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Hardihood Books
Hardihood Books
If You Can Keep It
Novellas and Serialized Novels

If You Can Keep It

A Short Fantasy Novel

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Ben Connelly
Jul 19, 2024
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Make sure you’ve read Chapters I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, and XX.


Epilogue

It all happened very quickly.

The jury deliberation took less than an hour. When the twelve returned to their seats, Catus steeled himself. He wasn’t afraid to die, but he wanted to be ready when they handed down the sentence.

The judge asked the jury foreperson what verdict they returned. Catus pursed his lips and stared straight ahead.

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