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FICTION
The Miracle of Chyapenkin’s Sword
The marvel was that the lieutenant proved his intelligence, which none in the regiment knew he possessed
September
1
1940
JOE ABRAMS
The Miracle of Chyapenkin’s Sword
JOE ABRAMS
September
1
1940
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FICTION
The Miracle of Chyapenkin’s Sword
The marvel was that the lieutenant proved his intelligence, which none in the regiment knew he possessed
September
1
1940
JOE ABRAMS
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