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The wolf was at the door. His shadow spilled into the room, taking it over.
Libba Bray
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Libba Bray
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: March 11
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Texas
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Mawah meenon ne le plus poohlala, I say with an affected bow.
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I'm going to eviscerate you and leave your organs on a pike in the yard as a warning to those who wear large jewelry.
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She bestowed the blessing of a wild girl's lips.
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How I'd love to get away from here and be someone else for a while in a place where no one knows or expects certain things from me.
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Everyone seems to want more form me. I am a thoroughly disappointing girl around. I shall wear a scarlet 'D' upon my bosom for all to see so that they will know not to raise their expectations.
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All things are possible.
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