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James Cartledge is a writer of speculative fiction, mysteries, science fiction and horror.

A former environmental and business journalist who started his career at the BBC's TV and film magazine Radio Times, in recent years he has been a freelancer, ghostwriter and editor for indie authors.

James is originally from the UK, but now lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children.

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Ghosts in Real Life: Chapter 17

FICTION / SERIALIZED PARANORMAL MYSTERYJacob realizes something about Lenny’s claims that he saw Alfie’s ghost in the hospitalWelcome to Ghosts In Real Life , a strange paranormal mystery serialized into weekly installments. New chapters are released every Thursday . You can find all chapters available so far at the Contents Page >>

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