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“I, sole heir to the Munodi line and memory, am childless. A friend who knows such things has told me that this explains my compulsion to capture what I can with black ink on white paper." ("The Volatilized Ceiling of Baron Munodi")”

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Rikki Ducornet
Rikki Ducornet

Rikki Ducornet is an American writer known for her unique literary style and interdisciplinary writing. Her works span across various genres including novels, poetry, essays, and criticism, earning her acclaim from readers and critics alike. more

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