Harpy Blinks

Thinking Plainly Limited
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On the cusp of adulthood a teenager looks ahead to the life of adventure and discovery he is so certain awaits… but the expectation of greatness is the cruelest trick… and years later, now a middle aged academic, a promotion that should have been cause for celebration pricks his sense of achievement. A chance encounter with a young student releases a darkness that, like his reflection, shows the man behind the persona. Contains explicit language. Not suitable for children.
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Hello, I'm R.G Rankine. I am a self-published indie author based in London, UK. Although I consider myself very much a novice, I am excited to be at the start of my life long journey in writing. I am interested in contemporary fiction and write short stories that have a focus on modern life. I formed Thinking Plainly Limited in January 2012 to self publish ebooks and to be part of the fascinating community of independent writers. With the help of my fellow writers: Rufus Garlic and Alfred Duff, as well as the amazing people I have met in the self publishing world since starting this journey, I am learning and developing with every story. I am on all major social media sites and would love to hear from you, please feel free to connect from any of the links on my websites, www.thinkingplainly.com or www.rgrankine.com.

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Thinking Plainly Limited
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Dec 18, 2016
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79
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