Louisiana BreakdownWelcome to Grail, Louisiana -- next to nothing and just beyond reality -- where hoodoo meets Jesus, and townsfolk pray to both. This dark fantasy delves into the psychological and motivational depths of Grail and its residents. Miss Sedele mixes up green cocktails called 'cryptoverdes' at Le Bon Chance. Vida Dumars, owner of the Moonlight Diner, peers into the deepest realms of her customers' hearts as though they were picture windows. Town spirit Good Gray Man has promised good fortune to the town as long as it hangs onto tradition. A quirky, fantastical town's heart and soul are slowly, often painfully revealed in this dark and captivating novella. |
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... going ? " he asked , clamping his hands to Tuyet's waist to keep her still . Joe Dill , downshifting , said , " Little place up the road . You gonna love it , " and once again Tuyet laughed .你 4 June 22-11 : 07 P. M. 7 TH HE LOUISIANA ...
... going ? " he asked , clamping his hands to Tuyet's waist to keep her still . Joe Dill , downshifting , said , " Little place up the road . You gonna love it , " and once again Tuyet laughed .你 4 June 22-11 : 07 P. M. 7 TH HE LOUISIANA ...
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... going dried up and dismal . Your body's born to bestow blessing and your mind's been schooled to passion . You can't live with just one bullfrog humped on your lily pad , sweet Vida . You're fooling yourself to think you can fly away ...
... going dried up and dismal . Your body's born to bestow blessing and your mind's been schooled to passion . You can't live with just one bullfrog humped on your lily pad , sweet Vida . You're fooling yourself to think you can fly away ...
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... going crazy behind something he never had a handle on . Or if he did , he didn't handle it too well . Sometimes his mind's off with Vida on some soft mental surface , making the clumsy low dance of sex and hearing melodies in her hushed ...
... going crazy behind something he never had a handle on . Or if he did , he didn't handle it too well . Sometimes his mind's off with Vida on some soft mental surface , making the clumsy low dance of sex and hearing melodies in her hushed ...
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