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Ripping Time - A Short and Unbelievable Story - cover

Ripping Time - A Short and Unbelievable Story

John Chapman

Publisher: JayDax

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Summary

An unbelievable short story.If you were struck by lightning and survived unharmed would you voluntarily risk it again? You might if you were on a time travel mission.A short timetravel story.
Available since: 02/20/2021.

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