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The The Piano Room
The The Piano Room
The The Piano Room
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Sandor Esterhazy is descended from a long line of talented pianists, but has no desire to play. So, one snowy afternoon, he promises his soul to the devil in exchange for a life of his own choosing. Afterwards, he laughs it off as a joke, but that night the devil arrives dragging someone or something with him.Uncertain what to do with the bewildered creature, Sandor locks it in the basement, allowing it out only once a night to visit the piano room the creature, who he names Ferdi, is desperate to play. Sandor slips easily into his new role of captor, but as Ferdi learns what it is to be human, tensions between the two escalate, and Ferdi escapes into the world...
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Release dateSep 30, 2021
ISBN9781912054930
The The Piano Room
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Clio Velentza

Clio Velentza was born in Greece, where she still resides. She has published a number of short stories both in Greek and English in various literary journals and anthologies, including Popshot Quarterly, Best Microfiction 2020, and Ellipsis Zine. She also won awards for her short stories, including Best Microfiction 2020.

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