A.N.S.I.R.: Tethered Children Series, #1

By J. L. Summerset

Ask the right Questions; Get the right ANSIR...

 

The Anomalous Natural and Supernatural Institute of Research is hiring. Enter their halls, examine the company manual closely, and learn the tools of the trade. Study the records and stories of those trying to escape (or learning to live with) the things that live in the margins.

 

There's a position waiting--ask inside, if interested.

 

Book One of the Tethered Children series

• Language: English
• Publisher: American Bittersweet Tea
• Release date: Jan 31, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201057862

J. L. Summerset

J. L. Summerset is an American writer and artist that likes horror, bad sci-fi, myth-touched fantasy, and horrible entities buried beneath the earth. They write bad things very well and good things passably, (take this as you will). J makes their home in Fayetteville NC, and spends their time dreaming up impossible situations and how they think they’ll survive them. Occasionally, they consume vast quantities of rum and will watch any monster movie they can get their hands on. Find them at American Bittersweet Tea on Facebook, or @JL_Summerset on Twitter.

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