Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (21 of 21)

She thinks of the remaining skeletons in her walk-in closet and how they could conceivably claw their way out by the end.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (20 of 21)

Dinkel studies the final resting place of Charles Van Der Van as a cool breeze swirls between him and the secrets concealed there.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (19 of 21)

A hollowed out husk of the man he has grown to love is all he can see, causing guilt to pour out of him.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (18 of 21)

That oversexed instructor is probably giving my wife a lesson in something other than tennis.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (17 of 21)

Crop shuts the door and strips away his disheveled clothes… the smell of booze and sex lingering on his person.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (16 of 21)

Dinkel holds his breath and desire, placing a soft kiss on his cheek instead.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (15 of 21)

"You still have this," Anapola whispers as she runs a hand below her neck.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (14 of 21)

In this one startling moment, Luchia Diego-Smith becomes aware of her own mortality.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (13 of 21)

Luchia wets her smiling lips, "Even unconscious, Crop performed like the stud his reputation suggests."

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (12 of 21)

"I told her sex would never happen and she discharged a round of tennis balls upon me, effectively terminating my employment.”

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (11 of 21)

"That's good, Mother," Cheryl smirks with defiance, "because impressing you is what I live for."

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (10 of 21)

Picking up the glass, he swirls the liquid around and inhales deeply. "Is this the solution to my problems or is God?"

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (9 of 21)

Anapola retains a steely watch from above; an icy angel far removed from goodness and light.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (8 of 21)

She tilts her head, expectations mounting, as she greatly admires Ivan's voluminous approach.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (7 of 21)

She fails to make contact this time and their simultaneous laughter infuses the tree house with echoing merriment.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (6 of 21)

The former stable boy gently cups Dinkel's chin with his left hand and directs it up. "You, of all men, do not deserve such treatment."

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (5 of 21)

"Her love for you is dead and I can make certain it remains this way."

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (4 of 21)

“The rumor mill continues to churn out new and graphic particulars. Just take your pick, Crop,” she retorts humorlessly.

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (3 of 21)

Dinkel receives the slap with grace and a softly-spoken promise, “I will try harder, Mrs. Van Der Van.” 

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Six Years of DARK EXCURSIONS: first set - quote (2 of 21)

He places his left hand on Dinkel's armless right shoulder. "Have you ever been profoundly touched by someone, Dinkel?"

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