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“If anyone ever asks you what panic is, now you can tell them: an emotional blank spot that leaves you feeling as if you've been sucking on a mouthful of pennies.”

Quote by Stephen King

Book:Gerald's Game

Work

In this gripping novel, a woman wakes up in a secluded cabin, bound to a bed, and discovers that her husband has vanished. As she struggles to escape, she confronts her darkest fears and the secrets that bind her to her captor. more

Author

Stephen King, born on September 21, 1947, is a renowned American author. His works primarily focus on horror, fantasy, and science fiction, and have won him a wide audience. King has received numerous literary awards in the United States, including the Edgar Allan Poe Award and the World Fantasy Award. more

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Source: The Selected Writings of Friedrich Nietzsche

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Source: The End of the Affair

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