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Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates

Joyce Carol Oates is a renowned American author born on June 16, 1938. Her works span various literary forms such as novels, poetry, and drama, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound thematic explorations. more

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“You still have no idea what it was like for me- to be on the verge of starvation for months at a time. And you can call her a glutton all you like, but I have sisters, too, and I remember what it felt like to return home without any food.' I calmed my heaving chest, and that force beneath my skin stirred, undulating along my bones. 'So maybe she'll spend all that money on stupid things- maybe she and her sisters have no self-control. But I'm not going to take that chance and let them starve, because of some ridiculous rule that your ancestors invented.”

ArgumentAngrySarah J MaasNo IdeaFeyreFeyre ArcheronSistersA Court Of Mist And FuryStarvationWater Wraiths
Book:A Court of Mist and Fury
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“What could be too embarrassing to tell me?" He arched an eyebrow at me. I don't know." I smiled. "Periods?" His smile fell, and he pouted his lips. "Okay. You have a point." "Boyfriends?" "No." I giggled at his scrunched-up face, clearly disgusted by the idea of his sister finding a boyfriend. "You're going to have to deal with that when she's older." "Yeah, when she's thirty." "Oh, c'mon! Thirty?! I'm not even thirty and you were fine fucking me senseless in the shower." He blushed and shook his head. "Different.”

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Book:SSS: Year Three
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