Some stories stayed with you even when you wanted to forget them.

“Only her death could prove her innocence; a circle of impossible, deathly judge…”

“He backed off, the way he always does, but it won't happen a second time. If he…”

“Still, I couldn't help but wonder if it was a mistake for people like us to be …”

“She was partial to emeralds; she said they were the single thing that remained …”