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“I cannot choose to ignore this feeling, of life slowly bleeding out of me. I cannot ignore the fact that life only makes sense to me when I see a smile, or feel another hand in mine.”

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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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