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Rose Madder

“It ain't the blows we're dealt that matter, but the ones we survive.” Author: Stephen King After 14 years of marriage – of beatings, of blood, of miscarriages and abuse – Rose Daniels finally comes to her senses and walks out of her house, never to return. It isn’t planned, this moment of bravery. She leaves only with the clothes on her back and her husband’s bank card, which she uses to get a ticket out of town and then throws away. Rose is done with Norman Daniels, with his escalating rages, his biting, his fists, and the promise of death [...]

2025-05-10T09:25:58-07:00May 10th, 2025|Tags: , , , , |

Dead of Winter

"Old scars sometimes peel back open and weep fresh blood.” Author: Darcy Coates Christa and Kiernan are escaping to the remote Rocky Mountains for a romantic get-away. Christa needs the distraction. Kiernan is her bright spot, her hope, the single luminous wave in a dark ocean. So, when the bus gets stranded, she’s not too worried. She has Kiernan with her – loving, gentle, and yet a tough mountain man. What could go wrong? The answer – pretty much everything. When Kiernan gets lost and the snowstorm starts in earnest, the group is forced to break into the only local cabin [...]

2025-05-07T18:16:59-07:00May 7th, 2025|Tags: , , , , , , |

Eyes Are the Best Part

"Poison is everywhere, even in the places where you least expect it."  Author: Monika Kim In traditional Korean cooking, fish’s eyes are considered the most delicious and the most auspicious part of the dish. Sisters Ji-won and Ji-hyun consider this tradition stomach churning, making fun of their Umma for indulging. But they also want to be considered grown-ups. Ji-hyun can’t do it, but Ji-won is made of stronger stuff. She spears the salty eyeball, makes a wish, and lets the gelatinous mess slide down her throat. It’s a taste and a sensation she never forgets. It’s a right of passage, from [...]

2025-03-08T20:50:31-07:00March 8th, 2025|Tags: , , , , |
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