… they craved a new life, had little to work with …

"I always warn them … “

A couple of the ladies from a local church paid him a call …

"Your life is like a bad haircut," she said quietly …

Those faces in the snow were real …

It's a choice, of course …

"How can you stand it?!?" Nour asked …

The decrees were challenged in other reigns …

He raised his hand and then stood up …

He nodded, still silent …

He was done paying attention …

"Pity a fella if he even slows down … “

"Why go to all of the trouble … “

"You're dark, bruh," Charlotte whispered …

“ … I couldn't do it - all of that recon … “

It was humble, but it would do …

"Got a little sloppy with the search yesterday … ”

… she lit a couple of candles …