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  • Chapter 1: Black Magic. A disreputable topic by any stretch of the imagination. It was indecent, leading scholars told the world. An old-fashioned, blasphemous, preposterous joke. Only those too unintelligent ...
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  • abscences her Miki time. But when she feels lonely and knows I am around she will sit with me, let me read to her and hold her. It's the same ...
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  • Asi lo creo is a spanish word. In English, Asi, means "As I", "Like this", "In this Way". Lo, means "It". It can also be understood as "I". Creo, means ...
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  • "Im going up stairs please dont come up unless you absolutely need me" i sign to her. Oh my gosh what have i done! Telling mom the big secret is ...
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  • The past few days have been like being caught in a bad dream. The chest tightens and tears swell, and I grasp at vapors searching for something to hold onto. ...
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  • Her heart sank as he quickly diverted his gaze to Audrey Shepherd. Andi hated Audrey. Loathed, actually. And it wasn’t just because Audrey sometimes called her "Raggedy Andi." Well, that ...
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  • Medina del Campo Prison Valencia, Spain 1507 My son, you are going to be executed tomorrow. Don’t you wish to confess your sins to almighty God and beg for his ...
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  • * Dreams of Tristan last night, beers in a small basement apartment, an outdoor party in a park I've seen in dreams before, with everyone EVERYONE from my past. Toss ...
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  • countless interviews." The surprise on her face was evident even when she quickly composed herself to hide it. "I thought it was just a mugging?" Martin shook his head but ...
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  • and I was determined to stay there. I stepped on feet, stabbed backs, and ruined reputations. If giving up a chance at love meant staying in my secure little spot ...
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