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Bound by Contract
My one passionate mistake led to my downfall...
He stole me in broad daylight and whisked me away to a land far, far away. But this wasn’t a fairytale. And he wasn’t my hero.
Broke and with nothing to lose, I thought I had no way to go but up. But boy, was I wrong!
He took one look at me. One kiss, one passionate night.
And that was all it took for my life to become his!
Like I said, he wasn’t the hero.
He was the villain.
Nor was I the heroine, I was the villain’s plaything, bound by his contract.
This is the first book of the series.
He stole me in broad daylight and whisked me away to a land far, far away. But this wasn’t a fairytale. And he wasn’t my hero.
Broke and with nothing to lose, I thought I had no way to go but up. But boy, was I wrong!
He took one look at me. One kiss, one passionate night.
And that was all it took for my life to become his!
Like I said, he wasn’t the hero.
He was the villain.
Nor was I the heroine, I was the villain’s plaything, bound by his contract.
This is the first book of the series.
178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2022
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January 24, 2026
I can’t even describe the emotional rollercoaster this book put me through! 😭💔 When I started reading, I had no idea it would hit me this hard. I laughed, I cried, and I felt so much frustration—there were moments I didn't even know if I could keep going!
Preeti is a poor girl who dreams of marrying a rich man so she can live a decent life. But when she starts working as a waitress, her entire life changes in ways she never expected.
Aaron is a rich man whose top priority is his work. When he comes on a business trip, he becomes obsessed with a waitress—and he’s willing to do anything to have her.
They enter a contract-based relationship. He can do everything except let her go. The way they slowly fall in love without even realizing it is just… indescribable ✿♡
This book is morally grey, intense, and emotional. If you love conflict, confusion, and contract-based relationships, you’ll love this story. The author has written it beautifully. I’m completely in love with this book ❤️📖✨
Preeti is a poor girl who dreams of marrying a rich man so she can live a decent life. But when she starts working as a waitress, her entire life changes in ways she never expected.
Aaron is a rich man whose top priority is his work. When he comes on a business trip, he becomes obsessed with a waitress—and he’s willing to do anything to have her.
They enter a contract-based relationship. He can do everything except let her go. The way they slowly fall in love without even realizing it is just… indescribable ✿♡
This book is morally grey, intense, and emotional. If you love conflict, confusion, and contract-based relationships, you’ll love this story. The author has written it beautifully. I’m completely in love with this book ❤️📖✨
January 12, 2026
Vibe- Dark Romance, Contractual Relationship, Obsession, Gray MMC, Indian FMC
Bound By Contract is another dark romance by Lavanya. It is a dark and intense ride where the MMC isn't a knight in shining armor, he is the danger itself.
The story pulls you in right from the start with a situation that feels like a nightmare, Preeti makes one passionate mistake, just one night, and it leads to her entire life being stolen. She is taken away in broad daylight, not to a dreamland, but to a golden cage where she is bound by a contract she cannot escape.
Our MMC, Aaron is a true villain lead. He is described as cold, calculating, and driven by power rather than love. At times he treats Preeti like a possession or a plaything instead of a person. He doesn’t want to be gentle, he wants to own her. But that is exactly what makes his character so fascinating. Watching his feelings slowly shift is the best part of the book, he goes from seeing her as something he owns to someone he fiercely wants to protect, even if his way of showing it is twisted.
Then there is Preeti. I really felt for her. She starts off as a quiet, frightened girl who is completely trapped by circumstances she can't control. But she doesn't just sit there and cry; she finds a quiet strength inside herself. Watching her learn to survive and find her voice, even while she is still locked up, was really inspiring. Her journey isn't about becoming perfect, it's about learning to fly even when your wings are clipped.
Overall, this is another wonderful read. It’s messy, it’s intense, and the relationship is built on obsession and control rather than healthy love. If you enjoy dark romances that explore the thin line between hate and love, and you like characters that are flawed and morally grey, you will definitely get hooked on this one.
P.S.- Give me a man like Aaron Mizrahi 😭💌🔥
Bound By Contract is another dark romance by Lavanya. It is a dark and intense ride where the MMC isn't a knight in shining armor, he is the danger itself.
The story pulls you in right from the start with a situation that feels like a nightmare, Preeti makes one passionate mistake, just one night, and it leads to her entire life being stolen. She is taken away in broad daylight, not to a dreamland, but to a golden cage where she is bound by a contract she cannot escape.
Our MMC, Aaron is a true villain lead. He is described as cold, calculating, and driven by power rather than love. At times he treats Preeti like a possession or a plaything instead of a person. He doesn’t want to be gentle, he wants to own her. But that is exactly what makes his character so fascinating. Watching his feelings slowly shift is the best part of the book, he goes from seeing her as something he owns to someone he fiercely wants to protect, even if his way of showing it is twisted.
Then there is Preeti. I really felt for her. She starts off as a quiet, frightened girl who is completely trapped by circumstances she can't control. But she doesn't just sit there and cry; she finds a quiet strength inside herself. Watching her learn to survive and find her voice, even while she is still locked up, was really inspiring. Her journey isn't about becoming perfect, it's about learning to fly even when your wings are clipped.
Overall, this is another wonderful read. It’s messy, it’s intense, and the relationship is built on obsession and control rather than healthy love. If you enjoy dark romances that explore the thin line between hate and love, and you like characters that are flawed and morally grey, you will definitely get hooked on this one.
P.S.- Give me a man like Aaron Mizrahi 😭💌🔥
February 9, 2026
Bound By Contract is a gripping dark romance that delves into ambition, desire, and the fine line between protection and possession. At the center of the story is Preeti Kumari, a woman determined to escape the limitations of her past as a housemaid. Her drive to improve her life shapes many of her decisions, making her a protagonist who is complex rather than idealized. Preeti’s character reflects the harsh reality of survival, where ambition often clashes with morality.
Aaron Mizrahi, a powerful Israel-based businessman is immediately drawn to Preeti. Their attraction is undeniable, but their relationship unfolds in unexpected and intense ways. The narrative explores obsession and control alongside vulnerability and longing, creating a dynamic that is emotionally charged and often unsettling.
The story challenges traditional romance tropes by presenting love as something imperfect and sometimes painful. Miscommunication, emotional distance and sacrifice play major roles in shaping the character's journey. Aaron’s choices, made in the name of protection, come at a heavy cost while Preeti struggles to balance independence with emotional attachment.
What stands out most is the emotional tension, moments where fear, love and regret collide. The characters are forced to confront their past decisions and face the consequences of their actions. Growth comes not through grand gestures but through acceptance and understanding. By the end, the story emphasizes commitment not as perfection but as choice. Choosing to stay, to forgive, and to move forward together despite unresolved scars.
This book will appeal to readers who enjoy intense romance, morally grey characters and stories that explore the darker shades of love.
Aaron Mizrahi, a powerful Israel-based businessman is immediately drawn to Preeti. Their attraction is undeniable, but their relationship unfolds in unexpected and intense ways. The narrative explores obsession and control alongside vulnerability and longing, creating a dynamic that is emotionally charged and often unsettling.
The story challenges traditional romance tropes by presenting love as something imperfect and sometimes painful. Miscommunication, emotional distance and sacrifice play major roles in shaping the character's journey. Aaron’s choices, made in the name of protection, come at a heavy cost while Preeti struggles to balance independence with emotional attachment.
What stands out most is the emotional tension, moments where fear, love and regret collide. The characters are forced to confront their past decisions and face the consequences of their actions. Growth comes not through grand gestures but through acceptance and understanding. By the end, the story emphasizes commitment not as perfection but as choice. Choosing to stay, to forgive, and to move forward together despite unresolved scars.
This book will appeal to readers who enjoy intense romance, morally grey characters and stories that explore the darker shades of love.
February 14, 2026
𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚒𝚜 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝙿𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚒 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚒𝚍, 𝙿𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚒 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚋𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛, 𝙿𝚛𝚎𝚎𝚝𝚒 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚕𝚍 𝚍𝚒𝚐𝚐𝚎𝚛, 𝚝𝚛𝚢𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕𝚢 𝚝𝚘 𝚏𝚒𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚊 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜𝚗’𝚝 𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚎𝚛, 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚖𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚜𝚌𝚞𝚎. 𝚂𝚑𝚎’𝚜 𝚐𝚘𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗 𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚐𝚘𝚘𝚍 𝚊𝚝 𝚕𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚞𝚗𝚜𝚙𝚘𝚔𝚎𝚗 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜. "
Book : Bound By Contract
Author : Lavanya
Warning : Dark-Romance
Okayyyy!! Is there anything I wanna say about this book by @mrsclairebooks ??
Absolutely not.
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨. I always knew I'd fall in anyy kind of world Lavanya dii takes me into. But this? It was just the peak read of my year, so far 🔥
From the very start, we know that both Aaron and Preeti are flawed beings, which is very compelling and actually pushed me to complete this read. It's not just your usual Dark Romance book..it's a really gripping read which explores power, a pure display of an emotional rollercoaster, a love found through circumstances.. not by their choices.
Ohhh, and it burns. And burns... The author literally demonstrated what a story sounds like when passion, fire, resistance, control, English hunger and longing co-exist in a single book. The story is layered and has a lot of emotional ambiguity.. and a hell lot of push and pull 👀🌸
Interactions charged with a spark.. is ignited into fire due to the contractual relationship between Aaron and Preeti. And all it took was one passionate mistake in her half. Kidnapped and isolated, in a whole new country.. Preeti re-discovers herself. I loooved waay many lines from this book. In fact, I'd have annotated the entire book if I had to !!
Book : Bound By Contract
Author : Lavanya
Warning : Dark-Romance
Okayyyy!! Is there anything I wanna say about this book by @mrsclairebooks ??
Absolutely not.
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙛𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨. I always knew I'd fall in anyy kind of world Lavanya dii takes me into. But this? It was just the peak read of my year, so far 🔥
From the very start, we know that both Aaron and Preeti are flawed beings, which is very compelling and actually pushed me to complete this read. It's not just your usual Dark Romance book..it's a really gripping read which explores power, a pure display of an emotional rollercoaster, a love found through circumstances.. not by their choices.
Ohhh, and it burns. And burns... The author literally demonstrated what a story sounds like when passion, fire, resistance, control, English hunger and longing co-exist in a single book. The story is layered and has a lot of emotional ambiguity.. and a hell lot of push and pull 👀🌸
Interactions charged with a spark.. is ignited into fire due to the contractual relationship between Aaron and Preeti. And all it took was one passionate mistake in her half. Kidnapped and isolated, in a whole new country.. Preeti re-discovers herself. I loooved waay many lines from this book. In fact, I'd have annotated the entire book if I had to !!
January 14, 2026
A story where two people are brought together by a legal agreement rather than desire, this book is intense and emotionally heavy.
A relationship not built on affection and choice, what could go wrong....right?
Newsflash: everything🫢
Aaron ~ Emotionally closed off, dominant, and deeply flawed. His actions often come from unresolved trauma rather than malice, though that doesn’t excuse the pain he causes.
Preeti ~ On the other hand, stands out for her quiet strength. Even when she’s trapped by circumstances, she doesn’t lose her sense of self. Her internal conflict—choosing survival without surrendering her dignity—is something I respected. She isn’t portrayed as weak, and that was refreshing for a dark romance.
What stood out to me most was how the story handles healing. Love doesn’t erase trauma here. Apologies don’t undo damage. Trust is rebuilt unevenly, and forgiveness is neither immediate nor guaranteed. It is acknowledged that relationships born from imbalance require accountability, not just affection.
So if you are someone who enjoys morally grey characters, contract-based relationships, and romances that explore power, vulnerability, and emotional consequences, you should definitely give this a try!
A relationship not built on affection and choice, what could go wrong....right?
Newsflash: everything🫢
Aaron ~ Emotionally closed off, dominant, and deeply flawed. His actions often come from unresolved trauma rather than malice, though that doesn’t excuse the pain he causes.
Preeti ~ On the other hand, stands out for her quiet strength. Even when she’s trapped by circumstances, she doesn’t lose her sense of self. Her internal conflict—choosing survival without surrendering her dignity—is something I respected. She isn’t portrayed as weak, and that was refreshing for a dark romance.
What stood out to me most was how the story handles healing. Love doesn’t erase trauma here. Apologies don’t undo damage. Trust is rebuilt unevenly, and forgiveness is neither immediate nor guaranteed. It is acknowledged that relationships born from imbalance require accountability, not just affection.
So if you are someone who enjoys morally grey characters, contract-based relationships, and romances that explore power, vulnerability, and emotional consequences, you should definitely give this a try!
February 13, 2026
This story pulls you into a world that’s intense, layered, and impossible to look away from. From the very beginning, it keeps a tight grip on your attention and never really lets go. What stood out to me the most was how deeply the characters evolve as the story unfolds—especially Aaron and Preeti. Their journeys feel raw, emotional, and very real.
Preeti’s resilience is inspiring. Even when she’s pushed into circumstances beyond her control, she refuses to break, and that strength makes her incredibly compelling. Aaron, on the other hand, is complex and intimidating, adding a constant tension that keeps the plot charged. Their connection is far from simple—it’s filled with power struggles, emotional depth, and moments that make you question everything.
The book explores darker themes like control, desire, fear, and emotional vulnerability, while also weaving in love and personal growth. With unexpected turns and a gripping pace, this story keeps surprising you until the end. If you enjoy intense romances that don’t shy away from the messy and complicated sides of human emotions, this one is definitely worth picking up.
Preeti’s resilience is inspiring. Even when she’s pushed into circumstances beyond her control, she refuses to break, and that strength makes her incredibly compelling. Aaron, on the other hand, is complex and intimidating, adding a constant tension that keeps the plot charged. Their connection is far from simple—it’s filled with power struggles, emotional depth, and moments that make you question everything.
The book explores darker themes like control, desire, fear, and emotional vulnerability, while also weaving in love and personal growth. With unexpected turns and a gripping pace, this story keeps surprising you until the end. If you enjoy intense romances that don’t shy away from the messy and complicated sides of human emotions, this one is definitely worth picking up.
January 12, 2026
A VILLAIN'S LOVE STORY WHAT MORE DO WE NEED?? 🤌🏻😫
This story pulls you in from the very beginning with its dark and intense atmosphere. The romance is complicated and emotional, unfolding in a way that feels raw rather than perfect. Every chapter adds more tension, making it hard to put the book down 💔🔥
Preeti’s journey is deeply moving and easy to connect with. She starts off frightened and trapped by her circumstances, but her growth happens slowly and realistically. Watching her find strength little by little was one of the most powerful parts of the story 🕊️✨
Aaron is cold, commanding, and morally grey, making him a true dark romance lead. He isn’t meant to be admired, and that’s what makes him so compelling. The gradual shift in his emotions adds depth and keeps the story emotionally intense ❤️🔥
This is not a soft or sweet love story. It’s messy, dramatic, and emotionally heavy, with strong chemistry and tension throughout. If you enjoy dark romances with flawed characters and intense emotions, this book is definitely worth reading 📖✨
This story pulls you in from the very beginning with its dark and intense atmosphere. The romance is complicated and emotional, unfolding in a way that feels raw rather than perfect. Every chapter adds more tension, making it hard to put the book down 💔🔥
Preeti’s journey is deeply moving and easy to connect with. She starts off frightened and trapped by her circumstances, but her growth happens slowly and realistically. Watching her find strength little by little was one of the most powerful parts of the story 🕊️✨
Aaron is cold, commanding, and morally grey, making him a true dark romance lead. He isn’t meant to be admired, and that’s what makes him so compelling. The gradual shift in his emotions adds depth and keeps the story emotionally intense ❤️🔥
This is not a soft or sweet love story. It’s messy, dramatic, and emotionally heavy, with strong chemistry and tension throughout. If you enjoy dark romances with flawed characters and intense emotions, this book is definitely worth reading 📖✨
February 10, 2026
💌BOOK REVIEW 💌
My Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶
“Bound by Contract” is dark, intense with so many twist and turns.A Dark world where power, obsession, and control is everything❤️🔥
Preeti begins as a vulnerable girl, trapped by her own circumstances!!! Her emotions feel raw and real...But slowly she became the strong girl watching her grow her character was satisfying
Aaron is a true villain lead commanding and morally grey!!! She's intense, strong and cold!! His possessiveness and control behavior was everything and felt very dark but the way his emotions shift from ownership to protection is Amazing and felt real🤍
The tension between Preeti and Aaron was so howtt,Dark, messy, and addictive in all the right ways!!! I love the way the story unravels🫶
The writing was amazing that handles dark themes amazingly anx effectively, making the tension and emotional conflict feel natural.
My Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶
“Bound by Contract” is dark, intense with so many twist and turns.A Dark world where power, obsession, and control is everything❤️🔥
Preeti begins as a vulnerable girl, trapped by her own circumstances!!! Her emotions feel raw and real...But slowly she became the strong girl watching her grow her character was satisfying
Aaron is a true villain lead commanding and morally grey!!! She's intense, strong and cold!! His possessiveness and control behavior was everything and felt very dark but the way his emotions shift from ownership to protection is Amazing and felt real🤍
The tension between Preeti and Aaron was so howtt,Dark, messy, and addictive in all the right ways!!! I love the way the story unravels🫶
The writing was amazing that handles dark themes amazingly anx effectively, making the tension and emotional conflict feel natural.
January 27, 2026
This book is dark, addictive and intriguing.
It is not a typical love story with rainbows and sweet talk. It's dark, messy, complicated, intense, and raw. Preeti starts on a difficult spot and gets bound by contract with Aaron. He is a billionaire, ruthless, cold and wants her as a possession. Everything about their relationship is what makes this book so interesting and kept me hooked throughout.
The writing was really engaging. The character growth of both Aaron and Preeti is the highlight of this book. There are so many twists and turns in this story. Preeti is so strong that she doesn’t give up and survives. This story has so many elements like obsession, dominance, surrender, love, vulnerabilities, fears, haunts of the past, and so much more that I loved.
It is not a typical love story with rainbows and sweet talk. It's dark, messy, complicated, intense, and raw. Preeti starts on a difficult spot and gets bound by contract with Aaron. He is a billionaire, ruthless, cold and wants her as a possession. Everything about their relationship is what makes this book so interesting and kept me hooked throughout.
The writing was really engaging. The character growth of both Aaron and Preeti is the highlight of this book. There are so many twists and turns in this story. Preeti is so strong that she doesn’t give up and survives. This story has so many elements like obsession, dominance, surrender, love, vulnerabilities, fears, haunts of the past, and so much more that I loved.
February 3, 2026
Bound By Contract written by @mrsclairebooks is a dark romance novel. Just like the title suggests, Preeti and Aaron find themselves in a situation outside their hands and they are tied together only to fall in love later 💕💕 I really found the story very very interesting ✨✨✨ This is the kind of tale which will keep you awake till 4 a.m. ❤️❤️❤️ I really loved many things-
The prologue felt really cute 🥰 and also sparks curiosity.
The story is written in dual point of view which is my most favourite and which feels like cherry on the cake 💓
It's very spicy and emotional at the same time.✨✨🔥🔥🔥
The hindi dialogues adds fun to the story.
The writing style keeps the readers hooked and the writing style flows nicely. For me, it's definitely a five star read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The prologue felt really cute 🥰 and also sparks curiosity.
The story is written in dual point of view which is my most favourite and which feels like cherry on the cake 💓
It's very spicy and emotional at the same time.✨✨🔥🔥🔥
The hindi dialogues adds fun to the story.
The writing style keeps the readers hooked and the writing style flows nicely. For me, it's definitely a five star read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
June 17, 2025
not a fan
Can I just say, what the actual heck did I just read? I can see the idea, and I think it would be good, but the characters fall flat and are unlikable. I am trying to give the authors some grace since English is not their first language, but the way Aaron describes Preeti is masochistic. Also, TW, there is def some SA. I don’t really vibe with the ‘her body is saying yes’ trope. OH, and it is way too short. The ‘cliffhanger’ isn’t gripping enough to make me want to keep reading.
Can I just say, what the actual heck did I just read? I can see the idea, and I think it would be good, but the characters fall flat and are unlikable. I am trying to give the authors some grace since English is not their first language, but the way Aaron describes Preeti is masochistic. Also, TW, there is def some SA. I don’t really vibe with the ‘her body is saying yes’ trope. OH, and it is way too short. The ‘cliffhanger’ isn’t gripping enough to make me want to keep reading.
February 10, 2026
You know those books that leave you staring at the wall like your soul just exited your body?
Yeah. This was that book for me.
No matter how much I write, scream, cry, or type in all caps, I will never be able to explain how much I loved this book or how much these characters mean to me. Impossible. You will only understand once you read it. Until then, you simply will not get it.
When I was at 94%, I did not want it to end, but at the same time I could not stop reading. . Do I regret it? Absolutely not. I am just insanely grateful I read this before the year ended because yes, instant all time favourite.
This book is technically so long but somehow felt way too short. I need more of them. I need to know what they are doing now. I need updates on their lives. I need everything.
The writing was so immersive that half the time I forgot I was reading. It felt like I was inside the story, living their emotions, feeling every moment, every look, every heartbeat. It was intense, raw, and painfully real.
I am writing this review right after finishing the book. No actually, the book finished me. I am happy they got their happy ending, but I am devastated that I cannot keep reading about them until my heart finally moves on, which I know it never will.
I genuinely do not know what to do with my life now. I need a reading break because there is a 100% chance I will not love another book for a while. My heart is already occupied. Permanently booked. No vacancies.
Bhai, this was not just a book. I do not even think there is a word to describe what it means to me. All I can say is this. I would take rebirth just to read this book again for the first time. Again and again and again. 🫶🏻😭✨
Yeah. This was that book for me.
No matter how much I write, scream, cry, or type in all caps, I will never be able to explain how much I loved this book or how much these characters mean to me. Impossible. You will only understand once you read it. Until then, you simply will not get it.
When I was at 94%, I did not want it to end, but at the same time I could not stop reading. . Do I regret it? Absolutely not. I am just insanely grateful I read this before the year ended because yes, instant all time favourite.
This book is technically so long but somehow felt way too short. I need more of them. I need to know what they are doing now. I need updates on their lives. I need everything.
The writing was so immersive that half the time I forgot I was reading. It felt like I was inside the story, living their emotions, feeling every moment, every look, every heartbeat. It was intense, raw, and painfully real.
I am writing this review right after finishing the book. No actually, the book finished me. I am happy they got their happy ending, but I am devastated that I cannot keep reading about them until my heart finally moves on, which I know it never will.
I genuinely do not know what to do with my life now. I need a reading break because there is a 100% chance I will not love another book for a while. My heart is already occupied. Permanently booked. No vacancies.
Bhai, this was not just a book. I do not even think there is a word to describe what it means to me. All I can say is this. I would take rebirth just to read this book again for the first time. Again and again and again. 🫶🏻😭✨
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