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    The Cane
    The Cane
    The Cane
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    The Cane

    By Ken Bergman

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    This short story drops you off in front of a bank robber and lets you see the consequences that follow from his actions.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKen Bergman
    Release dateAug 5, 2014
    ISBN9781310046070
    The Cane
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    Ken Bergman

    I like to write speculative fiction, since it allows me to explore what lies beyond the fringes of reality. If you happen to read any of my work, please feel free to send me your constructive feedback to ken@boxofhorror.com

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