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Mechanique: A Tale of the Circus Tresaulti

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Genevieve Valentine
Genevieve Valentine

Genevieve Valentine is an American science fiction and fantasy fiction writer, born on July 1, 1981. Her works are highly praised by readers and critics for their unique narrative style and profound exploration of social issues. more

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“Love, the exotic bird, came and went. Heart forgot love. Joy, the majestic willow, wept and died. Mind forgot joy. Hope, the basement lamp, fell and broke. Soul forgot hope. Self, the anxious caterpillar, took flight and dropped. Self forgot self. You, my all, became all my reasons. Reasons left. You left. I never forgot.”