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Pocketful of You
"Nothing in Pocketful is as it seems."
Evil is lurking all around us and Sketch and I cannot escape the secrets of our past. A past that, up until now, neither one of us knew existed. Torn apart by our cruel, vindictive fathers, we face our biggest challenge yet; staying alive.
Pocketful of You is the third in a four-book series. Therefore, the storyline continues into the fourth book. Because of its explicit sexual content, mature themes, bully themes, potential triggers, and bad language, it is suitable for mature readers.
Series in order:
Pocketful of Blame
Pocketful of Shame
Pocketful of You
Pocketful of Us
Evil is lurking all around us and Sketch and I cannot escape the secrets of our past. A past that, up until now, neither one of us knew existed. Torn apart by our cruel, vindictive fathers, we face our biggest challenge yet; staying alive.
Pocketful of You is the third in a four-book series. Therefore, the storyline continues into the fourth book. Because of its explicit sexual content, mature themes, bully themes, potential triggers, and bad language, it is suitable for mature readers.
Series in order:
Pocketful of Blame
Pocketful of Shame
Pocketful of You
Pocketful of Us
178 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2019
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About the author
Chloe Walsh
63 books32.9k followersChloe Walsh is the NYT and USA Today bestselling author of The Boys of Tommen series, which exploded in popularity on TikTok, Goodreads, and Amazon. She has been writing and publishing New Adult and Adult contemporary romance for mature audiences for over a decade. Her Tommen series has been translated into multiple languages around the world, finding bestselling success in several countries. Chloe focuses heavily on the mental health dynamics of her characters, shining a light on important, real-life topics that are close to her heart. Heavily influenced by her own real life experiences, she pens tearjerking, and often harrowing narratives, giving another perspective to, often, unspoken everyday issues. Chloe hails from West Cork, Ireland, where she continues to reside with her family.
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September 13, 2019
***4,5 "Romi-pains!!!" stars***
"Maybe it was for the best.
Death would keep us safe.
Life was too dangerous."
The development of this story is sooooo crazy!!!
Seriously guys, this story started as a bully story and it turned out so much more!!!
The story is soooo perplexed... More than i could imagine and I'm sooo frustrated!!!
The truth is that this book was too short, but it revealed so many things and at the same time, it created more questions...
What will happen after all???
"I wasn't crazy after all.
Nothing in Pocketful was as it seemed."
Sketch and Romi for once again are separating by evil forces that you could imagine them to be allies in reality!!!
Sketch is fighting for his life, but his mind and heart is always with her...
Romi is forcing to be somewhere far away and her fate is not seeming good at all!!! She is betrayed by a person very close to her... Her mind are clearing and pieces of the truth are coming slowly back...
"We love each other. We've got each other's back. Since forever and for always."
Presley, even though he don't have too, is still fighting for the truth and to help Romi and Sketch...
In order to do so, he is finding some well known characters from previous books of Chloe!!!!
Hello, Noah Messina and Lucky!!!! Woohoooooo!!!!
But still... everything is a mess and we need more answers... I can not wait for the final book!!!
Bring it on, baby!!!!
"You are my first, last, best, and only friend...
You also happen to be my first, last best, and only lover...
Because you, Romi Dillon, are my only everything."
"Since forever?"
"And for always."
"Maybe it was for the best.
Death would keep us safe.
Life was too dangerous."
The development of this story is sooooo crazy!!!
Seriously guys, this story started as a bully story and it turned out so much more!!!
The story is soooo perplexed... More than i could imagine and I'm sooo frustrated!!!
The truth is that this book was too short, but it revealed so many things and at the same time, it created more questions...
What will happen after all???
"I wasn't crazy after all.
Nothing in Pocketful was as it seemed."
Sketch and Romi for once again are separating by evil forces that you could imagine them to be allies in reality!!!
Sketch is fighting for his life, but his mind and heart is always with her...
Romi is forcing to be somewhere far away and her fate is not seeming good at all!!! She is betrayed by a person very close to her... Her mind are clearing and pieces of the truth are coming slowly back...
"We love each other. We've got each other's back. Since forever and for always."
Presley, even though he don't have too, is still fighting for the truth and to help Romi and Sketch...
In order to do so, he is finding some well known characters from previous books of Chloe!!!!
Hello, Noah Messina and Lucky!!!! Woohoooooo!!!!
But still... everything is a mess and we need more answers... I can not wait for the final book!!!
Bring it on, baby!!!!
"You are my first, last, best, and only friend...
You also happen to be my first, last best, and only lover...
Because you, Romi Dillon, are my only everything."
"Since forever?"
"And for always."
July 3, 2025
▹My ⭐ Rating: ★★★ out of 5
▹Format: 🎧Audiobook
▹TL;DR Review: third of 4 books. I enjoyed this continuation, I feel like the plot is finally happening. Only 178 pages.
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○★○ What to Expect from This Book: ○★○
– FMC: Ramona “Romi” Dillon. finds out that everyone she’s known is not who they said they were
– MMC 1: Holden “Sketch” Capaldi. fighting for his life, remembering his past
– MMC 2: Quinton Presley. enlists help from ex con family (tie in to Chloe’s Carter Kids series)
– Location: Pocketful, Louisiana (fictional town)
– POV: Three first-person POVs
– Spice: No explicit spice scenes
– Tropes: mystery/suspense, cliffhanger, small town, high schoolers, buried memories
– Triggers: nefarious parents, being shot, abduction
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↻ ◁ || ▷ ↺ 1:00 ──ㅇ────── 4:12
Now Playing: Back to You by Selena Gomez
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⍟»This or That«⍟
Character Driven——————✧—————Plot Driven
Insta Love/Lust———————✧————Slow Burn
Sweet————————✧———Spicy
Light/Fluffy————————✧———Heavy/Emotional
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🎯 My Thoughts:
I feel like reviewing this as a book would be like reviewing a chapter in any book since this is just a snippet of the whole story—but this is where we get more details on why Chris was killed and who is after Romi and Sketch.
I enjoyed it enough, but this series overall is just…okay.
▹Format: 🎧Audiobook
▹TL;DR Review: third of 4 books. I enjoyed this continuation, I feel like the plot is finally happening. Only 178 pages.
─────────────────────────
○★○ What to Expect from This Book: ○★○
– FMC: Ramona “Romi” Dillon. finds out that everyone she’s known is not who they said they were
– MMC 1: Holden “Sketch” Capaldi. fighting for his life, remembering his past
– MMC 2: Quinton Presley. enlists help from ex con family (tie in to Chloe’s Carter Kids series)
– Location: Pocketful, Louisiana (fictional town)
– POV: Three first-person POVs
– Spice: No explicit spice scenes
– Tropes: mystery/suspense, cliffhanger, small town, high schoolers, buried memories
– Triggers: nefarious parents, being shot, abduction
─────────────────────────
↻ ◁ || ▷ ↺ 1:00 ──ㅇ────── 4:12
Now Playing: Back to You by Selena Gomez
╰┈➤ ❝ You could break my heart in two but when it heals it beats for you❞
─────────────────────────
⍟»This or That«⍟
Character Driven——————✧—————Plot Driven
Insta Love/Lust———————✧————Slow Burn
Sweet————————✧———Spicy
Light/Fluffy————————✧———Heavy/Emotional
─────────────────────────
🎯 My Thoughts:
I feel like reviewing this as a book would be like reviewing a chapter in any book since this is just a snippet of the whole story—but this is where we get more details on why Chris was killed and who is after Romi and Sketch.
I enjoyed it enough, but this series overall is just…okay.
December 12, 2020
2.5
yeah this wasn’t as good. it was frustrating as hell, super short and I don’t know, I didn’t like how everything was shown to us. I hope the last one is better!!!
yeah this wasn’t as good. it was frustrating as hell, super short and I don’t know, I didn’t like how everything was shown to us. I hope the last one is better!!!
August 30, 2019
Way too short, I wanted so much more. So much happens in so few pages and just leaves the reader desperately wanting more. Chloe Walsh is the queen of cliffhangers and this one is another doozy. Not long to wait until the final installment though so I guess I just have to be patient. Damn Chloe Walsh.
September 1, 2019
“It’s a lie. Your life. His life. All of it.”
“Blood, bullets, betrayal and destruction.”
Chloe Walsh
This story will have you on edge.
It’s has action, mafia, secrets, lies, love, friendship.
I love Romi and Sketch even more. The flashbacks were raw and emotional.
These cliffhangers make me want to throw my kindle.
I need book 4!
“Blood, bullets, betrayal and destruction.”
Chloe Walsh
This story will have you on edge.
It’s has action, mafia, secrets, lies, love, friendship.
I love Romi and Sketch even more. The flashbacks were raw and emotional.
These cliffhangers make me want to throw my kindle.
I need book 4!
September 22, 2019
Despite promising description and all other things
1.Romi is annoying as hell. It is rare to find such an annoying and unlovable FMC as Romi. I prefer my protagonists likeable.
2. Sketch - he is also annoying as hell. This supposedly strong, independant guy is wining like a small girl (a male version to Romi).
3. The twist in the story is strange and somehow unbelievable. Cannot understand how in one day a loving parent can become unloving and cruel.
4. Why two books are divided in 4 book series? In order to get more money or what? A 100 page book? Seriously? I could have waited for the second book if the talk was about anticipation of readers.
Anyway, the story is okay, the writing - good, no bad writing errors (hate those), story flows easily and you enjoy it a lot (despite all the BS around).
1.Romi is annoying as hell. It is rare to find such an annoying and unlovable FMC as Romi. I prefer my protagonists likeable.
2. Sketch - he is also annoying as hell. This supposedly strong, independant guy is wining like a small girl (a male version to Romi).
3. The twist in the story is strange and somehow unbelievable. Cannot understand how in one day a loving parent can become unloving and cruel.
4. Why two books are divided in 4 book series? In order to get more money or what? A 100 page book? Seriously? I could have waited for the second book if the talk was about anticipation of readers.
Anyway, the story is okay, the writing - good, no bad writing errors (hate those), story flows easily and you enjoy it a lot (despite all the BS around).
September 12, 2020
Wow! You did it again Chloe Walsh...you had me hooked right from the first chapter, but it was way to short...I wanted more! We finally got some answers in this book tho and I’m looking forward to book 4. Presley is freakin hilarious. I love him and I hope we get his story soon. I loved that Noah and Lucky made an appearance in the story as well. Totally loving this series! 🥰
January 25, 2024
Honestly, a lot of the twists aren't really surprising BUT I'm still really enjoying this world!
The ending on this one.. also had a hunch BUT LOVED!
The ending on this one.. also had a hunch BUT LOVED!
January 29, 2024
Cuando inicié esta serie JAMÁS imaginé que hubiera mafia en ella. Los giros cada vez me sorprenden más, creo que soy muy tonta para verlos venir pero DIOS, esto se puso FUERTE.
April 9, 2024
WHAT THE HELL
February 23, 2020
Those cliffhangers tho. Keeps me coming back for more. I really really enjoy Presley's character his humor is something else. I kept finding myself laughing out loud. We get introduced to new characters in this book. Still not sure how I feel about them.. but major Bombs are dropped that will have you saying WTF
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December 29, 2019Pages: 117
My rating (stars): 4
Read other books from this author in the future: yes
In the third book of this series a lot of thing are happening. Romi, Skretch and Presley are torn apart. Everybody is working on solving the mystery and each one of them finds a part of it. It was a short read. Looking forward to the conclusion in book 4!
My rating (stars): 4
Read other books from this author in the future: yes
In the third book of this series a lot of thing are happening. Romi, Skretch and Presley are torn apart. Everybody is working on solving the mystery and each one of them finds a part of it. It was a short read. Looking forward to the conclusion in book 4!
August 28, 2019
This book is explosive
So many questions answered in book 3 but now so many more possibilities.
In my eyes, this series is by far Chloe’s best work.
Can’t wait for the final book and to see how everything comes together.
So many questions answered in book 3 but now so many more possibilities.
In my eyes, this series is by far Chloe’s best work.
Can’t wait for the final book and to see how everything comes together.
September 22, 2019
Ooooh and onto book 4!
So glad I have book four to go straight into, other wise I would have been left feeling bereft haha! Great book again Chloe...can’t write more...need to see what happens...
So glad I have book four to go straight into, other wise I would have been left feeling bereft haha! Great book again Chloe...can’t write more...need to see what happens...
August 15, 2020
4 Stars
#1 ↣ Pocketful of Blame: ★★★¾
#2 ↣ Pocketful of Shame: ★★★★★
#3 ↣ Pocketful of You: ★★★★
#4 ↣ Pocketful of Us: ★★★
I have decided that Chloe Walsh is definitely trying to swindle me with these short-as-hell books.
In the conclusion of Pocketful of Shame, the past has finally caught up to Romi Dillon and Sketch Capaldi. And now, they're experiencing the biggest domino effect of their lives.
I felt like I was getting repeatedly punched in the face with all these secrets getting disclosed. Seriously, I couldn't catch a break. Everything that was unknown in the beginning was unpacked in 178 pages. This book was just a slew of confessions and nothing else. Plus, we also get new characters who are involved in organized crime, who also have some... interesting analogies.
W-what? A hard-boiled egg? Is that kind of comparison even a thing?
Romi and Sketch's flashbacks were raw and incredibly angsty. They're star-crossed lovers, and the bond between them truly goes back to the beginning of their lives. Also, Presley was such a highlight in this book. Despite harrowing times, he never ran out of jokes. The way he was open with ex-convicts, and how he was shamelessly flirting with straight men? Oh man, Pres was an absolute riot.
So far, this short series has kept me on my toes. It's super exciting and fun, and I can't wait to see how it gets wrapped up.
Notes on safety (SPOILERS):
➛ h and H were together for five years until h's father blackmailed H to break up with her.
➛ During the the first year of the two-year separation, h dated H's twin until his death. h and OM only kissed and snuggled because h didn't want to go farther, and OM was gay.
➛ H never had any other partners.
➛ h and H were virgins until Pocketful of Shame.
➛ No cheating and no OW/OM drama once they get back together.
#1 ↣ Pocketful of Blame: ★★★¾
#2 ↣ Pocketful of Shame: ★★★★★
#3 ↣ Pocketful of You: ★★★★
#4 ↣ Pocketful of Us: ★★★
I have decided that Chloe Walsh is definitely trying to swindle me with these short-as-hell books.
In the conclusion of Pocketful of Shame, the past has finally caught up to Romi Dillon and Sketch Capaldi. And now, they're experiencing the biggest domino effect of their lives.
I felt like I was getting repeatedly punched in the face with all these secrets getting disclosed. Seriously, I couldn't catch a break. Everything that was unknown in the beginning was unpacked in 178 pages. This book was just a slew of confessions and nothing else. Plus, we also get new characters who are involved in organized crime, who also have some... interesting analogies.
"Ah," Raffaele chuckled. "There is fire buried deep inside the ice that surrounds you, Ramona. You are not the delicate flower you appear—more like a hard-boiled egg. That is good to know. It will keep you strong."
W-what? A hard-boiled egg? Is that kind of comparison even a thing?
Romi and Sketch's flashbacks were raw and incredibly angsty. They're star-crossed lovers, and the bond between them truly goes back to the beginning of their lives. Also, Presley was such a highlight in this book. Despite harrowing times, he never ran out of jokes. The way he was open with ex-convicts, and how he was shamelessly flirting with straight men? Oh man, Pres was an absolute riot.
"Come on, cowboy," Lucky chuckled, throwing an arm over my shoulder. "Let me fill up that big brain of yours. You won't believe half the shit I've unearthed."
"I'd prefer if you filled my–"
"Don’t push it, cowboy."
"Okie-dokie."
So far, this short series has kept me on my toes. It's super exciting and fun, and I can't wait to see how it gets wrapped up.
Notes on safety (SPOILERS):
➛ h and H were together for five years until h's father blackmailed H to break up with her.
➛ During the the first year of the two-year separation, h dated H's twin until his death. h and OM only kissed and snuggled because h didn't want to go farther, and OM was gay.
➛ H never had any other partners.
➛ h and H were virgins until Pocketful of Shame.
➛ No cheating and no OW/OM drama once they get back together.
July 25, 2025
If you're ready for an emotional rollercoaster with small-town secrets, broken hearts, and characters you’ll fall head over heels for, look no further.
Pocketful of Blame, Pocketful of Shame, Pocketful of You, and Pocketful of Us are all told in first-person from Romi, Sketch, and Prestley’s points of view—and they’re ALL currently free on Audible until August 5th!
Romi’s story is raw and intense. After a devastating accident that killed her boyfriend (who just happened to be her ex’s twin brother), she’s branded by her town as the villain. But no one is more brutal than the boy who once promised to protect her, Sketch.
There’s love. There’s trauma. There’s that constant what happened between them? question that pulls you deeper into every chapter. And then there’s Prestley, the absolute MVP of comic relief and loyalty. I’m obsessed 🫶 (Pocketful's Gibsie)
Trigger warning: this series does discuss suicide and bullying, so please take care before diving in.
But if you loved Binding 13 series, and crave a story packed with pain, passion, and powerfully written relationships, add this one to your TBR ASAP.
Pocketful of Blame, Pocketful of Shame, Pocketful of You, and Pocketful of Us are all told in first-person from Romi, Sketch, and Prestley’s points of view—and they’re ALL currently free on Audible until August 5th!
Romi’s story is raw and intense. After a devastating accident that killed her boyfriend (who just happened to be her ex’s twin brother), she’s branded by her town as the villain. But no one is more brutal than the boy who once promised to protect her, Sketch.
There’s love. There’s trauma. There’s that constant what happened between them? question that pulls you deeper into every chapter. And then there’s Prestley, the absolute MVP of comic relief and loyalty. I’m obsessed 🫶 (Pocketful's Gibsie)
Trigger warning: this series does discuss suicide and bullying, so please take care before diving in.
But if you loved Binding 13 series, and crave a story packed with pain, passion, and powerfully written relationships, add this one to your TBR ASAP.
April 27, 2023
this starts off with sketch being shot by her dad. sketch is having flashbacks of him and romi throughout the years: their first kiss, romi’s first period (they thought she was dying). so romi actually has a twin and chris and sketch were not twins. romi’s dad has been hiding from his mafia family because he tried to overthrow the leader rafael. god this series is crazy.
Quotes:
"I love you because you are the best part of my day." Smiling, I pressed a kiss to the curve of her jaw. "I love you because you are sweet, and funny, and smoking hot –" I paused to flick my tongue over her fluttering pulse, "I love you because you make me feel wanted and safe, and…not alone. I'm always alone, Ro. 'Least that's how I feel. But you? You make the loneliness go away."
-sketch to romi (younger)
Quotes:
"I love you because you are the best part of my day." Smiling, I pressed a kiss to the curve of her jaw. "I love you because you are sweet, and funny, and smoking hot –" I paused to flick my tongue over her fluttering pulse, "I love you because you make me feel wanted and safe, and…not alone. I'm always alone, Ro. 'Least that's how I feel. But you? You make the loneliness go away."
-sketch to romi (younger)
July 10, 2025
audiobook
Loved the unfolding of the story the plot twist where very well done did not expect that i was thinking more of a sci-fi story plot but no it was mafia related which i do not mind i loved how i was just caught of guard from what i thought was coming...
at this point i am just kinda rushing tru the story because i want to know what is going to happened to them
Loved the moments where they where alone the most .. characters had the chemistry
my only thing might be that the fmc was very naive most of the story
not sure if it was ment to be on purpose for the character but it was annoying at times
Loved the unfolding of the story the plot twist where very well done did not expect that i was thinking more of a sci-fi story plot but no it was mafia related which i do not mind i loved how i was just caught of guard from what i thought was coming...
at this point i am just kinda rushing tru the story because i want to know what is going to happened to them
Loved the moments where they where alone the most .. characters had the chemistry
my only thing might be that the fmc was very naive most of the story
not sure if it was ment to be on purpose for the character but it was annoying at times
October 26, 2024
I expressed my disappointment with the way this series is written for all the other books but I can do it once more. I really loved the idea, the characters, the plots, the potentials but Chloe fucked it up.. she had a gold mine with these books and she wasn’t able to deliver 😡
Everything is rushed and not well explained. Important moments are just mentioned as memories or briefly..
Sketch and Romi deserved more than this.. Chris and Pres deserved more..
Everything is rushed and not well explained. Important moments are just mentioned as memories or briefly..
Sketch and Romi deserved more than this.. Chris and Pres deserved more..
January 2, 2025
We pretty much find out everything that happened in the past with Sketch and Romi's dads.. Alot of jealousy on Romi's dad part... We never found out how the twin was able to find where Sketch and Quinton were at ... And it was driving me crazy how Romi remembered Sketch was the boy behind the door but took so long to tell his dad that he was still alive(had me biting my nails waiting for him to find out Sketch was his son) Ready for the last part..
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 21, 2023
Goodreads is so fucked up honestly! It ain't letting me post a review on this one. But let me tell you guys, these books are amazing - the thrill, suspense & the romance. ALL OF IT is top notch. Idk what the heck is wrong with this app but definitely read this if you wanna read a good short series ❤️
November 6, 2024
I ATE THIS UP!!! Literally read all 4 of these in a little over a day! Short reads BUT each leaves on a cliffhanger making you go to the next immediately. Did I break down and sob like i did in Boys of Tommen? No. But did I love it almost as much? Yes!
“Nothing in Pocketful is as it seems.”
Mystery. Danger. Love. Spice. Found family. Plot twists. Fast and easy read. Loved every second.
“Nothing in Pocketful is as it seems.”
Mystery. Danger. Love. Spice. Found family. Plot twists. Fast and easy read. Loved every second.
April 30, 2023
Of course I love Sketch and Rowen ... to high school loves wanting each other. What I didn't love was all the family drama and secrets. And the author dragged a storyline into 4 FREAKEN books... for no reason. The high ratings make no sense.
Audible purchase
Audible purchase
July 22, 2023
For a book that had like 140 pages there was easily 20 bombs drops so good also love a cross over but I never finished the carter kids and it confused me so if your going to read it, read carter kids first
January 2, 2025
Well shit didn't see that coming 😮💨 i love Romi and Sketch and Presley is my favorite character beside (Gibs also by Chloe) flipping hilarious the both of them! Onto the last book, hopefully comes together the way I'm hoping it does!
June 10, 2025
I wanted to five it 5 stars, even though i really did enjoy this book. The bamter at the end especially with the secondary caracters was sooo childish and annoying especially in such serious Circumstances it just really didn't fit for me.
June 26, 2025
Why so short
They are so good but so short. I've read all three in a day and now I'm almost done with this series 😭😞😭 I get so attached and these books end. Super happy to hear family names from previous books that was awesome.
They are so good but so short. I've read all three in a day and now I'm almost done with this series 😭😞😭 I get so attached and these books end. Super happy to hear family names from previous books that was awesome.
August 24, 2025
Pocketful series! 😮💨‼️
5⭐️
✨Y’all already heard me talk about this, I’m serious, I devoured these in 2 days! Romeo and Juliet type vibes, with some mafia family, secrets, lies, and mystery mixed in! 🙌🏻 The covers make it seem super spicy, but it’s not. Like maybe one or two scenes in each book! 😮💨 I loved the characters so much and in true Chloe fashion the storytelling and plot were excellent! ALSO a side character that made me laugh like Gibby made me laugh in Binding 13, he was soooo funny! 🫱🏻🫲🏼🥰
✨I WISHED for more at the end, but honestly that was me just not ready to be done! 😅
5⭐️
✨Y’all already heard me talk about this, I’m serious, I devoured these in 2 days! Romeo and Juliet type vibes, with some mafia family, secrets, lies, and mystery mixed in! 🙌🏻 The covers make it seem super spicy, but it’s not. Like maybe one or two scenes in each book! 😮💨 I loved the characters so much and in true Chloe fashion the storytelling and plot were excellent! ALSO a side character that made me laugh like Gibby made me laugh in Binding 13, he was soooo funny! 🫱🏻🫲🏼🥰
✨I WISHED for more at the end, but honestly that was me just not ready to be done! 😅
March 31, 2021
Short but good.
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