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The World's Shortest Stories

by Steve Moss, John M. Daniel · 1995

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This is a quintessential short story book fo r everyone who thinks they don't have any time to read. Each story is less than 55 words long - ideal for the beach, bus , train, anywhere.

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Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
Mood
thought provokingthought provokingMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adultyoung adult
Length
medium · 224 pages
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