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Infection: Drabbles 1 (Legends of Night)

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The undead are among us. You think you know the signs: the vacant stare, the insatiable hunger for brains. But what happens when the shambling hordes develop… unexpected habits? In “Infection,” authors from across the globe unleash their wildest visions of the zombie apocalypse in just 100 words per terrifying tale. Prepare for a fresh wave of fear, where the groaning might just be coming from the buffet line in Vegas.

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Braddock’s Defeat: The Battle of the Monongahela and the Road to Revolution

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On July 9, 1755, British regulars attacked. American colonial troops attacked too. They were under General Edward Braddock. He was commander in chief. He led the British Army in North America. French and Native American forces attacked them. This was shortly after crossing the Monongahela River. They were going to besiege Fort Duquesne. It was in the Ohio Valley. It was near present-day Pittsburgh. The long line of red-coated troops struggled. They could not maintain cohesion. They could not maintain discipline. Indian warriors quickly outflanked them. The warriors used the dense cover of the woods. They did so with masterful and lethal effect.

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I Won’t Be Your ESCAPE GOAT: David Carroll’s HO MADE Social Media Blunders

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David Carroll, an avid social-media user and self-proclaimed fan, has developed a peculiar fascination. He has spent countless hours gleefully collecting misspellings, misinterpretations, and other online mishaps. These social media blunders, in all their glorious absurdity, have become a staple of his work. He shares them in his blogs, showcases them in his newspaper columns, and generally revels in the sheer comedic gold that the digital world provides.