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Who writes this stuff? This page and the works contained herein are copyrighted to the authors. Steve and Alice write The DarkSide and are owners of this page. Alice alone wrote On Gossamer Wings. Alice and a friend, Joel, worked jointly on Gossamer: An Online Serial. Reproduction of any content is forbidden without permission.

The stories presented on this page have to be real, right? No. The events depicted in these works are completely fictional. Any similarity to an actual person or event is coincidental. If you read any of our stories and still believe they're real, seek professional help.

What kind of people read Gossamer? All kinds, hopefully, as long as they are over 18. These stories are intended for adults. Minors should obtain parental permission before reading this material.

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Can I just save the artwork here? All artwork featured on this site is copyrighted to its respective artist. We have been granted permission to feature each piece of artwork. Any copying of this artwork is prohibited without the artist's express consent.

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I want to talk to the amazingly talented authors. How can I? Any questions or requests for permission to reproduce the material herein should be in the form of email directed to the authors.

Do the authors bite? No, at least not with their teeth. According to some, they bite big time. But don't be afraid to ask for help anyway.

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