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by Terrie Leigh Relf

Her head was covered with gauze so that we could still see her beautiful, serene face. Eyelids and lips were painted with shades of gold and pink, burnt umber. Even though it had been but a few months since the madness consumed her, an occasional guest or family member took a moment to reflect on the before times: Before she murdered the babes in her womb, before she murdered her husband, before she climbed into a hot bath, slit her arms, then neck, releasing her life with a sigh.

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at the funeral home

demonic spirits vie

for a new host

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Fiction © Copyright Terrie Leigh Relf
Image courtesy of Pixabay.com 

More from author Terrie Leigh Relf:

The Sisterhood of the Blood Moon

For thousands of Earth years, the Transgalactic Consortium has had a quiet interest in this planet and its inhabitants, the Haurans. While the Sisterhood of the Blood Moon works together with the Consortium and Haurans to maintain balance in the universe, the Blood Moon is fast approaching. The power of this moon reveals untold secrets . . . including a sacred covenant with the Mora Spiders. There is an ancient pact that needs to be honored—but at what cost and for whose purpose? The world may come to an end. But will there be a chance for a new beginning?

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