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a scream is heard when the candle goes out (Remove filter)

The Halloween Party

Each invitation specifies

a ghostly tale

must be read

 

Spiritual present felt

unnatural room temperature

candle light flickers

 

Eyes continuously blink

silence cuts deep

before I speak - - -

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a scream is heard when the candle goes out

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