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“It took me less than half a lifetime to realize that regret is one of the few guaranteed certainties. Sooner or later everything is touched by it, despite our naive and senseless hope that just this time we will be spared its cold hand on our heart.”

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Jonathan Carroll
Jonathan Carroll

Jonathan Carroll is an American writer known for his unique literary style and rich imagination. His works span a variety of genres including fantasy, mystery, and realism, and have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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