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    Dark Bites(R): Part 2 - Like Cats and Dogs
    Dark Bites(R): Part 2 - Like Cats and Dogs
    Dark Bites(R): Part 2 - Like Cats and Dogs
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    Dark Bites(R): Part 2 - Like Cats and Dogs

    By Robert Ropars

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    Dark Bites(R) is a horror short story collection focusing on the classic creatures we love to fear: zombies, vampires, werewolves, ghosts and more. Adriana is bitten by a jaguar in Guatemala. Returning to Chicago, she faces a renegade werewolf on a rampage. Can she learn the ways of the were-jaguar from a ghost guide before the next full moon? Or will the werewolf rule the Windy City?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRobert Ropars
    Release dateSep 5, 2010
    ISBN9781452368641
    Dark Bites(R): Part 2 - Like Cats and Dogs
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    Robert Ropars

    Just turned 40, living in the Chicago area since 1986 and into writing and photography. I'm a voracious reader and open to most genres. As an author, I've published "Carriage Returns" (poetry from 1988-2008) and "Romantic Confessions" (poetry and haiku 2008-2009). In 2010, I started exploring e-books/e-readers and decided to publish a book in serial format. Dark Bites is a four-part horror e-book series. Four women... four tales of death and spine-tingling horror. Explore new twists on classic horror stories (zombies, werewolves, vampires and ghosts). These are the women of Dark Bites. Order a copy of Dark Bites: Four Tales of Horror now! This collection contains an exclusive bonus short story/sequel to Windy City of the Dead called Dark Bites: Part 5 - As the Crow Flies.

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      Dark Bites(R) - Robert Ropars

      Dark Bites

      Part 2 – Like Cats and Dogs

      by

      Robert Ropars

      SMASHWORDS EDITION

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      PUBLISHED BY:

      Robert Ropars on Smashwords

      Revision: 12/13/10

      Dark Bites, Like Cats and Dogs

      Copyright © 2010 by Robert Ropars

      All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents are either the product of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products referenced in this work of fiction, which have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners.

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      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the author's work.

      * * * * *

      There are a few people I’d like to thank.

      Nikole, for your friendship and help making sense of the horror I’m creating (and finding the goofs that crept in). My family and friends for love and support as I explore my creative endeavors. Most importantly those who inspired my artistic bent and always inspire me: David Lynch, George Romero, Edward Gorey, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Bloch, Stephen King, Richard Matheson, Neil Gaiman, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, and those who may be slipping away from my memory at this point.

      Dark Bites will be published as a series of ebooks focusing on horror standards (zombies, werewolves, vampires, etc.) with strong female lead characters and new twists on the genre and these classic legends while getting back to the basics. Once all of the parts have been published, the collection will be published together in paperback and ebook format.

      Contact the author:

      Email: robropars@gmail.com

      Twitter: http://twitter.com/robertropars

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      Dark Bites

      Part 2 – Like Cats and Dogs

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      Adriana wiped a bead of sweat from her brow upon reaching the summit of the Great Jaguar pyramid in Tikal. Today was her last day in Guatemala before heading home to Chicago, and she wanted to make the most of it. As a senior member of the Field Museum’s marketing department, Adriana had been visiting a local museum to plan an exhibit on Mayan art at the museum.

      Looking out at the world-renowned view, Adriana felt tranquility wash over her. Turning, she explored the square temple that made up the flat top of the pyramid. According to her guidebook, archeologists had found a wooden lintel bearing the dramatic image of a man seated upon a jaguar throne. The image depicted the monument’s builder, the great ruler Jasaw Chan K’awiil I buried far below her.

      Moving to the edge of the pyramid she gazed down to the Great Plaza 150 feet below. It had taken her some time to get to the top, but this view was worth it. She lifted her digital camera and began shooting as she marveled at the stunning sights all

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