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“Because when we are in pain, we are flayed open, and when we are flayed open, we cannot hide our true selves.”

Book:Chain of Iron

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Chain of Iron

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Cassandra Clare

Cassandra Clare is a renowned American author, best known for her young adult fantasy novel series, 'The Mortal Instruments'. Her works blend elements of magic, romance, and adventure, captivating young readers worldwide. more

“You are good," Bufort said, "but you could be great. It's not enough to manipulate your audience's feelings. You must make them believe that there's a reason you are the one telling this story. You have to let a bit of yourself bleed into your work." And therein lay the problem: you couldn't bleed without feeling the sting of the cut.”

Feelings Pain Storytelling Author Writer

Book:By Any Other Name

Source: By Any Other Name

“My body was now a separate entity, a roommate if you will. And like a freeloading roommate, wanted or not, however hard I tried my body was nevertheless around, wasn't going anywhere, and was eating all my food and certainly not paying any rent.”

Body Pain Frustration Pushing Forward Freeloading

Book:My Next Breath

Source: My Next Breath

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