“That was the truly horrifying thing about it: the sense of time as an enemy, to be fought tooth and nail--but there was so much of it; you killed an hour, but what good did that do when there were thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions more hours just waiting to take its place?”
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K.J. Parker
K.J. Parker, born in 1961, is a British author known for his unique style and profound philosophical insights. His works span across various literary genres, including fantasy, mystery, and science fiction. more
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