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“So why are you skipping school? Can you tell me that?" "Nothing ever really happens," I say. "Meaning?" "Meaning nothing original or new ever really happens and school is just a place where we all pretend like we're new and original and we're not. We're all the same.”

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Book:Still Life with Tornado
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Still Life with Tornado

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A.S. King
A.S. King

A.S. King, whose real name is Adrienne Maria King, is an American author born on March 10, 1970. Her works are known for their profound emotions and unique narrative style, covering a range of genres including young adult literature, fantasy, and realism. more

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