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    Tommy
    Tommy
    Tommy
    Ebook31 pages24 minutes

    Tommy

    By Howard Mesick

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    Emeline fears that she may have to give up Tommy, her highly unusual pet. But what will she do without him? (A science fiction short story)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherScofflaw Publishing
    Release dateApr 4, 2022
    ISBN9798201952136
    Tommy
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    Howard Mesick

    Howard Mesick is a graduate of Drexel University and a longtime science fiction fan. He lives with his family in Hartly, Delaware.

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