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Quote by Nikki Gemmell

“Alone you're refinding a glittering, a clarity, you're finding your distilled self. ...You think of the two types of aloneness you've known recently: this wonderful, sparkly, soul-refreshing type, and the despairing loneliness that sucks the breath from your life.”

Quote by Nikki Gemmell

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Nikki Gemmell is a British author born in 1966. Her works encompass novels, essays, and poetry, known for their unique narrative style and profound emotional expression. more

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