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Lost and Found
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
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Lost and Found

By M.P. Witwer

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A timely tale of just 2,300 words, “Lost and Found” is the second story in the Short Tales series, an affectionate look at a few of the pitfalls and mishaps faced by a couple navigating a new romance. Jane and Martin both have past histories: love, loss and unforeseen changes, but through everything, they’ve been bolstered by their dog and cat, companions as devoted to each other as they are to their people. The appearance of a vindictive ex serves to catapult the two-legged protagonists into action, spurred on by an unexpected development.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherSelect Stories
Release dateNov 6, 2014
ISBN9781311115263
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M.P. Witwer

M.P. Witwer is a writer, editor, writing website moderator and clay artist. Her work has earned several awards, and her writing has appeared in publications worldwide. While her writing leans toward heartfelt, a penchant for satire and word play emerges in the guise of her alter ego, Maggie Rascal.They both live near Seattle.

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    Lost and Found - M.P. Witwer

    About ‘Lost and Found’

    A timely tale of just 2,300 words, Lost and Found is an affectionate look at a few of the pitfalls and mishaps faced by a couple navigating a new romance. Jane and Martin both have past histories: love, loss and unforeseen changes, but through everything, they’ve been bolstered by their dog and cat, companions as devoted to each other as they are to their people. The appearance of a vindictive ex serves to catapult the two-legged protagonists into action, spurred on by an unexpected development.

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    Lost and Found

    A Short Tale of Dogged Determination

    By M.P. Witwer

    Electronic Edition

    Published by Select Stories

    © 2014 by M.P. Witwer • All rights reserved

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