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    The Garden and Other Stories
    The Garden and Other Stories
    The Garden and Other Stories
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    The Garden and Other Stories

    By Alledria Hurt

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    The Garden and Other Stories is a small collection of short stories featuring a short called "The Garden" in which a merchant gets more than they bargained for when they enter a long closed off garden.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAlledria Hurt
    Release dateOct 27, 2021
    ISBN9781005695293
    The Garden and Other Stories
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    Alledria Hurt

    Born in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, Alledria Hurt has traveled Europe and the United States. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and her Master of Arts in Liberal and Professional Studies degree from Armstrong Atlantic State University. When she’s not writing, she prefers video games, reading, and long walks with her dog, Xerxes. She currently lives in Savannah, GA with her family.

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