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They've been stealing mortals away for centuries, but they can't have you.

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Melissa Marr
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: July 25
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Fantasy Author
Novelist
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Pennsylvania
United States
M. A. Marr
Melissa A Marr
Mortals
Stealing
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Centuries

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