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    Woman In Red - a short story
    Woman In Red - a short story
    Woman In Red - a short story
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    Woman In Red - a short story

    By Vineet Verma

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    Damsel in distress or conniving temptress?

    Loner Jason Brock can't make up his mind when a gorgeous woman approaches him for help. Soon he's driving her home, but how will the night end?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVineet Verma
    Release dateApr 14, 2023
    ISBN9798215547199
    Woman In Red - a short story

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      Woman In Red - a short story - Vineet Verma

      Woman In Red

      A short story

      Vineet Verma

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      This story is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed are fictitious. Similarities to real people, places, or events are coincidental.

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      Copyright ©️ 2022 Vineet Verma

      Cover Design by Paramita, creativeparamita.com

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      All rights reserved. The distribution of this story without permission is a theft of the author’s intellectual property. If you would like permission to use any material (other than for review purposes), please contact sayhello@vineetvermaauthor.com. Thank you for your support of the author’s rights.

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      1. Jason

      2. Jessica

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