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“Smoke” first published in the 2002 Washington Square Press edition of Gone Fishin’.

“Crimson Stain” first published in the 2002 Washington Square Press edition of Devil in a Blue Dress.

“Silver Lining” first published in the 2002 Washington Square Press edition of A Red Death.

“Lavender” first published in the 2002 Washington Square Press edition of White Butterfly.

“Gator Green” first published in the 2002 Washington Square Press edition of Black Betty.

“Gray-Eyed Death” first published in the 2002 Washington Square Press edition of A Little Yellow Dog.

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