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My Heart Is a Chainsaw

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Stephen Graham Jones
Stephen Graham Jones

Stephen Graham Jones, born in 1972, is an American author known for his works in the horror and supernatural genres. His writing style is unique, often blending reality with fantasy and exploring the darker aspects of human nature. Jones has gained popularity among readers with his works that are praised for their distinctive interpretation of horror elements and profound thematic explorations. more

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“I wonder if anyone watches me, if someone across the street sees the glow of my bedroom, the silhouette of my canopy, the flick of my vape light, the press of my palm against glass. Do they see a girl? Or do they see the monster inside the maiden? I could be your neighbor. I could be the one who waves at your dog, the one who compliments your shoes on the train, the one who holds the door for your precious daughter. And I could be the last thing you ever see.”

“I could tie someone up with that silk scarf and throw him into the river, his bloated body bobbing up in the morning to spoil the tourists’ breakie. I could stab someone’s eardrums in with the stiletto of my candy-pink heels. I could slit someone’s eyeballs open with my mermaid scale sequin bomber jacket. And I’d look fabulous doing it. I think about that sometimes. The utility of beauty.”