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    Island Paradise
    Island Paradise
    Island Paradise
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    Island Paradise

    By Salubrious Farlight

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    An old pirate, awakened once again to fulfill his obligations. A flood of giant spiders, washing across the island. John and Julia only wanted to relax, to take a break from their official duties. This wasn't the sort of vacation they had in mind.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSalubrious Farlight
    Release dateNov 1, 2012
    ISBN9781301937721
    Island Paradise
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    Salubrious Farlight

    Salubrious Farlight hails from a distant star system. A traveler of the galaxy, he's collected many stories, and is now here to share them with planet Earth.

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      Island Paradise - Salubrious Farlight

      Island Paradise

      Salubrious Farlight

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      Copyright 2012 Salubrious Farlight

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      The pirate dangled from the ledge by a length of vine. The flowers sprouting from the green rope tickled his nose. Pollen was not his friend. It wasn't before, and it still wasn't now. One hand swung languidly out over the air, while the other held firm to the spindly green. He was not concerned. He glanced at his boots, annoyed to see them scuffed with dirt. He shook his head, glanced at the placement of the sun, then released the vine.

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      The sun floated overhead in an ocean of blue. The breeze, fresh with sea air, caught the edges of the blanket, flipping them up playfully. A man, dressed in finery, sat on

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