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Magic can be found in stolen moments.

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Francesca Lia Block
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: January 3
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California
Moments
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If death is your lover, you don't got to be afraid ever that he will ever leave you
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There’s nowhere to escape,” Dobey said, jamming his hands into his pockets and staring into the Valley. That’s not true, baby,” said Desiree. She took his hands and pulled him to her, wrapping her legs around his torso. She could feel the sobs in both of them, but quiet, silenced by the kiss. They could escape inside each other.
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Pulling heads off Barbies, sticking them on the TV antenna and ruining the reception. But thats how witch babies are.
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