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“Pain flowed sharply in her midriff. She closed her eyes, imagined that pain as a candle, and snuffed it. Later. She would let the grief burn when there was room for it to breathe.”

Quote by Samantha Shannon

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Samantha Shannon

Samantha Shannon is a British writer born on November 8, 1991. She gained fame for her fantasy novel series 'The Bone Season', which blends political intrigue, supernatural abilities, and a futuristic setting. more

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