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“You don't really have a story until you discover the moment when the pressures on a character force a sudden, abrupt shift in direction and she falls through the net that has so far held her in place.”

Quote by Catherine Brady

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Catherine Brady

Catherine Brady, born in 1955, is a talented short story writer. Her works are renowned for their profound emotions and unique narrative style, which have won her the admiration of readers worldwide. more

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