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    Perchance to Dream
    Perchance to Dream
    Perchance to Dream
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    Perchance to Dream

    By Michael Danese

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    In this short story, Robert Clapper, a salesman, abruptly wakes from a terrifying recurring nightmare and is comforted by his wife Mary. After breakfast he travels to a business meeting and is surprised to find that he recognizes the people in his meeting from his dream!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Danese
    Release dateMar 18, 2020
    ISBN9780463323861
    Perchance to Dream
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    Michael Danese

    Michael Danese attended The Pennsylvania State University and he is a writer, producer. director, and editor for corporate video programs. He lives near Allentown Pa.

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      Perchance to Dream - Michael Danese

      Perchance to Dream

      By Michael Danese

      Copyright 2020 by Michael Danese

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      The warm early morning light was streaming through a bedroom window. The light streaks danced over a couple, fast asleep. Robert and Mary were peaceful in their slumbers, until Robert began to thrash around.

      Suddenly he sat up, gasping and coughing. He was dripping with sweat and his heart was pounding. A startled Mary jumped up and began to hug him. Are you okay?

      Robert nodded and coughed, then nodded again.

      Did you have the dream again?

      Yes, I’m so sorry that I woke you,

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