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    Nightmare
    Nightmare
    Nightmare
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    Nightmare

    By Ellie Boyselle

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    A young mother wakes in the middle of the night from a nightmare...or into one.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEllie Boyselle
    Release dateJun 30, 2013
    ISBN9781301901203
    Nightmare
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    Ellie Boyselle

    Ellie lives in the suburbs of Detroit with her kids, her pets, and her daydream of a warmer climate. She's only just begun here on Smashwords, so please be patient as she continues to raise her kids, work her day job, and chase her dream at the same time.

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