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“What makes us brave isn't lacking the good sence to be afraid; it's looking back at what we've lived through and seeing if we've faced it well.”

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Caitlín R. Kiernan

Caitlín R. Kiernan is an American author known for her fantasy and horror novels. Her works often explore themes of human nature, supernatural phenomena, and the conflict between technology and nature. Born on May 26, 1964, Kiernan began her writing career in the 1980s. more

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