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“I know what you must think of me,' [the Doctor] said, his voice so slow. It was like a voice designed for laughing that didn't get to do it often. 'I'm going to tell you a story about a man who travels, and everywhere he goes, he makes everyone's lives better. I'm not that man. That man doesn't exist. I wish he did.' He smiled. 'I'd believe in him.”

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Doctor Who: Dead of Winter

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James Goss
James Goss

James Goss, born in 1974, is a talented writer whose works span various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and plays. Goss is known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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