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“I want the best for him, and he seems to disappear into his darkness, like he's hiding in a place where he doesn't want my light." "Then why not offer him your darkness?”

Quote by Rick Riordan

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The Sun and the Star

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Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan

Rick Riordan, born on June 5, 1964, is an American author known for his works that blend mythology and fantasy elements. His most famous series, 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians,' combines Greek mythology with the experiences of modern teenagers. more

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