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Dark speculative "what-ifs" and late-night ramblings. Also books. Lots of books.

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About V. S. Holmes

International bestselling author of queer SFF. Creator of the STARS' EDGE: NEL BENTLY BOOKS and BLOOD OF TITANS universe. Writer for SolForge Fusion

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