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“Because every stone laid since Adam watched Lilith leave Eden has been with the sole intent of him never being shamed by a woman again. Ever since the first of days, woman was told she was here solely to serve and obey, to bend and twist, to hide the sharp tip of her tongue. God help her if she is a mirror. If she reflects back at them what they are without even trying.”

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Book:Hex

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Hex

Hex is a work of speculative fiction that delves into the world of magical practices and enigmatic occurrences, set in a richly imagined universe. more

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Jenni Fagan

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