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“He touched McVries’s shoulders, setting him straight again. McVries looked up at him sleepily and smiled. “No, Ray. It’s time to sit down.”

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The Long Walk

This novel follows the journey of a young man in a totalitarian society where he must undertake an arduous trek across a desolate landscape to prove his worth. The story explores themes of resilience, the human spirit, and the cost of survival. more

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Richard Bachman

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