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When the effort fails, is it worth the cost?

Maria V. Snyder

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Maria V. Snyder
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 1
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Fails
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Failing
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Effort

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Another relative? Valek asked. A broad smile stretched Moon Man's lips. Yes. I am her mother's uncle's wife's third cousin.
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Valek smiled. “Good. First, send Kade a reply, asking him not to come.” He pointed at the unopened letter on the table. I had forgotten about it. Sealed with wax, the message appeared to be secured. Valek shrugged. “I was bored.
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Sieges weathered, fight together, friends forever.
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Maximum damage. It was the beginning of the end. Either we would fail or not. At least we could say we tried.
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You should know what happens when you play with fire, Cahill. Eventually, you'll get burned.
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