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“The night had a nearly liquid quality, was like sliding into a warm swimming pool, a pool filled with buoyant darkenss instead of water.”

Quote by Joe Hill

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The Fireman

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Joe Hill

Joe Hill is a renowned writer whose works span various genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. His writing is known for its profound themes and unique style, leaving a lasting impact on literature. more

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“— Ти знаєш, що ми всі діти зірок? — запитала Манон, щільно притуливши теплі губи до його вуха, щоб не порушувати гірську тишу. — Коли мільярди років тому зірки вибухнули, залізо й срібло, золото й вуглець дощем посипалися вниз. І залізо того зоряного пилу тепер у нас — у наших мітохондріях. Матері передають зірки і своє залізо своїм дітям. Хто знає, Жане, може, ми з тобою створені з пилу однієї й тієї самої зірки. Можливо, ми впізнали одне одного за її світлом. Ми шукали одне одного. Ми — шукачі зірок.”

“When Compasia took pity on me, she reached down into the Underworld, touched the shoulder of Moritas, and asked her forgiveness. Then Compasia took my sister in her arms and placed her in the sky, where she, too, turned to stardust. Magiano looks at me, his eyes wide. It seems as if he already, somehow, understands. “My goddess made me a promise,” I whisper. Only now do I realize that I have never seen him cry before. In the stories, Compasia and her human lover would descend each night from the stars to walk the mortal world, before vanishing with the dawn. So, together, we stare at the sky, waiting.”