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Quotidian Ghost

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He stacks the shelves quotidian; clings to monotony in a defence against unspoken accusation— a quote attributed to no-one. He tidies, dusts; his shoes slip and slide on the floor. And briefly sliding like socks on polished tiles, he slips into a quotation of his childhood. Recollection wounds. The spirit of Eli did not speak; there were no whispers from the grave. To be haunted by a ghostly apparition would be a blessin...

Outstanding reviews

Very tragic! Eli doesn't realize how committing suicide will hurt his family. They all carry the burden of guilt. I love all of the descriptive and creative ways you express the characters emotions. Very similar to Edgar Allen Poe's writing.Well done!

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