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It’s unavoidable that the ones we love will someday depart to whatever unknown lies ahead, leaving behind a painful emptiness.
Off to an incredibly inspiring start
An iron sign on the brick wall reads: Riverside Estates, built in 1876. My imagination runs wild, envisioning myself as a party guest arriving in a horse-drawn carriage at a mansion as beautiful as this. Women dressed in elaborate gowns and men in finely tailored suits anticipating the excitement of the evening’s events. It must have been an enchanting and romantic time.
Aside from the racism and sexism sure
At the top of the stairs stands an elegant older woman in a champagne-tulle robe over a silk dinner gown. A long cigarette holder with a wispy plume of smoke rests between her fingers—a partially-consumed cocktail within the grasp of her other hand. Her heavy Jean Harlow makeup and spider-leg-like eyelashes are a feeble attempt to hold on to her youth. Her weathered skin, wiry white hair, and saggy wrinkles overshadow her once-effortless beauty. “Jade, darling, welcome to Blythe House!” she says, greeting us in a transatlantic accent with her arms unfolding.
Love her
As I look at the photo below it, I see a young Aunt Ruth cradling a baby boy in a rocking chair. My grandfather stands behind her, beaming with pride; the baby must be my father.
Am i reading this right because what
The warm beverage has an immediate effect in taking the edge off my drowsiness.
Dude this phrasing...... this is when the book went downhill for me
Finally, he crosses the line, scoring a point for his team.
This is just not how rugby works
Aubrey pats me on the back. “And you look hella warm!”
Read her
I make a sour face as the vodka hits my tongue and slides down to my stomach. My mouth tastes like I chugged rubbing alcohol. “Yuck!” I shake my head and brush my tongue with my hands.
Ur kidding
Davy and Wes arrive, each holding cups filled with beer. As someone new to the beer world, I find the taste pleasantly bitter and prefer it over stronger spirits due to its smoother quality and enjoyable carbonation.
I just cannot
“I’ve got time,” he says in a way that gives me chills.
Aaaaaand we're crushing on the ghost
“I know which room it is,” he admits.
cunty
“Your family’s murder could have a connection with other families living in these mansions.”
And now i know how the book ends
“I’m not sure I understand what you mean,” I reply uncomfortably, knowing exactly what Jake means.
This is a slay
“Better not fail. We need you, bro. We can’t lose to Syracuse on Friday like we did last year,” Jake says, chewing on a massive bite of his steak sandwich.
The college ???
“I notice you’re always wearing that bug necklace,” Brad observes. “No offense, but it’s pretty creepy.”
So hes a puss
