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Don't - a Geckos, Automata side story - is out now

If you're intrigued by Julian's character, you'll learn a lot about his history in this short story. It's available on kindle for $3.49!

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Cal

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Published on February 20, 2025 13:08

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	The Elephants Always Come Back 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Geckos, Automata by MCalhen (Goodreads Author), Cove Antonelli it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Erecting his Tent by MCalhen (Goodreads Author), Diana A.M. Neyteraud Neyteraud (Illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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