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Simon J. Wood lives in a village in the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, England. In addition to writing, he teaches the guitar and enjoys walking in the surrounding countryside, where the scattered villages, rolling hills, local characters and legends provide inspiration for his stories.

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Gooseman’s Choice, part 6 of 6.

I went to the bar. What the hell, it was New Year’s Eve. I’d push the boat out. Well, a little, anyway. A small glass of champagne would be nice. The bar was fuller than usual, but still only about half full. To my amazement, in a corner, there was Snookie with an attractive woman. She was laughing over something he was saying. I got my drink and headed over to their table. “Can I join you?”

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