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Welcome! I write dark fiction, my favourite writers include Lovecraft, Stoker, and Tolkien. I invite you to explore my imagination and traverse the path of (possible) publishing. Currently building an anthology to my debut novel, "Shades of Night". Enjoy!

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M.E. Beckley (The Chronicler)
I write dark fiction. Currently building an audience for my debut novel, "Shades of Night". Welcome!

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