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“How could two people know each other so intimately without have told the old stories. You get to an age where the stories don’t matter anymore, and the stories once told so passionately become a tide that never quite reaches the point of being said. And there is no such thing as fate, but there are no accidents either.”

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Book:Love Begins in Winter: Five Stories
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Love Begins in Winter: Five Stories

This book compiles five distinct short stories that delve into the complexities of love and the ways in which it shapes human relationships and experiences. more

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Simon Van Booy
Simon Van Booy

Simon Van Booy is a British writer born in 1975. His works are known for their concise language and profound emotions, which have won him a wide audience. more

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