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“Mrs. Elm smiled, like a teacher who saw a lesson being understood.”
“Outside the window the streetlamp's yellow glow illuminated the desolate village road.”
“He collapsed heavily on the bed, a whale into the ocean.”
“She sat down on the edge of the bed. The furthest corner away from him.”
“If you are using drink as an excuse for screwing someone else, I can go on about your drinking.”
“This was not the life she imagined it to be.”
“It was different to how I imagined.”
“And one into infinity is a very small fraction indeed.”
“I still don't like this. One life of sadness was enough. What is the point of risking more?”
“She handed it to Nora, affectionately, as if it was a birthday gift.”
“She felt like a tourist with an unfamiliar currency, not knowing how much to tip.”
“It was a greeting that suggested Nora was a regular here.”
“She had never wanted to play that game.”
“It felt even heavier now but she managed to close the book and gasped in relief.”
“His enthusiasm had been infectious, and it had almost become her dream too.”
“She had goosebumps from the cold, and clearly wasn't dressed to be outside for long.”