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“Bullets sound like hornets when they pass too close to your head. After a while, the world closes down. You can't hear much, you can't see much, just the way ahead, the next slat, the next open gate. All you know is running; the only place that's real is away.”

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Dust Girl

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Sarah Zettel
Sarah Zettel

Sarah Zettel, born on December 14, 1966, is a talented author known for her works that span various literary genres and are celebrated for their profound insights and rich imagination. more

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