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“We imagine our paths are freely chosen. But there is a need to account for biology and history, the random intercession of other people, culture, race, and the mystery of the transcendent.
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― The Lifer and the Lawyer: A Story of Punishment, Penitence, and Privilege
― The Lifer and the Lawyer: A Story of Punishment, Penitence, and Privilege
“This shouldn’t be happening. I’ve spent many nights pushing aside my memories of her. But in the blink of an eye, here she is resetting my fantasies as if it were yesterday”
― Echoes of One Night: Forbidden Love Romance
― Echoes of One Night: Forbidden Love Romance
“ramshackle barn
sunbeams play
while they can”
― busted haiku
― busted haiku
“After wriggling over multiple keys, Anna shut the computer as if locking away an explosive device.”
― The Swan Lake Murders
― The Swan Lake Murders
“Someday, you will see that you are capable and strong enough to live all on your own. But for now, you needn’t worry. Your Nonna has enough snap in her, and you will stay right here where I can protect you.”
― Poinsettia Girl: The Story of Agata della Pieta
― Poinsettia Girl: The Story of Agata della Pieta
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