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Book Title: THE MINDLESS: A Futurist Novel
Character: Venz
Book Role: Supporting Character / Antagonist
Job: Overseer of Dios: A domed city for the 1% built on the ruins of Los Angeles
Year: 2283

First off, before we...

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