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Snowman Shivers: Two Dark Humor Tales About Snowmen - cover

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Snowman Shivers: Two Dark Humor Tales About Snowmen

Mark Leslie

Publisher: Stark Publishing

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Summary

You might never build another snowman again! 
  
If you ever cast an uncomfortable glance over your shoulder when passing the silent snowy sentinels that stand looking at you as you pass on the icy sidewalk, if you've ever questioned what might really happen if the old silk hat placed on Frosty the Snowman's head was truly magic, then these two dark humor snowman tales by Mark Leslie are for you. 
  
This eBook contains two short stories, author's notes about the writing of the stories, a look at anthropomorphic snow sculptures in history and popular culture, as well as the history of this digital chapbook. 
  
Total word count is about 7500 words. The stories themselves can be read on a quick coffee break.
Available since: 08/07/2019.

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