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At the Stroke of Midnight

Lanette Curington

Publisher: Silver Heart Books

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Summary

Olivia DeBenning has already had three brushes with death in her life. During a Halloween masquerade party to celebrate saving Greystone Castle, Death visits one last time. Paranormal romance novelette, approx. 10,000 words or 34 pages. 
 
P.E.A.R.L. 2000 Finalist Best Novella/Short Story. 
At the Stroke of Midnight was previously published.
Available since: 03/16/2017.

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