“Otherwise the silence in the room was profound, the silence of places Brian had not yet been: gazing at the lifeless body of a beloved, the echo of a lost illusion, the tinnitus of betrayal.”
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The Wisdom of Perversity
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Rafael Yglesias
Rafael Yglesias is an American novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. His works often explore the complex relationship between individuals and society, as well as universal themes of human existence. more
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