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Monsters and Mortals- Hunter & Bringer 2-Audiobook

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Monsters and Mortals- Hunter & Bringer 2-Audiobook

Monsters and Mortals- Hunter & Bringer 2-Audiobook

Monsters and Mortals- Hunter & Bringer 2-Audiobook

Monsters and Mortals- Hunter & Bringer 2-Audiobook

Monsters and Mortals- Hunter & Bringer 2-Audiobook

"Monsters and Mortals" epically coming to life through the voices of our talented series narrators!

"Monsters and Mortals" epically coming to life through the voices of our talented series narrators!

"Monsters and Mortals" epically coming to life through the voices of our talented series narrators!

"Monsters and Mortals" epically coming to life through the voices of our talented series narrators!

Morgan Comnick
Morgan Comnick
Morgan Comnick
Morgan Comnick
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Farmington, United States
$643 USD 15 backers
35% of $1,800 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

"A harsh howl brushed past the window and entangled the helicopter in a rumbling sound, the gales buckling our machine.  We were in ancient monstrum territory now."

The world you know is kept safe because there are two organizations that protect us in the shadows: The Hunters, those who eliminate the bloodthirsty monstrum, and The Bringers, who study the monsters for science and in hopes of rehabilitating them.  With these different methods, it is only natural that The Top-Notch Hunter, Valda Hemmingway, and the Golden Boy of The Bringers, Jeremey Darington, would clash.  They were forced to work together on a homicidal threat that is leading innocent mortals to their deaths in the first novel.  

However, sarcastic remarks, steamy situations, and tension rose to a breaking point at the starting book’s end, making the rivals now having to track the monstrum in Europe more stressful for them, but very engaging for you, readers, and listeners! And with this one, you will have backstories galore to add to this sweet, spicy, steamy, crazy, and zany sundae that is witty and amusing banter, fantasy for adults — manga or anime come to life (and the reviews state such too!)

Last year, we launched “The Hunter and The Bringer” audiobook adventure with two fantastic narrators.  And we are NOT stopping now! 

“Monsters and Mortals,” which is over 500 pages, was released three years ago in 2020.  One of the greatest dreams I have had with my career is to turn my works into audiobooks! This will be my fourth time turning one of my works into an auditory adventure and I cannot get enough of the experience! I know you guys will feel the same.

As an author, it is my goal to share the characters and worlds I lovingly created with as many readers as possible.   I know that imagination is a gift and books and stories release us from the struggles that reality brings. Audiobooks reach new audiences, those who are busy (I get that, ha) or prefer to be transported into a new land through verbal storytelling. This will give established fans a fresh, fun perspective on characters and a tale they find comforting and exciting.

And we have the BEST! The legends of love and lust have returned to reprise all the roles they dominated for “The Hunter and The Bringer” audiobook! In the last year through this endeavor and crowdfunding, these two beautiful, hard-working, supportive, charming, and otherwordly talented souls have not only become professionals I can rely on (their resumes are beyond impressive,) but precious friends I cherish.  Their dedication to this series, these characters, and for me shine through.

The Luscious and Loveable Lexi Evans:

And Alluring and Adept Logan Aarne:

Love and Lust: The Duet Narration Team of L & L!

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Best part?  Chapter One of the Audiobook is Already Completed (the link below!)

 

Listen to a Sample of Chapter One of "Monsters and Mortals" Here Below. 

(WARNING: Book is 17+! So there is cursing.  Please be warned!)

REVIEW of CHAPTER #1 SAMPLE: "WRITING: Solid. I like how the relationships are established quickly. Love the interaction. And both (narrators) have distinctive "voices" and I want to learn more about them, clearly and passionately. I can tell they're enjoying this. The actors are superb.  'Monsters and Mortals' (the chapter 1 sample) brings all manner of audio delights. Morgan S. Comnick provides an exciting story that's passionately brought to life by the vocal talents of Lexi Evans and Logan Anare in a top-notch production. "

--Brian K. Morris

Award-winning author/broadcaster

"Santastein," "The Terrors," "The Original Skyman Battles the Master of Steam"

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Over half of the book has already been paid for! I invested the first half of this biggest audiobook project I've done today with my own funds because I BELIEVE in my narrators,  readers, fans, author community, and this world that much. :) Your support is invaluable.
This is at LEAST 22 HOURS of entertainment! 


68% of the book is already paid for (15 HOURS worth,) but we need THE REST! I KNOW we can do this!

Any excess funding will be directly used to continue producing the AUDIOBOOK for "Before and After: The Hunter and The Bringer Fan Book and Short Story Collection," AND the upcoming “Harmony and Strife,” book three, in the series.  

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Everyone who purchases a package will include:

  • Full chapter 1 audio sent to you,
  • Thank you e-mail and video from me (the author,)
  • Name read at the end of the "Monsters and Mortals" Audiobook read by one of our narrators AND printed in my next book.

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ADD-ONS:

You can get the following as Add-Ons:

  • Exclusive series short story- $5,
  • Six main characters bookmark $8 (plus shipping,)
  • Four stickers set $12 (plus shipping,)
  • Ticket to Narrators and Author Live Q and A- $10,
  • Exclusive physical print by Coffee Allen- $15 (plus shipping,)
  • "The Hunter and The Bringer" Audiobook- $20,
  • "Monsters and Mortals," book 2, Audiobook- $35,
  • Handmade banana spirit plush $25 (plus shipping,)
  • Jeremey Darington sunglasses- $40 (plus shipping.)

 

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STRETCH GOALS:

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Reviews for "The Hunter and "The Bringer" Audiobook on Audible and Amazon HERE:

5 out of 5 stars!

"A perfect combination: Monsters, Sass, and Banter. The characters are all so well-written and have distinct personalities. I look forward to learning more about all of them. The narrators performed beautifully. They acted out the reactions and sounds and made it so much fun to listen to!-" J.M.

"Amazing adventure story, characters & Voice actors.  The Hunter and the Bringer is An Amazing adventure story with incredible characters and plot...The writing of Morgan Straughan Comnick is masterful. Major book publishers should be banging on her door and throwing money at her for this series and contracting her for all future writing... Logan Anare knows how to play the conceded and arrogant Jeremey Darington perfectly. Lexi Evans is the kick butt and amazing Val Hemmingway in every way. I love their interaction and how they play off of each other. Their acting is top-notch... I went from not knowing much about The Hunter and the Bringer to becoming an instant fanboy. I was upset with the story ended... It was close to my disappointment when Empire Strikes Back ended in the theaters in 1980, which was a traumatic thing for my young self.  The experience of listening to this audiobook was a complete delight...-" L.L.

"Modern Fantasy.  The authors’ imagination and description of characters and scenarios made it seem like you were in the book. The voice actors were incredible and did an amazing job giving each character their own voice and personality.-" S.W.

"Anime For Your Imagination.  Move over Jim Butcher, Morgan Straughan Comnick is coming for you! I was immediately drawn into the story of Val and Jeremey, members of two separate branches of monster hunters who must work together (very reluctantly as Jeremey proves himself to continue to be an annoying thorn in Val's side) to protect the world. Above the very compelling and well-written and performed story, the character development is where this story shines the most. You immediately feel a connection with every character you meet, especially Val with her quirks and interests that we nerds can all relate to. The performances of Lexi Evans, and Logan Anare made me vividly picture the story to the point where it felt as though I was literally watching an anime unfold before my eyes. The writing is superb, the performance is top-notch. I expect we will be seeing great things from this team in the future.-" B.R.

"A rich world with great lore!   The Hunter and the Bringer should really be an anime series. I listened to the audiobook; it made the drive to work much better and more entertaining! Morgan has created a world full of so many possibilities with a rich lore and I loved how the monsters weaknesses played into their country of origins! I rarely have a main character as my favorite, but Valda won my heart. Jeremey is a good foil for her, but I know I was wanting him to stub his toe or something in every scene cause he’s an… well, I’m not going to curse. Haha.  It gave me Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 4 vibes.  The voice acting was done quite well and each character was easy to distinguish on their voice alone... It was easy to listen to and I never felt jarred out of the story due to bad voices.  If you are a fan of anime or manga, or just good stories, you should pick up 'The Hunter and the Bringer' today! Then bug Morgan for more!- " R.B.

 

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Author- Morgan Straughan Comnick (ME ^_^)

Educator of young minds by day, super nerdy savior of justice, and cute things by night, Amazon Best-Seller Author, Morgan Straughan Comnick has a love for turning the normal into something special without losing its essence. Morgan draws from real-life experiences and her ongoing imagination to spark her writing. In her spare time, she enjoys doing goofy voices, traveling to new worlds by turning pages, humming child-like songs, and forcing people to smile with her "bubbliness." It is Morgan's mission in life to spread the amazement of otaku/Japanese culture to the world and to stop bullying; she knows everyone shines brightly.

For more information about Morgan and her works, check out her website, which also has links to all her social medias: http://morganscomnick.com

Narrator- Lexi Evans

Lexi Evans is a true romantic at heart.  She understands on a deep level the intricacies of relationships and brings an authentic, heartfelt performance to each of her audiobooks.

Lexi is a lover of all romance genres and has narrated for many USA Today and NY Times bestselling authors.  She has performed over 100 audiobooks and has been coached by Audie award-winning coaches in the industry.

She has a background in drama, art, and music, along with customer service, and brings the whole package to each of her clients.

"With each book that I narrate, I truly live in that book.  I have laughed, cried, and fogged up my booth with these characters!  It is always an honor to be chosen to be the voice of a book and I love bringing the story to life, through my performance, for listeners to enjoy.  Best job in the world!"

Check out her amazing work on her site HERE!

Narrator- Logan Anare-

The narrator who captures the personality of the characters full-heartedly, Logan is our driving force in this story to make our male leads as memorable and epic as possible.

Logan grew up in New York City and was drawn to the performing arts at a very young age. He has appeared in numerous stage productions before trying his hand at voice-over. Being an avid gamer, he also plays numerous table-top roleplaying games and always considered himself a passionate storyteller, so narrating audiobooks just felt like the right way to go. He has since produced numerous audiobooks (including for New York Times best-seller H.P. Mallory,) and gained much critical acclaim. He hopes to continue telling great stories to reach the ears of many more listers.

Check out his radical work on his site HERE:

Book Designer/Main Graphics Creator: Sheenah:

My champion, dear friend, fellow adventurer that prepares my book for publication and the printers.  She knows my vision as well as I do and was the first professional to give me a chance.  Sheenah is a shining star in writing, publishing, formatting, and being a good person.  Plus, we love geeking out together and spoiling our fur babies! With believers like this on your side, anything is possible.  I would be lost without her!

Check out her amazing work and services at Paper Crane Books.

Book Cover/Main Series Artist: Cherriuki:

A freelance illustrator, comic artist based in Australia, and the author of the French manga, "FLOWERS FOR VINCENT" who also loves rainy days, coffee, cats, and hoarding cute stationery, we have my amazing friend and book artist, Suzy Zhang/Cherry Rabbit.

As a side project, she is working on her CherryRabbit brand that features Mushroom Girl & Rabbit, where she creates cute stationery and accessories that hope to make people smile.

Suzy is kind, talented, and so thoughtful, knowing exactly how to make my characters appear like magic on the covers, working with me closely.  I am so grateful to her commitment, time, patience, and kindness.  She did all the current covers for my YA series, "Spirit Vision," all the ones for this series, "The Hunter and The Bringer," the profile sketches for the "Before and After fanbook," AND all the chibi bookmarks of my characters AND of the superhero cosplayers for the charity I work for, Heroes for Kids. :) 

Check out her amazing work and story on her website HERE.

Mascot: Socks

My task force, editor, and of course, adorable mascot, Socks knows how to make sure I am working hard...well, according to her standards.  I pet her whenever she wants and make sure she has plenty of treats on hand.  As the 'editor,' she sits on my keyboard when the story just isn't doing it for her. I take her judgment very seriously. ^_^

You can catch her in "The Hunter and The Bringer" series here as Val's precious furbaby.  That is how beloved and important she is.

Videographer: Lakota Meyers

A gentlemanly, mad (the best kind,) and incredible genius and friend, Lakota is passionate about art, timelapse illustrations, funny stories, and teaching others about his interests along the way.  He is ready to deliver a hot helping of content directly into your optic and auditory orifices through his Youtube Channel and interesting polls to inspire his work on his social medias.  Lakota's amazing work reminds me of Alice in Wonderland meets Tim Burton fused with 90's Nickelodeon!

I am so delighted that he not only made some killer monster fan art for my upcoming "Before and After: The Hunter and The Bringer fan book and short story collection," but was the creator of the totally engaging promotional Kickstarter video you see here! His talent and cleverness know no bounds.

Check out his amazing Youtube channel HERE:

Crowdfunding Mentor- Brian Rodman-

What a guy! This man is as epic as his beard! Brian is the King of Kickstarter.  He has one of the most rad jobs. He's an independent comic book creator who lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife/business partner, Robyn, and their two cats, Phoebe and Luna.  His series, "Memoires of an Angel" and "The Nebulizer," show he is an expert in sci-fi and horror with bold, stunning strokes of color and humorous, entertaining storytelling.  Brian also has some radical webshows! He was a huge help in making this Kickstarter polished, answering all my questions, giving graphic tips, and sharing beneficial marketing strategies.

Check out his amazing work and merch on his website HERE!

Mentor/Cross Promotion- Brian K. Morris-

Brian K. Morris is an award-winning author, freelance publisher, Facebook-famous YouTuber, and former mortician’s assistant. A full-time writer since 2012, Brian’s genre-blending books have sold on three continents, titles such as Santastein: The Post-Holiday Prometheus, Vulcana: Rebirth of the Champion, The Original Skyman Battles the Master of Steam, The Haunting Scripts of Bachelor’s Grove, and the best-selling Amazon Book Reviews Made Less Impossible. His work has also appeared in anthologies and magazines from Pro Se Press, TwoMorrows Publishing, Stormgate Press, Flinch Books, Crazy 8 Press, and Becky Books, to name just a few.

He also hosts Comic Book Spectrum on his YouTube channel as well as Clever Title Pending, an interview program where creatives talk about creativity and the business behind it. He’s also a frequent guest on the Tidbits & Scribbles, Comics By Night, and Sunday Funnies podcasts.

An Illinois native, Brian now lives in Central Indiana with his wife, no children, no pets, and too many comic books. You can keep up on his exploits at www.RisingTide.pub or you can join his Patreon account at www.patreon.com/briankmorris.

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Timeline:

June 1st- Production of the first half of "Monsters and Mortals" Audiobook Begin,

June 6th, 2023 (Tuesday) 6 AM CENTRAL TIME- IndieGoGo Begins,

July 6th, 2023 (Thursday) 6 PM CENTRAL TIME- IndieGoGo Ends,

End of August 2023- Narrator Audiobook Finishing Production,

End of October 2023- ALL Rewards (physical and virtual) Awards All Sent Out,

November 1st, 2023- "Monsters and Mortals" audiobook RELEASED to everyone! ^_^ (This is my birthday, too!) (GOAL!)

Thank You!

Without you guys, this audiobook will not be possible.

By pledging to our audiobook, I understand you believe in me and this project.  Words cannot properly express how much this means to me and has changed my life.  Writing is my comfort, release, drive, connection, fuel for my imagination, and my friend.  The fact that my books have entertained and inspired others makes my passion even stronger.  With this audiobook, we can reach beyond the stars and make the story come to life in a new way.  Your time and money are valuable, precious.  So, by pledging to this project,  I promise I will do everything in my power to give you a quality product, a thrilling adventure.  There is something for everyone.  And this is just the beginning.

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Risks and challenges

I learned the process, the ends and outs with this when making a crowdfunding, and grew from this experience to make this one run smoothly, effectively, and offer you quality products and service like before. I have many wonderful friends, fellow creatives, who have, giving me the guidance to make this funding campaign. I understand there are risks trusting someone with the money you work so hard to gain. In addition, I also have done research through online videos by successful campaign starters and IndieGoGo themselves.

I launched this project after auditioning a dozen talented and terrific professional narrators, finding the perfect two that had the chemistry that drives the story and have the charm and range to engagingly play all the female and male characters. They are more than willing to work with me to make an outstanding and affordable for their skills production. It is easy to see the passion they have for this project too, making my heart full.

The first three books, their scripts in this case, are fully finished AND the contract signed, the first chapter already complete and perfected.

This is also the fourth, going on fifth, book of mine to be turned into an audiobook, so I have experience with collaborating with narrators and beta listening to the auditory files in editing production to make my work become the best quality in every light for all our readers, present and future.

All we kindly need now is to raise the funds and this IndieGoGo is a grand way to do this.

I believe in this project so much that I invested my own money to help fund the first chapter, advertisement, and rewards that show the heart of my deepest gratitude. This honestly is one of the biggest dreams I have ever had.I did my best to foresee any risks. All you need to worry about after backing this project is to enjoy the epic rewards that come with this IndieGoGo.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me anytime at my author email, mcomnick88@gmail.com

Thank you, everyone! You guys are my inspiration to keep growing as a creator. This is the next adventure I want dearly. Let us do this together!

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Series Ebooks Set

Series Ebooks Set

$15 USD $16 USD (6% off)
Want to get caught up on "The Hunter and The Bringer" through digital format? ALL THREE current books of the series in E-BOOK form, sent to you in codes through email: *“The Hunter and The Bringer,” *“Monsters and Mortals,” AND “Before and After: The Hunter and The Bringer Fan Book and Short Story Collection.”
Included Items
  • The Hunter & The Bringer ebook
  • Monsters & Mortals Ebooks (2)
  • Before & After ebook- book 2.5
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'Hunter and Bringer' Audiobook

'Hunter and Bringer' Audiobook

$20 USD $22 USD (9% off)
Monsters thrive in our world. Can the Hunters and the Bringers ever get along? A hunter will protect the masses from a dark world of monsters, but who will be the bringer of light? Can Valda Hemmingway and Jeremey Darington work together? The first book in my series in audiobook format by two fantastic narrators, Lexi Evans and Logan Anare!
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  • 'Hunter and Bringer' Audiobook
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'Monsters & Mortals' Audiobook

'Monsters & Mortals' Audiobook

$35 USD $38 USD (7% off)
THE REASON WHY WE ARE HAVING THE INDIEGOGO! The audiobook version of "Monsters and Mortals," book 2 of "The Hunter and The Bringer," once again performed by the talented duo of Lexi Evans and Logan Anare! "They protect mortals from monsters. But what now defines a monster has become unclear." Our forced team is now tracking our threat in Europe!
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  • 'Monsters & Mortals' Audiobook
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Physical Prizes Package #1

Physical Prizes Package #1

$40 USD $42 USD (4% off)
Those who want to show their "The Hunter and The Bringer" fan pride on all their gear! This includes: - Physical, exclusive print of the main four by Coffee Allen, -Physical large all three organization stickers, -Main six character chibi bookmarks by Suzy Zhang (cover artist,) -Custom-made all my books bookshelf sticker. *Mailed to you.
Included Items
  • 3 organization stickers- large
  • Exclusive print by CoffeeAllen
  • Author Bookshelf Sticker
  • Six Character Chibi Bookmarks
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Digital Prizes Package #1!

Digital Prizes Package #1!

$45 USD $51 USD (11% off)
A fan of the series and need some rad digital perks? This package is for you! - A digital copy of the exclusive print of our main four by Coffee Allen, - A digital copy of all three organizations, - Ticket to Narrators and Author Live interactive Q and A, - Exclusive series short story, - Audiobook version of 'The Hunter and the Bringer!"
Included Items
  • 'Hunter and Bringer' Audiobook
  • 3 organization stickers- large
  • Exclusive print by CoffeeAllen
  • Narrator & Author Live Q & A
  • Exclusive series short story
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Whole series paperback, signed

Whole series paperback, signed

$50 USD $55 USD (9% off)
Get the first three books (the ones that are currently published works) in physical, paperback format, each one signed by the author. Join Valda Hemmingway and Jeremey Darington as they are forced to save the world from a homicidal vampire, despite their conflicting viewpoints. Let the sarcasm, bickering, and sizzling connections fly! New Adult
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  • Whole series paperback, signed
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Mega Digital Fan Package!

Mega Digital Fan Package!

$85 USD $95 USD (10% off)
The mega, all digital items package for all Hunters, Bringers, and Protectors! -Digital exclusive print by Coffee Allen, - Digital all three organization stickers, -BOTH audiobooks (by Lexi Evans and Logan Anare) (what we are funding for,) -Character recording from narrator for you, -Narrators and Author Live Q and A, -Exclusive series short story.
Included Items
  • 'Hunter and Bringer' Audiobook
  • 'Monsters & Mortals' Audiobook
  • 3 organization stickers- large
  • Exclusive print by CoffeeAllen
  • Narrator & Author Live Q & A
  • Exclusive series short story
  • Narrator Character Recording
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Epic Physical Fan Package

Epic Physical Fan Package

$130 USD $135 USD (3% off)
Get all the merch to show your Hunter and Bringer love, making Valda and Jeremey thrilled! -Exclusive print by Coffee Allen, -Three large organization stickers, -Six main characters chibi bookmarks by Suzy Zhang, -Jeremey Darington sunglasses, -Custom my Books Bookshelf sticker, -Handmade banana spirit plush by Cindy Koepp, -Series seaglass vial.
Included Items
  • 3 organization stickers- large
  • Exclusive print by CoffeeAllen
  • Author Bookshelf Sticker
  • Six Character Chibi Bookmarks
  • Series Custom Seaglass Vial
  • Jeremey Darington Sunglasses
  • Handmade Banana Spirit Plush
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Ultimate Fan Package!

Ultimate Fan Package!

$200 USD $225 USD (11% off)
Ultimate Fan Package! -Exclusive series t-shirt voted by fans, -BOTH audiobooks, -Exclusive print by Coffee Allen, -Exclusive series short story, -6 character chibi bookmarks, -Series seaglass vial, -4 stickers (3 organization and 1 bookshelf,) -Narrator & Author Q & A, -Jeremey Darington's Sunglasses, -Handmade Banana Spirit Plush by Cindy Koepp!
Included Items
  • 'Hunter and Bringer' Audiobook
  • 'Monsters & Mortals' Audiobook
  • 3 organization stickers- large
  • Exclusive print by CoffeeAllen
  • Narrator & Author Live Q & A
  • Exclusive series short story
  • Narrator Character Recording
  • Author Bookshelf Sticker
  • Six Character Chibi Bookmarks
  • Series Custom Seaglass Vial
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