Man in the Mesa

From the dusty mesa a looming shadow grows.

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There is a man in the mesa that must be captured. There is a Detective who longs to find him, and with him, maybe. Something else too.

Released: Mar 14, 2024

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Luke Anaya

The Detective

Michael Capenos II

The Man in the Mesa

Lorenzo Carbajal

Charles Buckley

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