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“They say it’s the worst pain imaginable, losing a child. But that wasn’t my experience. Don’t get me wrong, my son’s death just about destroyed me. But if I’m being honest, nothing will ever hurt quite so deeply as the moment I heard the first person I ever really loved was gone.”

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Book:Saga, Volume 3
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Saga, Volume 3

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Brian K. Vaughan
Brian K. Vaughan

Brian K. Vaughan is an American writer renowned for his work in comics, novels, and television. Born in 1976, he is praised for his ability to craft complex storylines and profound character development. Vaughan's work spans a variety of styles and themes, from science fiction to fantasy, and from superhero to realism. more

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