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Quote by Peter Straub

“We were so raw that we could be seduced by civility.”

Quote by Peter Straub

Book:Shadowland

Work

This book delves into a world shrouded in mystery and intrigue, offering readers a journey through a landscape of shadows and enigmatic occurrences. more

Author

Peter Straub is a renowned American author of horror fiction, born on March 2, 1943. His works are known for their unique atmosphere of terror and profound psychological descriptions, and are considered classics in the field of horror literature. more

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