“Not that he truly wished them dead--that wasn't quite it--but more and more often, when the man considered his lifelong friends, his colleagues, even his wife and sons, he felt that their image of him had become so mildewed by habit or complicated by misunderstanding that he took comfort in the idea of their mortality: the thought that soon, very soon, they would die and he would no longer have to be the person they had concluded he was.”
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The Ghost Variations: One Hundred Stories
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Kevin Brockmeier
Kevin Brockmeier, born on December 6, 1972, is an American writer known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human emotions. His work spans various literary forms, including novels, short story collections, and poetry. His books such as 'The Brief History of the Dead' and 'The View from the Seventh Layer' have received widespread acclaim. more
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