Drabble Series: 'An Execrable Business' (60 Part 1/60 + Epilogue)

I decided to go long with this one, and this first part is 900 words. I'll post the second part later today. And then there is a three part epilogue. Many thanks, as always, to hereswith for beta reading, editing, and really great suggestions.

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And the first part of...

60. ( Rebirth )

Drabble Series: 'An Execrable Business' (60 Part 2/60 + Epilogue)

Here's the last of Part 60, 975 words, with profuse thanks to herewith for the helpful beta read. Epilogues coming over the next three days, and if anyone has a request for a deleted scene I shall be happy to oblige, just let me know in comments.

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The first part was posted here, earlier today, and the second part is under the cut...

60. ( Rebirth (continued and concluded) )