Poughkeepsie, Ch. 43

::deep breath:: Wow.

I have read Rosalie's tale written 100 different ways, but I think you just painted the most devastating picture yet. You gave us her joy and softness, which made the hardening of her soul that much greater of a loss. Your characters are such a fascinating psychological study of innocence lost. Once again, we are all happily left in the wake of your superior writing.