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    The Appointment
    The Appointment
    The Appointment
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    The Appointment

    By S.E. Brunson

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    Two women, powerful creatures in ages past, make their way to a nightclub for a risky appointment.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherS.E. Brunson
    Release dateSep 14, 2023
    ISBN9798223893912
    The Appointment
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    S.E. Brunson

    S.E. Brunson writes short stories and novels in a wide variety of genres and styles, ranging from academic translations of medieval manuscripts to urban fantasy novels to a gruesome choose-your-own-adventure story for adults. She has worked as a technical writer, editor, and tutor for the past twenty years with a wide variety of interests and professional experiences. She lives near Boston with her spouse and two cats, and in her downtime she draws, repurposes ancient legal codes, does her best with Middle English and Latin and Anglo-Norman French, and plays the bass recorder.S.E. Brunson writes short stories and novels in a wide variety of genres and styles, ranging from academic translations of medieval manuscripts to urban fantasy novels to a gruesome choose-your-own-adventure story for adults. She has worked as a technical writer, editor, and tutor for the past twenty years with a wide variety of interests and professional experiences. She lives near Boston with her spouse and two cats, and in her downtime she draws, repurposes ancient legal codes, does her best with Middle English and Latin and Anglo-Norman French, and plays the bass recorder.

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      The Appointment - S.E. Brunson

      The Appointment

      S.E. Brunson

      Published by S.E. Brunson, 2023.

      This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

      THE APPOINTMENT

      First edition. September 14, 2023.

      Copyright © 2023 S.E. Brunson.

      ISBN: 979-8223893912

      Written by S.E. Brunson.

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

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      The Appointment

      Also By S.E. Brunson

      About the Author

      The Appointment

      Y ou're a fool to think that this creature is the one from the legends, the woman in red muttered, clutching her scarlet raincoat about her. Beside her, the woman in a black cloak said nothing, focusing only on walking down the block towards their destination, a club called 'Plaisir'. It was a cold March night in Paris,

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