“Humans withdraw to their homes, and surrender the night to the creatures that own it: the crickets, the owls, the snakes. A world that hasn't changed for hundreds of thousands of years wakes up, and carries on as if the daylight and the humans and the changes to the landscape have all been an illusion.”
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M. L. Stedman
M. L. Stedman is a British author known for his profound psychological portrayals and complex emotional narratives. Although the exact dates of his birth and death are unknown, his works have had a significant impact in the literary world. more
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