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    Unexpected Diversions, Sample Edition
    Unexpected Diversions, Sample Edition
    Unexpected Diversions, Sample Edition
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    Unexpected Diversions, Sample Edition

    By Royce Day

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    Betrayed an enslaved, the ancient elf called Tez finds himself bought by Maria the Beast-Kin. While trying to discover his eventual fate, Tez finds himself drawn to the mystery of this wizard's familiar turned landed lady. What does she want with him and why does she act far younger than she appears?

    This story contains the complete first tale from Royce Day's Unexpected Diversions anthology.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRoyce Day
    Release dateFeb 12, 2011
    ISBN9781458164759
    Unexpected Diversions, Sample Edition
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    Royce Day

    A lover of fantasy and science fiction works since his childhood, Royce Day is now a forty-something creator, using the power of the Internet to tell his tales.

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