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Episode 281 - Trick-or-Treat Special: Zom100 vs ???
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Treat or Trick (詭扯, Hsu Fu-Hsiang, 2021)
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Tergiversating Pan de Peace
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Trick and Magic
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The Undead King’s Reign of Peace
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The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 2
Kitsu returned an hour later, carrying a fat plant. He spat it at Mitsu’s feet and licked his chops with a grimace. “Now we just need to make…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 6
“Wake up, Mitsu.” Kitsu’s voice cut through the darkness. Sunlight jabbed Mitsu’s eyes, and he groaned. His head ached. “What happened?” he asked. “What does it look like?”…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 5
They traveled until mid-afternoon. Father allowed only a few short rests. By the time the fox brothers saw the village, their excitement had worn off, and exhaustion had…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 4
That evening the fox brothers approached the den of Old Tanuki. Kitsu tottered on his hind legs and fumbled with the small paper lantern they used to light…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 2
Kitsu returned an hour later, carrying a fat plant. He spat it at Mitsu’s feet and licked his chops with a grimace. “Now we just need to make…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 3
Mitsu fidgeted with excitement. Father will finally know that I am as good at tricks and illusions as Kitsu. Once he gives me a chance, he will see…
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The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 4
That evening the fox brothers approached the den of Old Tanuki. Kitsu tottered on his hind legs and fumbled with the small paper lantern they used to light…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 1
To celebrate 10 years of blogging I will post a chapter my novella “The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick” on the first Sunday of each month until…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 3
Mitsu fidgeted with excitement. Father will finally know that I am as good at tricks and illusions as Kitsu. Once he gives me a chance, he will see…
The Fox Brothers and Old Tanuki’s Trick Chapter 7
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Mega Moose #09 — LOVE AND PEACE
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Crusty's armor also looks ridiculous.
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