The Last Refuge

The Last Refuge

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Complete Thu, Mar 27, 2014<5 mins

afterlife lovers secrets

A short story about why some secrets are better left untold.

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𝐕𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐯'𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬
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يا ركود الغيم، ويا أثار المطر قصرك سكن.. وقلبي ديره
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