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These are children of the night; I hardly see them around in the day. But in the darkness, the world was undeniably theirs

 I knew where I would go: Cynthia’s Bridal, an exclusive gown shop with a reputation for masterpieces

“I have to be honest with you, dear. It just seems problematic to me that you’d want to take it easy at this age”

I chuckle at the illusion, at the simplicity of her complete faith in the trusty Band-Aid

 Fruits and vegetables would fill every breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and no one — no one — will utter a word of complaint

Here, I needed Waze just to find my lost identity, let alone my missing sense of perspective