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The Boys : What The Cuckoo keeps

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When the courts ruled in her favor, Aldrich’s father did what any rational man of their species would do. “She can’t have what she can’t find.” Those were the last words Aldrich heard before the hatch sealed and the stars swallowed everything. He was seven years old. Now, Aldrich is here. Stranded on a planet of soft-skinned creatures who cry over fiction, fall in love with strangers, and die from something as trivial as a cold. A world where even the simplest steps of his species’ natural life cycle become nearly impossible. A world called Earth. You can also find this story on Royal Road. For questions or requests, reach out on Discord: abysswa1ker21 I wanted to let you know that I've officially set up a Patreon. If anyone feels like supporting me and the story, you can check it out! Just a heads-up: there won't be any advanced chapters or special perks locked behind a paywall. It is strictly a tip jar for pure donations if you want to support my writing journey. This tier is strictly for pure donations to support my writing. No advanced chapters or bonus perks are included, everything I write is completely free! If you have any questions or you're curious about early drafts, feel free to reach out to me directly on Discord. How to find my Patreon: Go to patreon . com and search for my username: Abysswalker22 Or https://patreon.com/Abysswalker22?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
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