multiple genres, one of which was ultimately released as a radio-play. He is also a prolific songwriter and has recorded original music on a professional level in Nashville, TN. and Dublin, Ireland. He has produced three CD’s. His first novel - "UnAlive" - released in 2015, with the film version currently in development. The novel is the first in an intended trilogy. Kevin has also completed a second trilogy ("Paladin") which will soon be available. A gifted communicator, Kevin has been invited to speak at conferences around the world in Spain, Brazil, Scandinavia, South Africa, Hungary, Ukraine, France, Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, England, and the U.S. Professionally, he is represented by Rebeca Seitz, of Spirit of Naples and Southwest Florida.

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      Testing Pressure - Kevin J. Fitzgerald

      TESTING PRESSURE

      a short story

      by

      Kevin J. Fitzgerald

      Copyright 2015 Kevin John Fitzgerald

      Smashwords Edition

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this ebook. This book remains the copyrighted property of

      the author, and may not be redistributed to others for commercial or non-commercial

      purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own

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      Characters and events in this story are fictional, and any resemblance to actual persons or events is coincidental unless otherwise noted. Cover design by Robert Wilson. See more of his awesome artwork at his website here: https://www.deathisgain.com

      AUTHOR’S NOTE: Testing Pressure is one of the first short stories I ever wrote, for which I won the Young Georgia Authors Writing Exposition (which I forgotten about entirely until quite recently). It’s

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