Quote by Catherynne M. Valente Download Open image ““I know real dirt looks nothing like this. Nothing like soft blood flecked with black bone.”” — Catherynne M. Valente ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.5 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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Just tell yourself a story that'll satisfy you and pretend he told it. — Catherynne M. Valente Copy Share Image
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