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Penn Cole
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December 12 - December 17, 2025
“When forgotten blood on heartstone falls, then shall the chains be broke,” she crooned. “Life for life, old debt requires, or eternal be his yoke.”
Suddenly I understood why so many of the girls were dripping with red. And why the madam had told me not to worry about it. Like I said, Paradise Row women were nothing if not loyal.
Don’t choose a mediocre life for a mediocre man. Go be exceptional. If he’s worth it, he won’t judge you. And if he’s really the one, he’ll come along for the ride.”
“If the death of innocents is a cost we’re willing to pay, then we don’t deserve to be powerful.”

