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    Shakuhachi
    Shakuhachi
    Shakuhachi
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    Shakuhachi

    By Jessica Mulholland

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    "Shakuhachi" is a short yet gripping story about a young man whose dreary, predictable life is permanently altered after he comes into possession of a magical flute. When he learns about the flute's fantastical powers, he sets off on a journey that will change both him and the world forever.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJessica Mulholland
    Release dateNov 23, 2014
    ISBN9781311094100
    Shakuhachi
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    Jessica Mulholland

    Jessica Mulholland is an independent writer whose most recent collaborative transmedia project, When Stick Men Dance, is currently available for viewing online. Jessica enjoys playing tabletop games with her family and spending time with her animals. She resides in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and would never dream of turning down a good cup of coffee.

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