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Mike Williams set off on a hunting trip into the swamps of North Florida, where it was thought he met his fate by a group of hungry alligators, except that's not what happened.

And after the uncovering of a secret love triangle, the truth would finally be revealed.

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And welcome to Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, Part 4.

Chapter 7

On my return, I found a following letter from my father.

My dear Victor, you have probably waited impatiently for a letter to fix a date of your return to us.

And I was, at first, tempted to write only a few lines, merely mentioning the day on which I should expect you.

But that would be a cruel kindness, and I dare not do it.

What would be your surprise, my son, when you expected a happy and glad welcome to behold?

On the contrary, tears and wretchedness.

And how, Victor, can I relate our misfortune?

Absence cannot have rendered you callous to our joys and griefs.

And how shall I inflict pain on my long absent son?

I wish to prepare you for the wolfly news, but I know it is impossible.

Even now, your eyes skims over the page to seek the words which are to convey to you the horrible tidings.

William is dead.

That sweet child who smiles delighted and warmed my heart.

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