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“In the basement, with Ruth, I began to learn that anger, hate, fear and loneliness are all one button awaiting the touch of just a single finger to set them blazing toward destruction.”

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Book:The Girl Next Door
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The Girl Next Door

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Jack Ketchum
Jack Ketchum

Jack Ketchum is an American author known for his horror novels. His works are characterized by their dark, violent, and psychological horror, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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