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    Nine of the Most Unforgettable Antagonists in Fiction

    "Antagonists come in many forms: human, animal, natural, supernatural, and sometimes imaginary."

    By L.C. Shaw | September 18, 2020

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    The Power of a Small Town Setting for Murder Mysteries

    All small towns are deeply troubled in their own special way.

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