Life would be a great deal easier if dead things had the decency to remain dead.

“Are you sure this is a good idea?’ I ask.‘No,’ says Amber. ‘Let’s do it.”

“I’m not scared any more,’ said Midge. ‘Thank you, Kevin. Sometimes you can be v…”

“Could I pick some flowers for Miranda?’ I asked.‘You cannot take these flowers,…”

“No one here is allowed to die without my permission.”