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"ref": "2013, Berlin Reed, The Ethical Butcher: How Thoughtful Eating Can Change Your World, Soft Skull Press, →ISBN, page 253:",
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"ref": "2015, Rachel Lynn, Women of the Night: Seven Supernaturally Charged Short Stories, Bast & Rune, page 1",
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"ref": "2018, Allie Ritch, Vampire Territory Box Set Volume 1:: Vampire Territory, Allie Ritch, →ISBN:",
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},
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"ref": "2018, Allie Ritch, Vampire Territory Box Set Volume 1:: Vampire Territory, Allie Ritch, →ISBN:",
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