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    Off the Rails
    Off the Rails
    Off the Rails
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    Off the Rails

    By William Rayst

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    Gerald had worked hard all his life, married his high school sweetheart, Annie and learned a trade in New York’s auto industry. But life never got easier for either of them. Desperate for a change, Gerald made a decision that sent him down a harrowing path, and off the rails.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWilliam Rayst
    Release dateJan 1, 2014
    ISBN9781311188762
    Off the Rails
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    William Rayst

    William Rayst is a Columbus, Ohio writer who creates poetry, fiction, and practical non-fiction. He is an active member of the Columbus writing group, Creative Minds Collective, and transforms himself into a writing juggernaut each November for NaNoWriMo. His work appears on Smashwords and Amazon.com. William Rayst www.williamrayst.com williamrayst@gmail.com

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