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    Bedtime Stories
    Bedtime Stories
    Bedtime Stories
    Ebook22 pages17 minutes

    Bedtime Stories

    By David Kubicek

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    Three fairy tales. In “The Hawk’s Head Tree”, a cobbler sets off on a quest to find prosperity and happiness. In “A Bear Needs a Territory” , a small black bear finds a unique solution to his problem with bullies. And in “The Green Yarn” , a little girl confronts her fear of the unknown.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid Kubicek
    Release dateAug 4, 2018
    ISBN9780463403075
    Bedtime Stories
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    David Kubicek

    David Kubicek writes stories in the genres of--and on topics similar to--his writing mentors Ray Bradbury, Stephen King, and Rod Serling. He has published a novel, a short story collection, and two anthologies, including the critically acclaimed October Dreams: A Harvest of Horror [with Jeff Mason]. His story “Ball of Fire” was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

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