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    Local Hero at Five: Narcolepsy
    Local Hero at Five: Narcolepsy
    Local Hero at Five: Narcolepsy
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    Local Hero at Five: Narcolepsy

    By Richard Friesen

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    When Narcolepsy local TV Station wasnt to interview Narcolepsy, he agrees. After all, what could go wrong? A supervillain wouldn't endanger the audience. That would be outrageous. Still, it was the ceramic figurines that Narcolepsy had to watch out for.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRichard Friesen
    Release dateJul 4, 2018
    ISBN9781393542292
    Local Hero at Five: Narcolepsy

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      Local Hero at Five - Richard Friesen

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      Local Hero at Five

      Local Hero at Five

      by

      Richard E. Friesen

      Copyright, 2018

      STUNNING WHITE LIGHT stabbed the stage, and the murmuring audience quieted. Backstage, young Low Spark cocked his head, looking up at Narcolepsy. Why are we here again?

      Smiling, Narcolepsy shrugged. They asked. It’s not like people don’t know about me already. Anyone who looks can figure out who I am now. And who knows? Maybe we’ll lure out a villain or two.

      The host, wearing a sharp suit, stepped out on stage and waved to the cheering studio audience.  He looked toward the camera with the red light atop it’s housing. Good afternoon.  This is Lou Conrad coming to you live from KSUP studios. Today on Extra, we have a rare treat. Our very own local superhero is here for an interview!  Please, give a big welcome to Narcolepsy!

      Wearing gray spandex, complete with pull-over mask and a stylized, glittery black N on his chest, Narcolepsy jogged out on stage.  He waved at the audience as

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