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“No matter how lonely it makes me, and no matter how wide and horrific the loneliness, at least I remember who I am.”

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In a future where a mysterious virus has wiped out most of humanity, the story follows a young woman named Rose who struggles to find her place in a world where beauty is prized above all else. As she navigates the challenges of a society that values physical perfection, Rose must confront her own fears and desires, all while seeking a way to survive in a world that is rapidly falling apart. more

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Lauren DeStefano

Lauren DeStefano is an American author known for her science fiction novels. Born on October 13, 1984, she graduated from Yale University with a Master of Fine Arts in Literature. Before becoming an author, she worked as an editor and teacher. DeStefano's debut novel, 'Waking God,' was published in 2011 and received widespread acclaim. Her works are celebrated for their unique perspective on the relationship between technology and human ethics. more

“We all have a suspicion and hope that we've just been part of something special, something that may eventually change our lives. That no one else knows this makes it seem like we are living with a secret that we would like to share, but can't, sort of like having a superpower that's not come online or being president elect. For the moment, our lives proceed as usual, but within a month, we think, everything will change. It's a frustrating, if exciting, disconnect.”

Ifs Thinking Knows May Moments Seems President Secret Our Lives Share Special Months Exciting Online Usual Suspicion Frustrating Superpower Something Special

Author:Rob Lowe

“They (teenage boys)don’t really listen to speeches or talks. They absorb incrementally, through hours and hours of observation.”

Hours Boys Speech Observation Teenage

Book:Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

Source: Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography

“Very good laws may be ill timed.”

May Law Very Good Ill

Author:Baron de Montesquieu

“Samuel laughed out loud. "You still haven't figured it out, have you, Mercy? He never was mad about the car. He was the first one at the scene of the accident. He thought you'd killed yourself. We all did. That was a pretty spectacular wreck.”

Firsts Stills Car Havens Scene Mercy Mad Accidents Loud Laughed Spectacular Wrecks

Book:Bone Crossed

Source: Bone Crossed

“Optimism sprouts from the knowledge that you are in control of your own life, not your past and not those around you. Part of being in control is taking responsibility for how you feel. This means not just admitting to uncomfortable feelings but then examining your circumstances to see what can be done to change these feelings at the source.”

Feels Mean Done Feelings Past Responsibility Source Circumstances Optimism Uncomfortable Taking Responsibility Your Past How You Feel Admitting Examining Sprouts Uncomfortable Feeling

Book:This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike.

Source: This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike.

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