“He could almost taste the tang of that swampy air right here in his own desert parking lot and hear the calls of the heavily beating flock, sorrowing and apologizing and making plans for some other time. Time. He realized that crows had always reminded him of time, dark time. He gazed at the backs of his hands, at the plummy dark repellent veins.”
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The Quick and the Dead
The Quick and the Dead is a work of fiction that delves into the contrasts between the living and the deceased, examining how individuals confront mortality and ethical dilemmas. The narrative likely weaves together characters whose lives intersect around issues of justice, survival, and the consequences of past actions, set against a backdrop that underscores the fragility and resilience of the human spirit. more
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