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January 4, 2017

The Bounty by BlizzardBlitzer

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Sorry it's so long again. Technically in my time zone I missed the deadline by forty minutes. I understand if that disqualifies me. Hoping we were going with PST. Either way, I hope this is enjoyed.

Edit 1/6/17: A hearty thanks to our kindhearted CV for the DD and to everyone who's come along both before and after the award! Your comments, faves, and support mean the world to me. I wasn't able to make a "thank you" note on here any earlier, because the overwhelming joy had my head a bit cloudy. Now that I'm certain that, yes, I am awake and this isn't one of my fictions, I want you all to know you are thanked from the bottom of my heart. Truly, I am honored.

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