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Dude, Look, a Tree

Story by Francis MaGrainer April 1, 2025

Art by Scott Evans

April Fool’s!

April Fool’s!

April Fool’s!

About the Author

Francis MaGrainer, if they exist at all, is a bipedal writer living amongst trees.

This story appeared in Issue One – BluntLong Quarterly of SmokeLong Quarterly.
SmokeLong Quarterly Issue One – BluntLong Quarterly
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