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“Little solace comes to those who grieve when thoughts keep drifting as walls keep shifting and this great blue world of ours seems a house of leaves moments before the wind.”

Quote by Mark Z. Danielewski

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Mark Z. Danielewski
Mark Z. Danielewski

Mark Z. Danielewski is an American author born on March 5, 1966. He is known for his experimental narrative techniques and visual style in literature, with notable works including 'The Room' and 'The Time Traveler's Wife'. more

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