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We create the illusions we need to go on.
Libba Bray
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Libba Bray
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 11
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Don't you? if you keep them from the magic, they will never know what their lives could be.' They will remain protected,' Asha insists. No, 'I say. 'Only untested.
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