Not a Monster of a Chance

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Not a Monster of a Chance is a short story set in Scumble River, once again featuring Skye Denison. It is set during her summer vacation where she has taken a job as a lifeguard to supplement her income and a drowning victim disappears. What happened to the woman? Is she a victim of the Scumble River Monster?

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Originally published June 2001 from the anthology "...And the Dying is Easy"

Setting
2010s
Audience
adult

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