Prologue

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"Like most misery, it started with apparent happiness."
— Markus Zusak, The Book Thief

"We are willing to risk anything for a moment of light.
We know the ruin will come later.
Later, when we dream of our teeth falling out.
Later, when we cut our fingers on a chipped mug
and the fruit grows rotten and the phone rings unanswered,
we'll remember this light and cradle it in our palms
and call ourselves warm.
"
— Fortesa Latifi, a moment of light

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