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“I see now—I took all that comfort for granted. It was so good, and there were so many ways it could’ve all gone to pieces.”

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Dark Matter

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Blake Crouch
Blake Crouch

Blake Crouch is an American science fiction author born in 1978. His works are highly acclaimed for their unique science fiction concepts and profound philosophical insights. more

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