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Ah coffee. The sweet balm by which we shall accomplish today's tasks.
Holly Black
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Holly Black
Age: 52
Born: 1971
Born: November 10
Journalist
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New Jersey
United States
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A stray dog, I might understand, she said. But this? You are too softhearted. No, Mabry, Ravus said. I am not. He looked in Val's direction. I think she wants to die. Maybe you can help her after all, Mabry said. You're good at helping people die.
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