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“The idea of a gamma casually rearranging the contents of his skull made Chaz want to wrinkle his nose and mince back like a cat confronted with a maggot-riddled corpse. Judging from the expressions around the table, his revulsion wasn’t unique.”

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Shadow Unit 2

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Emma Bull
Emma Bull

Emma Bull is a renowned American fantasy author, born on December 13, 1954. Her works are known for their unique imagination and literary value, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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