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“And there's another one, where you look yourself in the mirror and keep looking until you can see through your skin, and then you draw your own heart and send the drawing in a letter to someone else." "Why would you do that?" I couldn't stop myself from saying. "So that they can control you," she said. "You are saying, 'I do not want myself and so I am giving you the gift of me.' Or something like that." "It's very strange here," I said.”

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Song for the Unraveling of the World: Stories

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Brian Evenson
Brian Evenson

Brian Evenson is an American writer born on August 12, 1966. Known for his surrealistic and Gothic style, his works delve into the darker aspects of human nature. Evenson's writing spans short stories, novels, and short story collections, exploring various themes and narratives. more

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