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A short story series that Deamer published under the sub-title of 'A Complete Short Story'.
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A Complete Short Story: The Bride of the Laughing Ghost
The Bride of the Laughing Ghost;
The Bride of the Laughing Ghost
G. K. Townshend
(illustrator),
1931
single work
short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 1 December 1931; (p. 8, 50-51) -
A Complete Short Story: Young Orpheus
Young Orpheus
Unk White
(illustrator),
1931
single work
short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 18 August vol. 7 no. 39 1931; (p. 8, 50-51) -
The Complete Short Story: The Last Child
The Last Child
1926
single work
short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 9 February vol. 2 no. 11 1926; (p. 4, 59) As It Was in the Beginning 1929; (p. 55-59) A young child finds his way back to his village after his mother had hidden him from the tribe's enemies. -
A Complete Short Story: The Viking's Son
The Viking's Son
1925
single work
short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 25 August vol. 1 no. 40 1925; (p. 4, 61) A Viking chief binds his son to the mast to protect him during a battle. The boy is struck on the head and loses consciousness. When he awakes it is to a new world. -
A Complete Short Story: The Green Abyss
The Green Abyss
1925
single work
short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 6 October vol. 1 no. 46 1925; (p. 4, 58) A young village boy, fascinated by the ocean depths, is lured to his death. -
A Complete Short Story: The Tryst
The Tryst
1926
single work
short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 12 January vol. 2 no. 7 1926; (p. 4, 57) A girl sits on the edge of a cliff, waiting for her warrior lover who has promised their hands will touch again before day's end. -
A Complete Short Story: Witchcraft
Witchcraft
1926
single work
short story
— Appears in: The Australian Woman's Mirror , 6 July vol. 2 no. 32 1926; (p. 6, 53) A traveller rides into a forest at sunset, determined to defeat the witch who is supposed to be living there.
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