The Cyber Consulting Room Podcast and Meetup Network is your gateway to a world of knowledge and collaboration in the ever-evolving realm of cyber security and consulting. Our podcast, hosted by Gordon Draper, brings you in-depth interviews with industry leaders, experts, and trailblazers, offering invaluable insights, strategies, and experiences. From award-winning professionals to those paving the way for diversity in the field, we delve into the most pressing issues and emerging trends. B ...
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Episode 12: How Secure Is Your Digital Life? The Alarming Reality of Tech Trust Issues
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Can we ever truly trust the technology that runs our lives? Think about it: every time we use a phone, share a photo, or shop online, we’re putting a lot of trust in these digital systems. But how safe are they? In this episode of the Cyber Consulting Room podcast, host Gordon Draper continues his conversation with Helen Patton, a distinguished cyb…
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Episode 11: Cultivating a People-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity with Helen Patton
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Did you know that your organization's security culture could be its strongest defense—or its weakest link? In today's digital landscape, where cyber threats lurk around every corner, relying solely on technological safeguards isn't enough. Building a resilient security culture within your organization is paramount. This episode of The Cyber Consult…
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"An Appetite for Steam" by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #11
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"An Appetite for Steam" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In the story, our intrepid P. I. finds himself up against a novel threat aboard a North Yorkshire steam train.By HorrorBabble
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From our ARTIFACTS OF HORROR: VOLUME 2 series, 2024. Previously unpublished, "The Man Who Made Faces" tells the curious tale of a man haunted by a past mistake.By HorrorBabble
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Cyber Consulting Room - Episode 10 Akshaye Kalkura - Consulting Around The World
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In this episode of the Cyber Consulting Room podcast, host Gordon Draper interviews Akshaye Kalkura, a cybersecurity leader from Consulting Firm Razilio with extensive experience in the field. Akshaye discusses his journey into cybersecurity, his education and certifications, and the challenges of hiring the right consultants. He also shares his ex…
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"The Puppeteer of Prague" is a short story by the British author, Paul Draper. The story appeared in Draper's 2020 collection, Black Gate Tales. In the author's own words: "On the eve of the Sudetenland annexation, a depressed Czech bureaucrat uncovers the rumour of a murderous mannequin dispatching traitors in the city."…
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CROSSED WIRES / A Strange Radio Broadcast from 1978
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In the latest episode of THE UNTOLD MYSTERIES PODCAST, the show's host, Dan Rogers, shares the strange story of a 1978 radio broadcast, concerning a series of calls the station received from a man who claimed to be under the watchful eye of a mysterious sea creature. Performers: Erik Peabody as "Dan Rogers" Ian Gordon as "John Price" Tony Walker as…
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”The Translucents” by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #10
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"The Translucents" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In the story, the P. I. visits the coastal town of Southport, in order to investigate the alleged presence of doppelgangers in a vast antiques centre.By HorrorBabble
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"Porcelain Blood" is a 2024 Cthulhu Mythos story by the British writer, Tamlan Dipper. The tale, which takes place in China in 1928, tells of a British Shanghai Municipal Police constable, who finds himself drawn into a strange investigation, involving of a room with no doors, a theft with no object, and a criminal who has committed no legislated c…
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Cyber Consulting Room - Episode 9 - David Jorm
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In this episode of the Cyber Consulting Room podcast, host Gordon Draper interviews cybersecurity veteran David Jorm. David Jorm discusses his journey into cybersecurity, his experience in the industry, and his passion for nurturing new talent. He shares stories from his consulting career, including pen testing a plane and working on what may have …
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"The Lighthouse" is a 2023 Cthulhu Mythos story by the American author, Aaron Vlek. As summarised by the author: "A psychotherapist with a specialty in Dream Swimming sets out to discover if any of the troubling rumors about the old lighthouse, hastily repurposed as a psychiatric facility/research center, are true."…
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From our HORROR AT THE POLES series, 2023. "The water between the lighthouse and the island started to freeze, and the lone watchman looked on in horror.”By HorrorBabble
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Cyber Consulting Room - Episode 8 - Mark Nicholls
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Mark Nicholls, CEO of Information Professionals Group, shares his insights and advice on cybersecurity and information security. He emphasizes the importance of learning from mistakes and taking an iterative approach to career development. Nicholls also highlights the significance of threat and risk assessments in cybersecurity decision-making. He …
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Cyber Consulting Room - Episode 7 - Prashant Mahajan, Amy Nightingale, John Gerardos
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Welcome to the Cyber Consulting Room podcast, where host Gordon Draper leads engaging discussions with cybersecurity experts Prashant Mahajan, Amy Nightingale, and John Gerardos. In this episode, the panel delves into the ethical considerations guiding cybersecurity consultants, the essential skills and attributes sought in hiring processes, and th…
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Cyber Consulting Room - Episode 6 - Prashant Mahajan, Amy Nightingale, John Gerardos
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In this episode of the Cyber Consulting Room podcast, host Gordon Draper introduces a panel discussion featuring three cybersecurity experts: Prashant Mahajan, Amy Nightingale, and John Gerardos. The panel discusses various topics related to cybersecurity, including the challenges organizations face, the collaboration between different cybersecurit…
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Light Over Winter Hill (12/12) ”January 6th, 1998”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (11/12) ”Return to the Two Lads”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (10/12) ”Missing Time”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (9/12) ”Monochrome Valley”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (8/12) ”The Complex”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (7/12) ”The Phone Calls”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (6/12) ”The Silver Vento”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (5/12) ”December 27th”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (4/12) ”The Dream”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (3/12) ”Boxing Day”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (2/12) ”Christmas Day”
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"The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.By HorrorBabble
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Light Over Winter Hill (1/12) ”Christmas Eve, 1997”
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Subsequent episodes will air daily at 8PM (GMT) through to January 6th. "The Man Who Saw the Light Over Winter Hill" is HorrorBabble's sixth Twelve Days of Christmas Special. A troubled young man, in physical decline, tells of his strange and terrible ordeal following the sighting of an unusual phenomenon over the haunted plateau of Winter Hill.…
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Cyber Consulting Room - Episode 5 - Sid Siddharth
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Welcome to the Cyber Consulting Room Podcast, where we delve into the minds of influential figures shaping the landscape of cybersecurity. In today's episode, we have the privilege of hosting Sid Siddarth, a luminary in the field of information security. Sid's journey is a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit, transitioning from a serial infosec…
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”Pieter Craft—Model Citizen” by Ian Gordon (2023 Recording)
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"Pieter Craft—Model Citizen" is a short story by Ian Gordon. Appearing in Ian's 2018 collection of shorts, TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW OF FEAR, the story tells of an unusual interrogation, involving a man who isn't quite human. *** This is the 2023 re-recording of the story ***By HorrorBabble
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Cyber Consulting Room - Episode 4 - Yianna Paris
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In this riveting episode of The Cyber Consulting Room, host Gordon Draper engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the exceptionally talented Yianna Paris, a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a journey that is as unconventional as it is inspiring. Yianna's entrance into the cybersecurity realm, fueled by her early fascination with br…
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"Awake" is a short story by Ian Gordon. It tells of an individual struggling to make sense of his existence in a world strangely unfamiliar to him. *** This is a 2023 re-edit of the story ***By HorrorBabble
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"The Footage" is a horror short by the British author, J. L. Worrad. In the story, a young man discovers the shocking truth behind bouts of sleepwalking. J. L. Worrad lives in Leicester, England, and is the author of the dark fantasy novels 'The Keep Within' and 'Pennyblade' published by Titan Books". On the web: https://jamesworrad.com…
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”The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice” (4/4) / Van Melsen, Case #9
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"The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. This time, it's 1986, and we're in Cornwall, where our intrepid detective, aided by his new acquaintance, Norman Cane, is investigating the alleged appearance of a legendary cryptid in a remote village.By HorrorBabble
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”The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice” (3/4) / Van Melsen, Case #9
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Episode 4 will follow on November 2nd. "The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. This time, it's 1986, and we're in Cornwall, where our intrepid detective, aided by his new acquaintance, Norman Cane, is investigating the alleged appearance of a legendary cryptid in a remote village.…
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”The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice” (2/4) / Van Melsen, Case #9
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Episode 3 will follow on November 1st. "The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. This time, it's 1986, and we're in Cornwall, where our intrepid detective, aided by his new acquaintance, Norman Cane, is investigating the alleged appearance of a legendary cryptid in a remote village.…
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”The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice” (1/4) / Van Melsen, Case #9
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Episode 2 will follow on October 31st. "The Owlman of Greenhill Coppice" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. This time, it's 1986, and we're in Cornwall, where our intrepid detective, aided by his new acquaintance, Norman Cane, is investigating the alleged appearance of a legendary cryptid in a remote village.…
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Cyber Consulting Room - Episode 3 - Jane Frankland
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Cyber Consulting Room, host Gordon Draper engages in a captivating conversation with the accomplished and visionary Jane Frankland. Jane's journey in the tech and cyber security arena is nothing short of extraordinary. From building a seven-figure global business as a single mother in just two years to becom…
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Cyber Consulting Room - Episode 2 - Ger van Hees
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In this engaging episode of The Cyber Consulting Room, host Gordon Draper engages in a compelling discussion with Ger van Hees, a distinguished Trusted Information Security Advisor and the Managing Director of "Van Hees Consulting." With a career dedicated to guiding organizations on their path to optimizing information security and reducing risk, …
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Cyber Consulting Room - Episode 1 - Edward Farrell
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In this episode of The Cyber Consulting Room, host Gordon Draper dives into a compelling conversation with the Director and Principal Consultant of Mercury Information Security Services, Edward Farrell. Based in the bustling cyber landscape of Sydney, Australia, Edward brings over two decades of expertise to the table. As a trusted figure in the fi…
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”The Parable of the Untimely Ancient” by Taliesin Gore / Cthulhu Lives
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Cthulhu Lives: New Tales of the Mythos Episode 5: "The Parable of the Untimely Ancient" by Taliesin Gore The disturbing account of one suffering from memory loss, whose quest for answers is fraught with frightening obstacles.By HorrorBabble
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”Beyond the Black Stone” by Paul Draper / Cthulhu Lives
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Cthulhu Lives: New Tales of the Mythos Episode 4: "Beyond the Black Stone" by Paul Draper The tale of a dark tourist’s foray into a hidden world of diabolical secrets.By HorrorBabble
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”In the Tomb of the White Baron” by Tamlan Dipper / Cthulhu Lives
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Cthulhu Lives: New Tales of the Mythos Episode 3: "In the Tomb of the White Baron" by Tamlan Dipper Under the cold, indifferent skies of Siberia, a forbidden tomb awaits plunder.By HorrorBabble
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”The Flower Dancer” by Simon Bleaken / Cthulhu Lives
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Cthulhu Lives: New Tales of the Mythos Episode 2: "The Flower Dancer" by Simon Bleaken The story of a troubling encounter with a strange woman and her cohorts, in a crumbling, unfamiliar backwater.By HorrorBabble
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”A Long Weekend at Happy Chambers” by Pete Sillett and Peter Browning / Cthulhu Lives
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Cthulhu Lives: New Tales of the Mythos Episode 1: "A Long Weekend at Happy Chambers" by Pete Sillett and Peter Browning The story of a travel writer and his disastrous attempt to review a dated seaside resort in the south of England.By HorrorBabble
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"The King of Gorse" is a short story by the British author, Paul Draper. The story appeared in Draper's 2020 collection, Black Gate Tales. In the author's own words: “A rural doctor discovers that a small girl under the influence of a mild narcotic has unwittingly invited an ancient evil into the village." Black Gate Tales: https://www.amazon.co.uk…
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”The Wolves of Wombleton” by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #8
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"The Wolves of Wombleton" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In the tale, the intrepid P. I. finds himself drawn into a strange set of circumstances surrounding a wild dog attack in the quiet North Yorkshire village of Wombleton.By HorrorBabble
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"Grandma's Cabinet" is a short story by British writer, Gary Gordon. In the story, set in the winter of 1981, an elderly lady battles with a family heirloom.By HorrorBabble
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"Sat-Nav" is a short story by British author, M. D. Vickers. It tells of the unusual effects of an unusual Global Positioning System.By HorrorBabble
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”The Little Men of County Bravadus” by Ian Gordon / Van Melsen, Case #7
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"The Little Men of County Bravadus" is a Peter Van Melsen story by Ian Gordon. In the tale, the renowned P. I. is summoned to the former mill town of Bolton, where an artefact from the town’s past is causing trouble after dark.By HorrorBabble
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"Snick" is a short story by the British author, Paul Draper. The story was first published in Draper's 2020 collection, Black Gate Tales. As described by the author: “A postgraduate biologist discovers a hidden monstrosity during summer research on the heathland near his family home.” Black Gate Tales: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1999663012…
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