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“So he lay there in the dark without them ever knowing he wasn't okay. Because he'd learned a long time ago that the better they thought he was, the longer he could live this way.”

Quote by John Corey Whaley

Book:Highly Illogical Behavior

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Highly Illogical Behavior

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John Corey Whaley

John Corey Whaley is an American writer born on January 19, 1984. His works are acclaimed for their unique narrative style and profound insights into the lives of teenagers. more

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