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“They walked back into the world together, wearing the gift that had been given them: just life. Pity was not love, Barbie reflected...but if you were a child, giving clothes to someone who was naked had to be a step in the right direction.”

Quote by Stephen King

Book:Under the Dome: Part 2: A Novel

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Under the Dome: Part 2: A Novel

In this second installment, readers are taken deeper into the enigmatic dome's secrets and the lives of the inhabitants who must navigate their new reality. more

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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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