“The only man alive to see it, though, was a wealthy recluse and neurotic, so beset by the embarrassments of society that he had withdrawn from it entirely. For him, every conversation, every transaction, down to the briefest and most businesslike, had become yet another occasion for injury. Those countless social encounters, with their countless tiny cuts--cuts inflicted, cuts received, and the one just as painful to remember as the other. Those smiles preceded by telltale pauses. Those favors both sexual and financial. Those what-do-you-thinks and let-me-borrow-you-for-a-seconds. It had all been too much for him, too freighted with need and misunderstanding....”
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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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