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We’re going to change the world It doesn’t matter that we’ve already done that more than once All that ain

--FROM "KING OF THE WORMS," AN INTERVIEW WITH DR STEVEN BANKS, CO-FOUNDER OF SYMBOGEN ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN ROLLING STONE, FEBRUARY 2027

Love me once to lose me twice;

Learn to take your own advice

Try to love the darkness if you want to reach the light

Know your quest but leave your name

I will love you all the saht

The broken doors are open, and they yearn to bring you home

My darling boy, be careful now, and don’t go out alone

--FROM DON’T GO OUT ALONE, BY SIMONE KIMBERLEY, PUBLISHED 2006 BY LIGHTHOUSE PRESS CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT

Chapter 20

SEPTEMBER 2027

The closet connected to a service corridor, which connected in turn to an underground garage that was probably used by janitorial personnel: it was s efficiency, never lowering her guns I struggled to keep up, and was panting slightly by the tie

"We rest here for five, and then we’re on the move," she said