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Dave Mercel

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in Toronto, Canada

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Horror, Humor and Comedy, Paranormal

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	The Villain Of The Piece 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2016	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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New Short Story! DEMON AFTERNOON

Check out “DEMON AFTERNOON”, irreverent as hell and free. Please comment below if you feel so moved, good or ill.

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A Drop of Corruption (Ana and Din Mysteries, #2)

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