Scratch

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Steve Himmer. Scratch

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PRAISE FOR SCRATCH

“Scratch is not only a ripping tale—of dreams and darkness, humans and houses, and the creatures those houses are meant to keep out—but a contemplation of the beautiful dark mysteries of nature. Like a strange old story you overheard when you thought you were alone in the woods, Scratch is beguiling, haunting, and wild.”

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“There are mountain lions around here?” Martin asks.

“Not for a long time. Elmer sees things when he’s drinkin’. Still. You be careful.” Gil lights another cigarette and slurps from the jug. Martin waits for more explanation, but at last the lingering dream in his legs makes him antsy and he says goodbye to Gil before crossing the road toward the woods.

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