I was a slave, but never a fool. This empire is vast beyond imagining and we have killed only a fraction of the force they will bring against us. They will kill us, all of us, for we are slaves and we cannot be allowed even the barest hope of freedom. Without us, they have no empire.
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About Anthony Ryan, Queen of Fire

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  • Freedom — The value of liberty, independence, and self-determination
  • Hope — Words of encouragement about optimism and brighter futures
  • Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth

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