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Maddy Zauss

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Maddy writes from the bottom of an abandoned well she tragically fell down 10 years ago. She hopes you enjoy her words, and asks that someone please send help. It’s dark and the rats are turning on her!

January 22, 2019

The Encyclopedia of Stepdads

by Maddy Zauss

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