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“There were seven men, but just one language. They also moved as one and ate one meal a day and slept in the same bed and knew the same women with whom they'd made the same child. They worked for the same firm as the father. They were the future.”

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There Is No Year

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Blake Butler
Blake Butler

Blake Butler, born on January 1, 1979, is an American writer known for his unique style and profound thematic explorations. His works span across novels, short stories, and poetry, often challenging traditional narrative structures and delving into the fringes of human existence and the depths of the human psyche. more

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