“Take him away at once,' he whispered, 'and when this coma leaves him, and when he is fed and strong again, return him to me. For he is what your white lord has awaited. His very bones cry out for realignment; his flesh to be reshaped; his heart to be shrivelled, and his soul to feed on fear.”
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Mervyn Peake was a British writer renowned for his imaginative and distinctive works. He is most celebrated for his Gormenghast series, a blend of fantasy, satire, and horror that has become a cornerstone of modern fantasy literature. Peake's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions and complex characters. more
“To be afraid you must have something you cannot bear to lose.”