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16-year-old Matthew Costaris has published work in such places as Gothic.net, Writer's Digest, and Open Space: New Canadian Fantastic Fiction. His short story, "The Office" will be published in the charity anthology Tales from the Gorezone, edited by Kealan Patrick Burke. To contact him, email mcostaris@hotmail.com.