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    Kisses Sweeter Than Wine - a popular song that comes from an Irish folk song, then notably adapted in the US by the Weavers (1951). I especially listened to the Jimmie Rodgers' version.

    L'Aigle noir, by Barbara (1970) - The lyrics are inspired by a dream the singer had, and according to some interpretations of the song, the black eagle would represent Barbara's father who sexually abused her. The song has been used ever since as a symbol against child abuse.

    500 miles, by the Hooters (1989) - The song is generally credited as being written by Hedy West (copyright from 1961), with other co-writers may be credited. “500 miles” is related to the older folk song "900 Miles", which may itself have origins in the Southern American fiddle tunes "Reuben's Train" and "Train 45". In their cover, the Hooters added lyrics dedicated to the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989.

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    They should be dead - but they aren't.
    Ezio still thinks this is the afterlife but that could just be the concussion speaking.
    Desmond knows this is the past but his head gets increasingly more crowded with noisy ancestors.
    Federico wants to be a good brother and son despite the mounting stress of the situation.
    Giovanni wants to keep all his loyalties despite how they contradict each other.
    No one has any clue what's going on but that might be enough to keep them all alive.

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    08 Dec 2025

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    He can see ghosts, which means he still has family. Still has Shisui, and all the aunts and uncles and cousins and distant relatives he didn’t even know before. Still has mother, her kind smile and her knowledge. Still has father, as well, although Fugaku stays distant most days, wallowing in regrets and things that make the air around him terribly cold.
    Sasuke is glad, selfishly, for that small mercy.
    He could have lived without the ghost drama, though.

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    Or: the one where Sasuke can see ghosts, and things aren't as bad as they could be.

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    It's far too easy for them to get lost in each other.

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    01 Dec 2025

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    Hal and the dogs of war he learned to love. How do you find peace in a world so dedicated to destroying itself?

    Or, a character study about Hal and David finding themselves outside of the men their fathers wanted them to be.

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    "Don't be ludicrous, Ms. Stillman. Mr. Miles will stay right here where he will be under direct, professional supervision until we have unearthed everything of use his DNA has to offer. End of discussion."

    And so the world burns.

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    04 Nov 2025