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Silent Preservation: A Chilling Tale of Beauty, Obsession, and Secrets

Silent Preservation: A Chilling Tale of Beauty, Obsession, and Secrets

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Jim LaFleur
Oct 16, 2024
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Silent Preservation by Jim LaFleur is a haunting and atmospheric tale set in the dimly lit recesses of Emory Burke’s taxidermy shop—a space where time stands still and beauty is captured, preserved, and bound in ways nature never intended. Emory, a solitary figure in his late forties, thrives in isolation, meticulously tending to his lifeless creations.…

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