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“After a while, you get tired of pretending that you’re in control of everything that happens to you, and you start being what happens to everyone else.”

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Book:Nightfall
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Nightfall

In this thought-provoking narrative, a group of individuals struggle to find a solution to the impending disaster while the world descends into chaos. The story explores themes of survival, human resilience, and the fragility of civilization. more

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