"Eddie wondered if every criminal saw himself as the hero of his own story and if every thankless son was convinced he'd been mistreated by his father."

Philosophy, Perspective, Heroism, Observation, Conflict

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"Eddie wondered if every criminal saw himself as the hero of his own story and if every thankless son was convinced he'd been mistreated by his father."

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"She'd bought a blue notebook in the pharmacy to write down her aunt's remedies. Star tulip to understand dreams, bee balm for a restful sleep, black mustard seed to repel nightmares, remedies that used essential oils of almond or apricot or myrrh from thorn trees in the desert. Two eggs, which must never be eaten, set under a bed to clean a tainted atmosphere. Vinegar as a cleansing bath. Garlic, salt, and rosemary, the ancient spell to cast away evil."

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