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    The Adversary
    The Adversary
    The Adversary
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    The Adversary

    By Hamzah Sarwar

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    The curse of the 'evil eye' is believed by most cultures to be cast by an envious glare from someone who wishes to inflict misfortune. The insidious influence of such black magic can often derail even the most ardent of believers. But does the evil eye really exist?

    The Adversary is a chilling short tale of a man's encounters with a mysterious demon and attempts to rid himself of a wretched curse. Why has the creature appeared? And is the evil eye to blame for those awful nightmares? A descent into anarchy ensues as the past returns to haunt and teach one final lesson.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHamzah Sarwar
    Release dateApr 24, 2016
    ISBN9781311424792
    The Adversary
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    Hamzah Sarwar

    Residing in the leafy suburbs of London, Hamzah Sarwar is battling demons in the corporate world by day and unleashing his creative inspiration by night. A film critic and budding author with a passion for the dark heart of cinema and literature has appeared in various websites and magazines. The Adversary is his debut short story crafted to unsettle and provoke thought.

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