"She didn't struggle and soshe didn't grow

Even from a distance, their eyes conveyed the strength of their souls. And their eyes spoke of death.
~ Paulo Coelho ~












Even from a distance, their eyes conveyed the strength of their souls. And their eyes spoke of death...
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