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“Dreams curdling fast into nightmares. It's where home stops being where the heart is. Home is where the hurt is. Where the horror lives. Home becomes another name for that place where monsters go to hide and do their terrible work.”

Quote by Chuck Wendig

Book:The Staircase in the Woods

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The Staircase in the Woods

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Chuck Wendig is an American novelist known for his science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels. His writing style is distinctive, often blending dark humor with profound themes. Although his exact birth and death dates are unknown, his career spans multiple genres and has won him a dedicated fan base. more

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