The Residue: A Short Tale of Horror (Free Story Friday, #20)

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The Residue: A Short Tale of Horror (Free Story Friday, #20)

Written by Josh Hilden
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Mindy Jellico never believed in the tales of the supernatural. But one dark and stormy night she is confronted with an ancient horror that will change her life forever ... or end it.

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Pages 21
Language En-US
Publisher Gorillas With Scissors Press
Published November 26, 2012
ISBN 16172729
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Josh Hilden is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Josh Hilden can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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