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    The First Hit
    The First Hit
    The First Hit
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    The First Hit

    By Stephen Kirkaldy

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    Fourth Wall violations, mime killing, Goldilocks, drugs, UFOs, failed Super Heroes, Eco Terrorists, theoretical hallucinations, paradoxes, trains and crossbows.
    Something for everyone.
    Fun for the whole family.

    A short story collection.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStephen Kirkaldy
    Release dateApr 30, 2014
    ISBN9781311060303
    The First Hit
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    Stephen Kirkaldy

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