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“Zombies are soulless creatures, and being soulless has been empirically proven to result in an unpleasant disposition.”

“Emily stared into the middle distance, trying to ignore the fact that the men were looking at her like a cupcake on a plate.”

“In New Bethel, we take the word serious. We whip whores, we hang thieves, and we burn sorcerers.”

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“Emily pounded on the door, assuming it would do no good, but finding the act of pounding very satisfying indeed.”

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