Sweet Death: A NovelTold with dazzling narrative brilliance and the haunting power of an impassioned soliloquy, an astonishing parable of a woman's obsession of sweets and delicacies is seen. A novel of heartstopping intensity, black humor and passion not easily forgotten. |
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... floor and broke . The nib is completely bent . I tried to straighten it , but forget it . The pen is shot . I'm having trouble finding the right words , probably because of this cold ink that leaves only dry marks behind . Sad , this ...
... floor and broke . The nib is completely bent . I tried to straighten it , but forget it . The pen is shot . I'm having trouble finding the right words , probably because of this cold ink that leaves only dry marks behind . Sad , this ...
Page 36
... floor . I spent some time deciphering these unusual signs , with the ballpoint clenched between my teeth , half choked from being on my hands and knees to get a closer look . I had trouble getting to my feet again . Breathlessness ...
... floor . I spent some time deciphering these unusual signs , with the ballpoint clenched between my teeth , half choked from being on my hands and knees to get a closer look . I had trouble getting to my feet again . Breathlessness ...
Page 70
... d never heard . I did try to wash the floor to make it go away . My clumsiness has only made things worse . The diluted ink has spread into a bigger stain . At first everything went fine . What I mean is 70 SWEET DEATH.
... d never heard . I did try to wash the floor to make it go away . My clumsiness has only made things worse . The diluted ink has spread into a bigger stain . At first everything went fine . What I mean is 70 SWEET DEATH.
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