negative capability.Didn’t ask for his name. Or how long he’d been selling books. — The bookseller of Oud Amsteldam. — What’s your story? Do the books…6d ago6d ago
without title.Green as blood, repugnant pink, sophist blue — blueish? Silk-soot-shine, grey as wanting eyes. Red is just what it is: love, loathing…Jun 16Jun 16
winds and strings.“If ever I wanted to get settled, you’d be my point of departure — so to say. We’d need to tweak a thing or two in your, um, character…Jun 5Jun 5
a pack of lies.I was in confession last night. I examined my conscience and confessed all my sins in the comforting semi-darkness of the booth. I spoke…May 26May 26
better left unsaid.The plunge was brutal. A near-death experience. But then — what do I know about what death is like?Apr 16Apr 16
stuyvesant.“Can I keep the box?” I asked, no one in particular. The box was empty but the shiny paper lining was still in it. Crumpled at the top…Mar 27Mar 27
brave, wild boar.“Okay. So, you say 23. How sure are you?” This was the first time Genny had spoken and she wasn’t sure if her tone was adequate. She didn’t…Feb 26Feb 26