There was a horrible, erratic thumping in my chest, as if a large bird was trapped inside my ribcage and beating itself to death. (Donna Tartt)

There was a horrible, erratic thumping in my chest, as if a large bird was trapped inside my ribcage and beating itself to death.

Donna Tartt

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