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Michael Poore
Michael Poore is the editor behind The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2012, a collection that showcases a wide range of engaging and thought-provoking writing. He has a knack for unearthing unique and memorable stories.
Up jumps the devil
Synopsis
Meet John Scratch, the Devil, a wooden entity who cooks gumbo and is adored by cows. He's also the world's first love story and its first broken heart. After his true love, Arden, found Earth too terrifying, John Scratch has been trying to lure her back from Heaven. He believes America is his new Eden, shaping it into his pet nation. One night in the 1960s, he strikes a deal with three musicians, granting them fame and wealth in exchange for their souls, hoping they'll help him elevate America to its peak. However, he soon discovers there's much he still needs to learn about humanity.
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Characters
John ScratchProtagonist
King ArdenSupporting
three down-on-their-luck musiciansSupporting