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    Reservoir
    Reservoir
    Reservoir
    Ebook10 pages6 minutes

    Reservoir

    By Tom Mock

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    About this ebook

    This story is now available in Moon Song and Other Stories.

    The final heartfelt, uncertain moments of a modern-day Odyssey to rediscover love or admit its loss from Pushcart Prize nominated author Tom Mock. This short story was first published in Visitant.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTom Mock
    Release dateDec 31, 2023
    ISBN9798223172222
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