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Quote by Hal Duncan

“Words command us. Names define us. Definitions bind us. Words are where we keep our sacred secrets.”

Quote by Hal Duncan

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Hal Duncan
Hal Duncan

Hal Duncan, born on October 21, 1971, is a renowned fiction writer from Scotland. His works are known for their unique literary style and rich imagination, which have won him a dedicated readership. more

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