Thursday, December 31, 2015

A Year in Review

Ah, 2015. What a year you've been.

A lot of people would take this opportunity to compile a Best Of list... and I am no different. And so, without further ado...

Best New Horror: It Follows



Jaw-droppingly good. A wickedly smart throwback to horror movies from the 80s. Bliss.

Best New Addition to a Franchise From Far, Far Away: The Force Awakens



Good GOD I loved this. It has heart, soul, warmth and grit — a huge departure from the prequels and a wonderful continuation from the original trilogy. I couldn't have done it better myself.

(Well, I could have, but they didn't ask, so...)

Best TV Show: The Walking Dead



This was a close one, with Game of Thrones running a tight second, but its White Walker mayhem was matched by episode upon episode of zombie thrills. And unlike GoT, I didn't know where The Walking Dead was going to end up...

Creepiest Horror Seen on Blu-Ray: Sinister



Oh I love a good creepy horror, and this hit the spot.

Most Disappointing Horror:  The Babadook



I don't get it. I just don't.

Best New Addition to a Franchise Thought Long Dead: Fury Road



A car chase that lasts an entire movie. How awesome is that? Not as feminist as I'd been led to believe, but still a thousand times more awesome than most other movies.

Best YA novel: The Rest of Us Just Live Here, by Patrick Ness



Get this book. Read this book. Love this book.

I didn't get to see all the movies I wanted to, didn't get to watch all the TV I wanted to (Ash Vs The Evil Dead and Jessica Jones being top of my To Watch list), and definitely didn't get to read all the books I wanted to, but all in all 2015 was a good year.


Next year is going to be busy. I've got the second Demon Road book out at the very end of March and the third and final one out in September. But I've learned my lesson, oh yes. No more six month publication schedules for ME, boy howdy. A lot of things have suffered as a result  of this workload (that still isn't over, by the way) and I want to get back to a nice and healthy communication routine with you, my lovely Minions.

2016 is going to be FUN.



3,912 comments:

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Inky Flame said...

(It's not the end of the world not to be romantically involved with anyone)

John said...

(*Pokes her back*

Thank you, I won't.)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(*raises an eyebrow*
*shoots Jack*
Hmm? Not that I would, but just to prove a small point.)

Edward Fletcher said...

*falls down*

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Thanks for playing along Jack xD)

Edward Fletcher said...

(Dont worry about it ^.^)

*stays um... Fallen*

Inky Flame said...

(That's different
I've been in a relationship with him for almost a year and I love him so much that shootin him would destroy me
But it would also upset me if anyone got shot)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Mmmhmmmm.
Okay couple people!
Think back to when you were single, reeeeeally think about it.)

Edward Fletcher said...

Awwwwww!!!!!!

Think about what?

Inky Flame said...

(I remember it
I wasn't really lookin for anyone

There was and is still no one local that appeals to me)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Think about what you prefer, couple life or alone life.
Think about how you felt around couples.)

Kai The Immortal said...

( think Sherlock think!)

Edward Fletcher said...

Well, Chloe completes me, I can't imagine anything without her...

Inky Flame said...

(I do intend to spend the rest of my life with Jack

But with other relationships, like my childhood sweetheart.,, it seemed like too much hassle to be in a relationship)

Kai The Immortal said...

( if I'm honest I still hate couples.... But I much prefer being with Gemma than bring alone if that's where you are going)

Inky Flame said...

(Nawwwwwwwe)

Edward Fletcher said...

I'm off, bye all's

Kai The Immortal said...

(... Sorry but most other couples annoy me... My friend and his girlfriend don't because I like them both and I set them up because they annoyed me more not in a couple)

Inky Flame said...

(Bye...)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Bye Jackoboy.

I don't mind most couples, I just feel like when people are in a couple they belong with other couples and the singles belong with singles, so that no one feels like a third wheel and is awkwardly sat there in silence. *has been through that many times..*)

Kai The Immortal said...

( I never sit in silence third wheeling or not)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(I do. I find myself a third wheel a lot of the time. Silence is easier than trying to talk sometimes.

Oh, speaking of, I invited Rhos to Pleasure Beach.)

Inky Flame said...

(Is he going?)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(He says he'll see if he can go, but he's not sure.)

Inky Flame said...

(*sulks* I wanna drive there but my car may not last that far)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(If you drive there give me a lift! xD *kidding* *that'd be weird*)

Inky Flame said...

((It would be far too expensive an my car may break cause it's little more than a tin can)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Yeah, might not want to drive it there then.)

Chione Asahina said...

(I was just kidding for god sake.

-Cuddles into Keiron tightly-

I don't like couples that are too show-offy. You know what i mean?)

Kai The Immortal said...

( I'd be worried if it doesn't m.... Just so you're not a fifth wheel?)

Inky Flame said...

(Sorry but it was so sudden and there wasn't a reply after... I though you were upset, sorry...)

Inky Flame said...

(My car will remain for local trips *sighd*)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(I invitied him because he's my friend and was a blog person..


..and yeah it crossed my mind that I hate being a third wheel, never mind a fifth wheel.)

Kai The Immortal said...

( yes exactly what I meant!
- cuddles her tightly -)

Chione Asahina said...

(-Kisses- i love you.
But that's why i rarely say stuff like this on the blog, because it might seem that we're being show-offs.

It's fine, Chloe.)

Inky Flame said...

(Okay ^.^

I don't mind showing Jack off personally
He is amazing an won't give himself credit so someone must...)

Kai The Immortal said...

(- kisses - I love you too.... And again same... I do try to keep it lower than in person or Skype incase it seems forced)

Kai The Immortal said...

( I get that it works for you two... Guess we're mostly not like that.)

Inky Flame said...

(Wait... What counts as showing off?)

Edward Fletcher said...

Aye, we show off too much, we shouldn't be so show offy in the blog XD

Inky Flame said...

(But Jaaaack! *wraps arms around his neck*)

Kai The Immortal said...

( anything... Lovey dovey.. Kisses I love you... All that... I do it but less so here incase there is someone who thinks what jai said but seriously)

Inky Flame said...

(Well I wuvs Jack very much!)

Edward Fletcher said...

But Chloeeeeee *kisses* I wuvs you so much <3

Inky Flame said...

(*kisses Jack* my soul mate <3
My sexy little toyboy)

Edward Fletcher said...

Hehehe XD

Inky Flame said...

(*grins* and I am your sexy seal)

Edward Fletcher said...

And nobody will get that XD

Chione Asahina said...

Well thats dickish.

Kai The Immortal said...

( cool.... Uhm I'm not saying anything bad about it.... I mean I do it a lot too ... I just try not to as much here just incase someone is seriously like " omg shut up we get it, you're in love and I can get noone la dee da" yeh that's how my imagination works)

Edward Fletcher said...

It was a joke

Chione Asahina said...

(You see, Keiron is good cop and i'm bad cop. He's taking the nice way to say that we-
No. Not going into this. Not going to do it. ^.^)

Kai The Immortal said...

( you say that but I have déjà vu lol)

Inky Flame said...

(*climbs Jack like a koala*
I don't see what's wrong with our displays of affection
We behave in public...)

Edward Fletcher said...

*holds Chloe* we do behave
Anyway, we were joking here... Never mind, me and Chloe understand each other

Chione Asahina said...

Then why do you bring it here?

Inky Flame said...

(The number 1 rule : have a laugh *.^)

Edward Fletcher said...

Always look on the bright side if life

Inky Flame said...

(I don't see why not *shrugs*)

Chione Asahina said...

(Right.

Yeah i wanna move to the last day cause i have a plot for it if you want? Or day before?)

Inky Flame said...

(An ye harm none, do as ye will'

Do as you will, as long as it harms no one )

Kai The Immortal said...

( last day babes)

Inky Flame said...

(*yawns* )

Chione Asahina said...

(Ok baby)

Mum: Amy, time to get up.
Amy: what time is it?
Mum: 7.
Amy: Why are you waking me up early?
Mum: Me and dad have to talk to you.
Amy: ok.
-gets up and goes downstairs-
-sits at the dining room table with her parents-
Dad: daddy's business has ran out of money...to keep my job we need to move, honey...
Amy: What...?
Mum: we're moving tomorrow.
Amy: what?! But what about my friends?
Mum: You'll see them again, Amy. We just need to move for a while.
Amy: ok...how long?
Dad: We don'- not long honey.
Amy: Alright.
Mum: Go get dressed and enjoy your last day of school.
Amy: -goes upstairs and gets dressed-
-comes down to have her breakfast-
-has a bowl of cereal then leaves for school-
-Sarah runs after her- wait up!
-walks to school with Amy-
-Amy goes to class and Sits down-

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: *runs making it earlier than usual * hey Amy! * goes to hug and kiss her* sorry for the other day it was my brothers birthday. How are you?

Rich: *rust bucket appears and backfires causing a long loud bang and trail of black smoke* -he gets out and walks in as if he's used to it-

Harry : * jumps and holds her tightly * does that always happen?

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Hey my Brits and Irish and wherever else

What side of the road do you guys drive on? We drive on the right

Kai The Immortal said...

( the left along with Japanese and (( new Zealand)) that last one is a guess I know somewhere else does too

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -smiles when she sees him-
-hugs and kisses him-
-jumps a little-
Yeah, i think..

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: If it didn't mean talking to you less id come in late just to avoid that.... Anyway how's you?

Rich: * smile drops when he sees Harry in before him *

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: i'm ok.
-hugs him again, tighter-

Morning, Richard.

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: *hugs tightly * good... Morning Richard * he says without looking up*

Rich: * looks confused * morning you two.

Chione Asahina said...

Mr Smith: Amy, i wasn't expecting to see you here. Thought you would be spending your last day at home. Well i hope you enjoy it here just as much.

Amy: -goes pale and looks away from Harry and Richard-

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry * looks at her confused * you going on holiday?

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -Shakes head and pulls on her sleaves-

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: C'mon you can tell me...

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -mutters-
We're moving to England tomorrow...

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: - is stunned in silence - ... But ... Will I ever see you again?

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -Sits up straight-
You will. I promise you that.
My dad said it wouldn't be long...just until his company gets more money.

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: Ok... Ok.... Ok that's good... I won't loose you forever. * hugs her again before going to his seat and getting ready for class *

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -Tears up-
-Cries Silently through the class-
-the bell rings for break and she runs out to the toilet and wipes her face-

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: * chases after her trying not to cry forr her sack*

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -Her friends are all waiting outside-
-She takes a minute to compose herself and then comes out-
Caitlin: Amy are you ok?
Layla: Where are you moving to?
Kathryn: Are you excited?
Claire: What about your boyfriend?
Amy: Uh...i'm fine.
I'm moving to Oxford.
I guess...
-freezes and looks at Harry-

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: It's going to be ok...it's just a little while then you'll see me again, it'll feel like it was just yesterday when you are back.

Rich : * is Deep in thought*

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -Starts crying again-
Harry...
-hugs him tightly-

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Aww, Vagule x Pogrom is a sad ship. And weird. So weird. Not sure one can call it a ship, even.

Because it's weird. And sad. And feels so... alien.

Off to sleep because I spent all day reading Prador Moon so I just had to leave this comment.

Good night, Gemma and Keiron!)

Chione Asahina said...

(Goodnight Kassy! :)

Kai The Immortal said...

(night kas)

Harry: Amy -hugs tightly - ...

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -sniffs and wipes her eyes-
I don't want to go...

Kai The Immortal said...

(*cries * That's what Tennant said when he died
Did you get text
?)

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry *hugs her tightly* do you think I do?

Inky Flame said...

(*shivers* it's freezing )

Kai The Immortal said...

( I don't get cold.... * offers warm hugglez* )

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: I-i didn't say that...
I only found out this morning.

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: -' hugs her more - but he said you leave tomorrow ... How could they do that?

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: I don't know...
-Sighs as the bell goes for class-
-walks back holding harry's hand-

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: * walks with her, squeezing her hand every couple of steps *

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(*hugs Richard*)

Kai The Immortal said...

( Richard: * is confused ... Decides to hug her back*)

Inky Flame said...

(*sneaks up behind Jack*)

Edward Fletcher said...

*jumps*

Inky Flame said...

(I'm sowwy...)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...
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Edward Fletcher said...

Don't apologise

?

Inky Flame said...

(*hugs*)

Edward Fletcher said...

*hugs*

Jai? You ok?

Inky Flame said...

(*climbs on top of your shoulders*)

Edward Fletcher said...

*holds you* koala

Inky Flame said...

(Arf! *kisses*)

Edward Fletcher said...

*kisses* hehe XD

Jai, if you want to talk then yeah

Edward Fletcher said...

*I'm not much good at talking but I can try

Inky Flame said...

(*kisses* *secy pose*)

Edward Fletcher said...

*kisses and giggles* hehehe XD

Inky Flame said...

(*kisses and grins*)

Edward Fletcher said...

Hehehe XD

Inky Flame said...

(Oh I love you Jack! My soulmate )

Edward Fletcher said...

And you are my soulmate, how I love you

Inky Flame said...

(*dances with you*)

Edward Fletcher said...

*dances with you*
*fails*

I'm off, bye

Inky Flame said...

(You dance beautifully!
Bye sweetie...)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...
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Dugglyn Carzainia said...

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

(Btw deleted comment was mine, the exclamation points were annoying)

Dugglyn Carzainia said...

*leaves supermegahuggletacklesofdoomvils for Jai*

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -Smiles and goes to sit down-
-class passes and the bell goes for lunch-
Amy: -waits on Harry-

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: Hugs her from behind - what you having for lunch today then?

Rich: * runs outside with a banana *

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(*laughs and supermegahuggletacklesofdoomvils dug back* Glad you're happy.)

Kai The Immortal said...

( supercalifragilisticexpialidocious)

Inky Flame said...

(Dad is taking me driving after my only lecture
I was asked whether to wait for lunch or have it now

Me; can dad take me to McDonald after?
Mum; that would be a waste of money *starts laughing*
Me; you had one! *mum has a really big laughing fit*

She won't admit it! Mum and dad must've had one when I was having a driving lesson this morning!)

Inky Flame said...

(Tis empty...)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Slow day...)

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: Just a sandwich again and some water...
-gets a sandwich and goes to sit down-
I'll be right back.
-takes the sandwich with her and sits down with Richard-
Hey...

Chione Asahina said...

(Hey Kassy if you're still here.)

Custard and Cream said...

*hell hounds can be heard growling in the diatance*

Crap

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: *looks confused * ok * smiles with his Panini wondering where she went especially on her last day *

Rich: Hey.... Shouldn't you be with your boyfriend on the last day? I don't deserve to have you here.

Chione Asahina said...

(Kirsten do you need someone to RP with?)

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: I can't let you starve. God knows what's going to happen to you whilst i'm gone...please take care of yourself. Eat as much as you can afford.
-gives him the sandwhich-
I care about you.

Kai The Immortal said...

Rich: I'll survive... * takes the sandwich and gives her half* did you eat already?

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: Yeah. You have it.
-smiles sweetly-

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Hello, Gemma and Keiron.)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Or rather, it's 1 am, good night, Gemma and Keiron.)

Chione Asahina said...

(Goodnight Kassy?)

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: * finishes his Panini* I wonder where she goes .... *goes to look for her*

Rich: Thanks * finishes it* you've got something on your face, close your eyes and I'll get it.

Reflector said...

Is anybody here?

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Vaguely?)

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: Oh, thank you
-closes her eyes-

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: * rounds a corner and see's her*

Rich: * doesn't notice him as he leans in and kisses her*

Harry: *see's her and cries out* Amy!!! Is this where you have been going to? *runs away crying *

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -Stares at Richard, Shocked-
R-richard...
-gasps and looks at Harry running away-
-scrambles to her feet and runs after him-
Harry wait!

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(I HAVE NOW APPLIED FOR COLLEGE!
IT IS DONE!
NOW I WAIT!)

Inky Flame said...

(Well done Jai ^.^)

Chione Asahina said...

(Yay Jaimie! Good luck ^.^)

Kai The Immortal said...

(what did you apply for?)

Harry: * is round the corner crying from anger * what? ... How could you?

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: I-i didn't know he was going to kiss me! He told me i had something on my face and to close my eyes so i did...

Emerald Melody said...

This day...

3 years ago...

I lost you...

We all lost you...

I still miss you and I love you so much Chase xx

R.I.P

Chione Asahina said...

(R.I.P
Who was he to you, Em? a friend or?)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(@Keiron College, it's what we do after high school and before uni. I applied to two for psychology sociology and biology.


*hugs Em*
Rip chase..)

Reflector said...

Ah, yes Chase. Man...

Thank you for the reminder, I appreciate it.

Inky Flame said...

(RIP Chase)

Feraaaa32 said...

who's chase? :O ;) :D

Chione Asahina said...

(Keiron knew what college is, he's in it right now, Jai. He was just meaning the course :)

Hey Frank. He used to come on the blog and stuff but he died.)

Inky Flame said...

(Yey! drove to sisters school!)

Chione Asahina said...

(Cool)

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: That dick! I'm going to kill him * hugs her then kisses her as if to prove a point* - storms round the corner clenching his fist-

Rich: * see him and clenches his fist*

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: No Harry! Don't hurt him!
-runs after him and hugs his arm-

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: * his arm is hot* why shouldn't I?

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -winces at the heat slightly-
He doesn't deserve to be hit just because he kissed me...

Kai The Immortal said...

Harry: * pulls his arm away* it's been a long time coming....

Rich: It's fine Amy let him have a go if he thinks hell win.

Harry * arm almost streaming now steps towards him taking a long sweeping punch subconsciously making the air cooperate and hot harder than a seven year old harder than most thirty year olds*

Rich: * * doesn't flinch as the fist connects with his face and his right canine goes through his check and breaks off his face a mixture of blood and tears but not defeat* you hit harder than my dad... - swings for him but its a feint and the sweeps his leg in trying to curb stomp him but the air is assist him as it shimmers and her does the splits before feinting from blood loss*

Harry: * smirks before feinting both from using his powers so much and asserting so much blood*

Kai The Immortal said...

* falls not feints from blood*

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: -looks in horror-
H-harry...
R-richard...
-starts crying, holding both of their hands-
-screams and darkness shoots from her in all directions-
-a teacher comes rushing over-
Amy what happened?
Amy: T-they started fighting and they both collapsed...i don't know...
-wipes her eyes-
Please help them...
-the teacher calls for another adult and the boys are carried to the nurses office and lain on beds next to each other-
-Amy sits in between them and holds both their hands-

Kai The Immortal said...

Rich: * is unconscious*

Harry: * is strong enough to squeeze her hand but he can't open his eyes*

Inky Flame said...

(Hmmmm
*thinks*)

Edward Fletcher said...

Whats on your mind? ^.^

Inky Flame said...

(My fashion sense and beliefs ^,^)

Chione Asahina said...

Amy: Harry...
-squeezes back slightly-

Fabi S. - Fashion-Conscious Fire Wraith said...

DID SOMEONE MENTION CODE NAME VERITY

(Almost a week ago but whatever)

Yes. I've read it, Kirsten, and my reaction was the same as yours.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Holy shit

1:13am

I'm dead asleep with my phone playing

Carry On Wayward Son starts playing on my phone woke me up and I just nearly went and threw my phone

I don't remember putting it on my phone

Ans the freaky thing? I have Apple Music so I cant sse purchases

Anyone wondering that song plays on like every Supernatural season finale

Jeez.....

Inky Flame said...

(This place is barren ...)

Inky Flame said...

(This place needs a pick up)

Inky Flame said...

(People of blogland, I summon thee!)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Nawww, trying to summon people *ruffles your hair*)

Inky Flame said...

(*looks disappointed*)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(*cuddles gently* You need to work on your summoning skills my friend.)

Inky Flame said...

(*cuddles* I need a oujia board)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Nah you don't.)

Inky Flame said...

(I love the paranormal
I'm doing a ghost walk in Feb )

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Cool! *smiles*)

Inky Flame said...

(*so excited*£

Edward Fletcher said...

Woo ghosts!!!!

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(I can see that xD
Rp?)

Inky Flame said...

(Okay ^.^?

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Tresha: *it's the evening after she'd accidently fallen asleep in his bed*
*hums quietly, drawing, smiling, chewing her lip, completely in a world of her own*

Inky Flame said...

Alice; *watches from doorway and giggles*

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Tresha: *blinks, hearing her giggle, cat ears atop her head flicking back to listen to the noise*
Hey Alice.
*keeps drawing, eyes bright and alive, happy*
What's my birdy doing?
(*parrot? Owl? Which was she xD*)

Inky Flame said...

(Parrot XD)

Alice; not much *eyes shift from left to right *


Flauros: *opens eyes*

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(Ah okay :)

Tresha: Not much? When are you ever not doing anything?
*glances at her quickly*
Are you okay?

Inky Flame said...

Alce: I feel great *smiles*

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Tresha: Good!
*smiles brightly, turning back to her drawing*
*looks at Flauros, blushing very slightly, smiling again*

Inky Flame said...

Flauros : good mornin *soynds cranky*

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Tresha: *grins*
Morning. Sleep well?
*closes her sketch book, putting the pencils in her pocket*

Inky Flame said...

Flauros; yes, thank you
Sleep is a weird thing

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Tresha: Its a good thing, you need it.
*smiles at him*

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