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    Blacker Than Dark and Other Dampening Stories
    Blacker Than Dark and Other Dampening Stories
    Blacker Than Dark and Other Dampening Stories
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    Blacker Than Dark and Other Dampening Stories

    By Anthony Black, Jr

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    It’s Only Wednesday

    Welcome to Maxine Heartlow's world, she is a lady of the evening... I'm sorry I mean "a lady of pleasure" who always gets her pleasure first and isn't afraid to carry out her own form of justice. Come explore your desires in "It's Only Wednesday".

    My Final Breakdown

    Have you ever danced with the Devil in the pale moonlight? No? Well Jeffery has, and he didn't get to lead. Join Jeffery, as he faces his inner guilt with the Devil himself accompanying him with every step of the way. Come join Jeffery in "My Final Breakdown"

    Memories Can Kill

    Meet Bartholomew Saavin, a father and husband he meets up with a stranger who. reminds him of his "colorful" past. Sometimes, your memories and your past need to stay there. Join us and learn how "Memories Can Kill"

    It’s Not So Bad After All

    Have you ever been in a situation where you feel trapped? Alex is a man that finds his escape at the bottom of a liquor bottle. His world is cold and dark after the loss of his mother. after reflecting on himself, he wonders if his life is so bad after all.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAnthony Black, Jr
    Release dateApr 26, 2018
    ISBN9781370223282
    Blacker Than Dark and Other Dampening Stories
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    Anthony Black, Jr

    Hi there, I am a game developer who also likes to write short stories... That I eventually make into either video games and short videos. I'm a gamer and a writer (Redundant I know) who likes all manner of things. Violence, mystery, romance, all kinds. If you have a specific kind of story you would like, let me know and I will hopefully have a story for you.

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      Blacker Than Dark and Other Dampening Stories - Anthony Black, Jr

      Blacker Than Dark and Other Dampening Stories

      Anthony Black

      Copyright 2018 Anthony Black

      First Smashword Edition

      Thank you for downloading this ebook. This book remains the copyrighted property of the author, and may not be redistributed to others for commercial or non-commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy from their favorite authorized retailer. Thank you for your support.

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      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Title Page

      Table of Contents

      Copyright Info

      It's Only Wednesday

      My Final Breakdown

      Memories Can Kill

      It's Not So Bad After All

      About The Author

      It’s Only Wednesday

      I’m sorry for the whole peeping thing, I was just making sure you were ok," he said as his eyes searched me up and down like a fat kid in a candy shop.

      You’re so sweet, sugar, I replied as I leaned forward to show off my assets.

      He got excited and lurched towards me, but he was too slow and fell past me as I stepped to the side. He rolled to his back and before he could move, I seductively placed my foot on his stomach,

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