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“Boys with power were admire —legendary heroes worthy of songs and poetry to remember their honor. Girls with power were painted as malicious, evil, because we wanted more to life than birthding children and following duties. Chasing dreams was forbidden and *love* was a word we'd never truly understand.”

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To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods

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