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    At the Pier: A Short Story
    At the Pier: A Short Story
    At the Pier: A Short Story
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    At the Pier: A Short Story

    By E.C. Fisher

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    During a day of grieving for his best friend, James Bennett took a stroll to the pier where they used to hang out. During his time of remembrance, Emily Marshall appeared. She is the little sister of the deceased. They share a moment together at the edge of the pier drinking a beer.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherE.C. Fisher
    Release dateMar 23, 2018
    ISBN9781386286363
    At the Pier: A Short Story
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    E.C. Fisher

    E.C. Fisher is an emerging author who was born in Vandenberg, AFB, California. Currently, he happily writes and resides in Florida. From 2007 to 2011, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Three years ago, he was introduced to the writing world after a bout of inspiration drove him to write his very first story. After sharing his work with several people and receiving favorable feedback, he decided to continue treading on the creative path of storytelling. When he doesn’t have a pen in hand, you can find him at the bowling alley getting strikes or at home reading fantastical books.

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      At the Pier - E.C. Fisher

      At the Pier: A Short Story

      E.C. Fisher

      Published by E.C. Fisher, 2018.

      This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

      AT THE PIER: A SHORT STORY

      First edition. March 23, 2018.

      Copyright © 2018 E.C. Fisher.

      ISBN: 978-1386286363

      Written by E.C. Fisher.

      Also by E.C. Fisher

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