It's only when you've lost someone that you realize the nonsense of that phrase "It's a small world”. It isn't. It's a vast, devouring world, especially if you're alone. (Clive Barker)

It's only when you've lost someone that you realize the nonsense of that phrase "It's a small world”. It isn't. It's a vast, devouring world, especially if you're alone.

Clive Barker

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