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    Symbolic Death
    Symbolic Death
    Symbolic Death
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    Symbolic Death

    By Helen Vivienne Fletcher

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    A woman finds a Death Curse symbol scratched into the soap scum around her sink.
    A young boy watches his family fall apart after the death of his father.
    A butterfly chrysalis hatches, under the watchful eye of a hungry cat, and a teenage grim reaper's job is made harder by the boy who can see her.

    Symbolic Death is a collection of sad, poignant, and darkly funny tales about death. If you like unique points of view, heart breaking moments, and a touch of black humour then you'll love Helen Vivienne Fletcher's new short story collection.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHVF Publishing
    Release dateDec 18, 2017
    ISBN9781386432791
    Symbolic Death
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    Helen Vivienne Fletcher

    Helen Vivienne Fletcher has worked in many jobs, doing everything from theatre stage management to phone counselling. She discovered her passion for writing for young people while working as a youth support worker, and now helps children find their own passion for storytelling through her creative writing business, Brain Bunny Workshops. Helen is the author of three picture books for children, one short story collection, and two young adult novels. She has won and been shortlisted for several writing competitions, including making the shortlist for the 2008 Joy Cowley Award, and in 2015 she was named outstanding new playwright at the Wellington Theatre Awards. Helen’s poetry and short stories have appeared in various online and print publications, and she regularly performs her spoken word pieces around Wellington. Overall, Helen just loves telling stories, and is always excited when people want to hear or read them. You can find Helen at www.helenvfletcher.com or connect with her on Facebook.

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