Ian King Persuasive Speech

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ORIGINS by Ian King is more than a great story – it is a look at the origins of Halloween that will (or should) make you view this festive holiday somewhat differently – a look that just could cause you to ban this holiday forever!

Exciting on the edge of your seat thriller that will make you think twice at every turn, as ordinary people (people like me and you) find themselves entrenched in the ways of Druids who have an agenda – an agenda of evil – and their focus is YOU!

Below is an excerpt that particularly caught my eye (and one that is safe for all readers). In a word – picturesque. Like the story, it draws and locks you in (holding you captive), just like our innocent, unsuspecting players:

“As they drew closer, they could pick

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