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    Desert Spirits
    Desert Spirits
    Desert Spirits
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    Desert Spirits

    By Michael Petritis

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    In this short story, an urban explorer finds an abandoned prison on a cross-country trip. His curiosity gets the best of him, and he takes it upon himself to uncover the secrets inside.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Petritis
    Release dateJul 25, 2023
    ISBN9798215753941
    Desert Spirits
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    Michael Petritis

    Michael Petritis is an author who focuses on Horror, Fantasy, and Science-Fiction, sometimes blending them together to create as full an experience as he can. He is currently working towards in degree in Creative Writing from Full Sail University. While his passions sit mostly in creating worlds and characters for television shows, he also took courses in and after high school that focused on novels and game writing. Michael is always looking for new inspirations for characters, and has done his best to meet as many people as possible, as to make sure the interactions he writes are as true-to-life as they can be.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-petritis-362879164/

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      Desert Spirits - Michael Petritis

      Desert Spirits

      Published by Michael Petritis on Smashwords

      Copyright 2023 Michael Petritis

      The hum of a car crossed over a sunny desert road. Inside, a young man sat crossed-legged in the driver’s seat, letting cruise control carry him as far as it could. He took a sip of his coffee and glanced down at his phone.

      Forty more miles of peace and quiet, he hummed to himself tiredly. His head rested back, his eyes focused the best they could on the road in front of him.

      Every time he felt his eyes close for too long, he would take a sip of his coffee or smack his hand against the steering wheel a couple times.

      His phone vibrated in his lap. Picking it up, he saw a notification flash over the

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