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“We were left with nothing because of a love like acid that ate its way through our entire family.”
― The Elephant Tree
― The Elephant Tree
“The filigreed iron gates of the Navy Yard were open wide between two pillars that featured large spread-winged eagles on orbs. Men were standing around as women came out together in their overalls after their shifts. Before the war women didn’t work at the Navy Yard, but with men joining up or drafted and a new campaign with a poster of 'Rosie the Riveter' it did its job encouraging woman to work outside the home for the war effort.”
― The Cases Nobody Wanted
― The Cases Nobody Wanted
“In the 1970’s and '80s, arcade games used CRT monitors for classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong. Today, many retro gamers still love these screens for their cool old-school feel when playing.”
― Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented By The Alchemical Wizards - Book 2
― Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented By The Alchemical Wizards - Book 2
“Mary moved down to join the gathered actors, but little was said beyond questioning whispers. This was, after all, a morgue.”
― Mademoiselle le Sleuth
― Mademoiselle le Sleuth
“What's that Einstein quote about expecting different results from the same person? I shouldn't feel bad - I'm here, aren't I, I'm not the parent who didn't even text. Or the one who locked themselves in their bedroom half of Christmas. Talking like this, it's become clear that we are the main parts. This has all been about us, the sisters. I hadn't realised. I tell my mouth not to share these thoughts and Dana offers me another cigarette.”
― Faber Faber Weirdo Intense, also BRILLIANT, funny and forensically astute. Marian Keyes.
― Faber Faber Weirdo Intense, also BRILLIANT, funny and forensically astute. Marian Keyes.
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