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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... hafta do is speak the truth . " He looked nonplussed . " Which truth is that ? The absolute , the momentary ? The gospel unadorned ? " " The momentary . " " You're confusing me , " he said . " And that's all three kinds . " She might ...
... hafta do is speak the truth . " He looked nonplussed . " Which truth is that ? The absolute , the momentary ? The gospel unadorned ? " " The momentary . " " You're confusing me , " he said . " And that's all three kinds . " She might ...
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... hafta live with it . " She studied her reflection , patted down her hair . “ You better learn to believe in it , too , or you ain't gonna have the strength to do what's necessary . " " And what you figure that is ? " " Don't you know ...
... hafta live with it . " She studied her reflection , patted down her hair . “ You better learn to believe in it , too , or you ain't gonna have the strength to do what's necessary . " " And what you figure that is ? " " Don't you know ...
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... hafta be here to pass the scepter . " " Fuck the scepter ! We can be in New Smyrna before tomorrow night . " His insistence vexed her - she didn't know why he was being so unreasonable . “ I hafta be here , LOUISIANA BREAKDOWN 107.
... hafta be here to pass the scepter . " " Fuck the scepter ! We can be in New Smyrna before tomorrow night . " His insistence vexed her - she didn't know why he was being so unreasonable . “ I hafta be here , LOUISIANA BREAKDOWN 107.
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