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“Normal is a bitter pill that we rail against.”

Quote by Caitlín R. Kiernan

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Caitlín R. Kiernan

Caitlín R. Kiernan is an American author known for her fantasy and horror novels. Her works often explore themes of human nature, supernatural phenomena, and the conflict between technology and nature. Born on May 26, 1964, Kiernan began her writing career in the 1980s. more

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