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    Zombies Don't Swim
    Zombies Don't Swim
    Zombies Don't Swim
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    Zombies Don't Swim

    By Rusty Fischer

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    Viv wasn't sure about the new zombie pool boy. That is, until he walked out of the shallow end... and straight into her heart!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRusty Fischer
    Release dateJun 1, 2011
    Zombies Don't Swim
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    Rusty Fischer

    Rusty Fischer is a full-time freelance writer, multi-published ghostwriter and the author of dozens of published books across a variety of genres, from nonfiction to fiction, including his popular A Living Dead Love Story series from Medallion Press. Visit him at www.rustyfischer.com to read more!

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      Book preview

      Zombies Don't Swim - Rusty Fischer

      Zombies Don’t Swim:

      A YA Short Story

      By Rusty Fischer, author of Zombies Don’t Cry

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      Zombies Don't Swim

      Rusty Fischer

      Copyright 2012 by Rusty Fischer

      Smashwords Edition

      * * * * *

      This is a work of fiction. All of the names, characters, places and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or, if real, are used fictitiously.

      Cover credit: © Mashe – Fotolia

      * * * * *

      Author’s Note:

      The following is a FREE holiday short story. Any errors, typos, grammar or spelling issues are completely the fault of the zombies. (They’re not very patient with the editorial process!)

      Anyway, I hope you can overlook any minor errors you may find; enjoy!

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      Zombies Don’t Swim:

      A YA Short Story

      Ugghh, says Lavinia, shuddering as if it was 58-Degrees out and not 85.

      She crawls out of the shallow end dramatically, dripping clear water all over our brand new pool deck from her long, volleyball limbs. I hate it when they bump into you, you know? It’s so… creepy. Gawd, why does your Dad insist on hiring those clowns anyway, Viv? It’s so… retro.

      Somebody has to hire them, I point out neutrally, not sharing Lavinia’s massive distaste for the undead. Dad likes to give back to the community, you know? Besides, it’s not like they don’t do a good job.

      Anyone can do a good job, Viv; it’s pool cleaning, not... rocket science.

      She

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