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Am I not a fearsome enemy? You frighten me primally.

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Kevin Hearne
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: December 9
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Science Fiction Writer
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Wooo!’ he said, slamming his shot glass down and coughing a bit. ‘That’s good stuff.’ I agreed heartily. ‘Shall we do another one?’ I asked. ‘Oh no,’ Jesus said quietly, his eyes growing round. ‘This is one of those situations where I have to stop and ask myself, what would I do?
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