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“Need a fourth?' he asked, earning himself a set of strangely satisfying startled glances. The only way the moment might have been better would be if El had taught Marty the game. But that had been his grandfather, years and years ago. The white-haired man smiled. 'You know how to play?' 'I’d need a card.' 'Card?' Then understanding dawned on the white-haired man’s face. He shook his head. Again, he looked kind. 'Ah. Of course. Jew Mah Jongg. Entirely different game.' His companions were nodding, too. The guy with the belt buckle said, 'Completely different. Very frustrating. So few ways to win. So many to lose.' Yet again, Marty felt tears well in his eyes. His uncle’s absence seeping in. 'Yep,' he said. 'Sounds like a Jewish game, alright.' ("Shomer")”

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The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Three

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Glen Hirshberg
Glen Hirshberg

Glen Hirshberg is an American author known for his fantasy novels. Born in 1966, he has a lifelong passion for fantasy literature. Hirshberg's works are characterized by rich imagination and profound themes, which have won him a dedicated readership. more

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