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“In the end, living is defined by dying. Book-ended by oblivion, we are caught in the vice of terror, squeezed to bursting by the approaching end. Fear is ever-present, waiting to be called to the surface. Change brought fear, and fear brought destruction.”

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Bernard Beckett
Bernard Beckett

Bernard Beckett is a New Zealand writer known for his distinctive literary style and profound exploration of philosophical, political, and social issues. His works have received critical acclaim and appreciation from readers and critics alike. more

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