Lauren Beukes

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There are patterns because we try to find them. A desperate attempt at order because we can't face the terror that it might all be random

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You have to get up pretty early in the morning to invent the news

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She's even been practicing making out with the back of her hand. Which was about as effective as tickling yourself. It's why you needed other fingers, other tongues. Only other people can make you feel real

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Time heals. Crushes let up. Splinters work their way out. Doesn't mean they don't leave scars that itch

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Everyone is broken