#avalon cabinets

[kitchenandfloorstoree]

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[mrslectermoriarty]

A tribute to one of the best fanfictions I have ever read:

Don’t worry, you don’t have to know West Wing to read it <3

I can’t wait for the last chapter!!!

Okay so we have

1. “Important press Conference coming up!”

2. “The enemy has invaded the territory - wait no, the marines are the good ones:)”

3. “Quality Time for the family ❤️”

4. Something official (I may have pasted a small extract of the first chapter in there as a filler *-*)

5. “Home Office on a new level, I guess…”

6. “It’s been quite a while and you’re still going strong - happy birthday to my wingman in the air and on the ground @chiefofstaff (thanks for still putting up with me)”

7. “Small Talk can be just as important as conference meetings”

8. “You leave the room for five minutes and your staff starts destroying state property (just kidding, I love them all)”

9. “The vacation where you meet the extended family”

I know that you wouldn’t see most of that irl, but it’s Pete and he’s Maverick, what can I do?

Here are part 2 and 3 ^^

[mosneakers]

[Footsteps on creaky floorboards rapidly approach]

[Ornate double doors creak open wide]

Coni: Hi...Gwendolyn Darling?

Gwendolyn: Welcome back to the Darling-Avalon residence, darling!

Coni smiles politely; it's her first time here.

Gwendolyn: [Yelling into next room] Dearest? Get your bag on, we have company! [Directs attention back to Coni] Oh, come on in, quickly. We don't want to let those damned heterosexual squirrels get in again. [Scoffs and pulls Coni inside, quickly closing the doors behind her]

Coni steps through the doorway, immediately surrounded by the vibrant ambiance of a bustling household, filled with several strange characters tending to their individual business. Bonehilda, the skeleton maid, meticulously dusts every nook and cranny, while Gwendolyn's anonymous lover remains anonymous beneath a paper bag, quietly tuned into the evening news. Glowing orbs dance sporadically through the atmosphere, as occasional rodents scurry through intentional witchmade holes in the walls.

[Persephone Darling appears from the next room]

Persephone: What on earth brings you all the way out here all by yourself at this hour? I hope you didn't drive. Is everything okay, dear? Gwendolyn: [Gently grazes Coni's elbow] You know Persephone has an excellent talent for reading emotional auras.

Coni wanted to lie as always, but she couldn't bring herself to this time, so she settled for a half-truth.

Coni: Honestly, no, not really. [Shrugs] Just some family issues. I had a falling out with my parents. It's fine, though. I'll be fine.

Gwendolyn: [Nods knowingly] Yes, well, the engagement probably put a lot of strain on the family, sweetheart. It has to be hard on them knowing that you're marrying your brother. But whatever you want to do with your life, kiddo. Congratulations! Coni: Huh? No, I'm not—

Persephone interrupts Coni by grasping her arm, and shaking her head, giving her a "it's not worth it," expression. Coni accepts the message with another polite smile.

Persephone: So, what did you come out here for?

An eager squirrel unexpectedly bounds from a nearby cabinet onto Coni's shoulder, startling her. The squirrel chirps angrily as Gwendolyn tears it from Coni's flannel. Gwendolyn: ABDULLAH, YOU IMBECILE! Persephone: [Shouting] GWENDOLYN, IF YOU CAN'T KEEP HIM IN ORDER I'M TAKING MY SQUIRREL BACK TO HENFORD. AND DON'T CALL HIM NAMES!!!

Gwendolyn: [Snuggling squirrel that struggles to get away] It's okay, I didn't mean it. Shhh. I am so sorry about that, dear. Sometimes his mind gets a little... fractured. He's currently breastfeeding, it brings out the worst in him.

Coni, a known genius: [Stares blankly at Gwendolyn for a split second, puzzled] ...Oh. I um... I was hoping you could tell me more about your cousin, Mortimer Goth? But more specifically, his wife, Bella... Gwendolyn: Oh! Yes! Yes of course. Bella! Actually, I have a box of some of her things. Let me go get it! Persephone, get her something to drink. Don't be rude!

Gwendolyn and Abdullah ascend the stairs to retrieve the box. Once out of sight, Persephone guides Coni to the kitchen to get her a glass of water.

Persephone: She's a little mixed up, if you couldn't tell. She thought you were Coraleye. Coni: [Tucks a strand of hair behind her ears] Yeah, I thought so.

Persephone: With that being said, she's gonna go on some of her famous Darling tangents, don't say I didn't warn you. [Runs faucet]

Coni: That's fine with me. I'd rather not be home for a while.

[mariacallous]

When you think of Jewish alcohol, Manischewitz (for better or worse) probably comes to mind. But slivovitz — a liquor with a forceful flavor and formidable strength — is arguably the Hebrew hooch. 

Slivovitz, whose name is derived from the slavic word sliv for “damson plum,” is made by fermenting plums, distilling the mash to 80-100 proof alcohol, then aging the resulting liqueur for up to 10 years in oak barrels. Slivovitz is largely produced in Central and Eastern Europe, where different countries create their own variants. In the Czech Republic, for example, slivovitz (in Czech, slivovice) is considered the national drink of the region of Moravia and is served at room temperature in small shot glasses known as a panák. In Bulgaria, slivovitz holds special religious importance having been distilled for nearly seven centuries by members of Troyan Monastery. The monks’ special blend is made from Madzharkini plums, a variety that grows only in the Troyan region and is distinctive for its easily extracted pits.

Although grains are introduced during some forms of the slivovitz fermentation process, some distillers decided to forgo this step as a means of ensuring the liqueur was kosher. This gesture rendered slivovitz initially attractive to Jews during Passover, specifically Seder dinners that traditionally called for the consumption of up to four glasses of wine. Unfortunately, local wines were often made alongside other spirits under non-kosher conditions and thus were unacceptable. And because, as Dr. Glenn Dynner, professor of Jewish studies at Sarah Lawrence College, points out, imported kosher wine was often prohibitively expensive and of limited availability, Jews gravitated toward slivovitz on such celebratory occasions. 

But its kashrut status alone is an insufficient reason why slivovitz is considered particularly, or even especially, Jewish. According to University of Pittsburgh professor and slivovitz historian, Dr. Martin Votruba, “Jews would acquire this local drink after moving into European kingdoms. They would simply pick it up as part of the culture.” It seems, however, their relationship with slivovitz became more purposeful during the 1800s in what is now Poland. Because they were considered relatively temperate compared to their countrymen, Jews were charged with operating drinking halls and taverns, and thus began to monopolize the liquor business, much of which revolved around slivovitz. 

Another explanation as to why slivovitz holds a special place in the Jewish cultural imaginary is its strong anecdotal association with Jewish men of an older generation. In the 1990 film “Avalon,” which chronicles the trials and tribulations of a Polish Jewish immigrant family at the turn of the 20th century, brothers Sam and Gabriel reminisce about their father: 

“He never drank water. And oh, boy, could he drink! What was that stuff called he always used to drink?’ ‘Slivovitz. Slivovitz. He used to call it, ‘Block and fall.’ You have one drink of that, you walk one block and you fall!” 

Similarly, food writer Jordan Hoffman recalls his father describing how a swig of slivovitz (which they called ‘Shleeve-O-Wits’) by Hoffman’s grandfather signaled the breaking the Yom Kippur fast: 

“… they’d peer out of the apartment window, waiting to spot him walking back from the synagogue. He’d take his sweet time, pull off his coat and hat, open a rarely used cabinet, blow the dust off an old bottle, take a sip of something, make a face, then announce that everyone could eat.”

As evinced by both accounts, slivovitz is not for the faint of heart and for some years, the caustic, bitter spirit fell out of favor. There are signs that slivovitz is slowly becoming back en vogue: restaurants, including New York’s renowned Kafana, serve slivovitz and a handful of distillers, such as Stone Barn Brandy Works, are producing their own new-fangled versions. And fans of the enormously popular series “Homeland” will attest that it’s the drink of choice for the character of Senator Andrew Lockhart.  

Slivovitz’ nostalgic appeal combined with the introduction of new, more palatable varieties means it has some real so-old-school-it’s-cool potential. And who knows — the coming year may have us all slugging slivovitz slingers rather than espresso martinis.

[paceprompting]

Next three squares for @ficreadingchallenge! Also, a little design change for the squares so that I can see them better.

Square Completed: Future AU

A kick to the teeth is good for some (a kiss with a fist is better than none)

E | Complete | 1/1 | 2.8K | Steddie

Steve loves Eddie so much. Light of his life, best thing that ever happened to him, literal-heart-on-his-sleeve, twin-fucking-flames, and all that. But still. They were human. So, inevitably there were still Things about Eddie that, when Steve was in a good mood, tended to skew more quirky and adorable (the Eddie Munson wheelhouse all dressed up in leather and chains. Steve’s literal favorite thing) —but, when he was in a bad mood — they kind of made Steve want to go full on Cuckoo’s Nest (which is a reference he’s allowed to make now, because now he’s actually read the book — one of Dustin's insane rules but that was so fucking beside the point).

Right now, it was the fact that he’s standing here in the kitchen at 1 am on a Saturday night and staring up at their empty kitchen cabinets, and their empty dishwasher, and wondering where the fuck all the goddamn cups were.

~*~*~*~

Square Completed: Omegaverse AU

lift me up

E | Complete | 1/1 | 3.8K | Stucky

Steve worries that Bucky preferred his smaller, more Omega-appropriate body to the new, bigger, more Alpha-like body of Captain America.

Bucky finds that thought utterly ridiculous.

**I haven't read stucky in such a long time. This was nice**

~*~*~*~

Sqaure Completed: Magic

Awake

E | Complete | 1/1 | 50K | Merthur

King Arthur sleeps in Avalon, waiting to return at the hour of Albion's greatest need. But once a year he awakes and spends a single day with Merlin, who will never, ever leave him.

**What, you thought I'd get this trope and I wasn't going to read something from Merlin? Preposterous.**

[birdyverdie]

I dropped my phone on my cheekbone last Monday and it left a nasty bruise so I've been telling the most outlandish stories everytime someone asks

Right now my favorite is that Avalon did it by dropping a toy from the top of a cabinet

[sims-realty]

welcome to desert springs, the newest and most premiere lot in beautiful oasis springs. with its iconic butterfly roof and exquisite landscaping, the exterior of the home immediately catches your eye. enjoy the incredible mature cactus and succulent garden in the front yard that provides a natural barrier between your expansive front porch and pool entertainment area, with vintage pink terracotta tiles salvaged from a local home original to the area prior to its demolition on a lot nearby. a landscaped palm oasis welcomes you to the expansive backyard that separates the main house from the greenhouse. because of its humidity control, the greenhouse makes an excellent home for all of your exotic plants and gardening hobbies while also providing space for an office or art studio.

just inside the custom glass doors and windows, you'll be blown away by the custom built-in cabinet that separates the curated entryway (lit by a a truly unique - confirmed one-of-a-kind - chandelier) from the large living room designed for gatherings. the 360-degree fireplace anchors the living room and provides heat to the entire house on those chilly 55-degree desert evenings. custom accordion glass doors separate the living room and kitchen that also features the salvaged pink terracotta tiles. a handmade dining table gifted to the home's original owner by the artist natsukashii herself comes with the home and is highlighted by the second of the home's bespoke lighting fixtures. one thing this home doesn't lack is natural sunlight. from your kitchen enjoy the most beautiful view of your backyard oasis, filled with lavender bushes, cacti and palm trees.

this home features two bedrooms and one bathroom, recently remodeled. the guest bedroom features a cozy sitting area perfect for the bookworm in your family, without lacking adequate closet space. custom bed and shelving seamlessly flow together, making this bedroom an aesthetic retreat.

when you walk through the door adjacent to the guest bedroom, you'll take in the walk-through closet which opens to an expansive primary bedroom featuring a lounge area, natsukashii custom bed and living shelving. the primary bed looks out onto the back patio and a break in the sleek concrete and wood fence surrounding the property allows for uninterrupted south-facing mountain views. living shelving moves out from the primary bedroom onto the patio as well, ensuring that you're never far from green in this home.

desert springs is open for showings now, but don't delay because this gem won't be on the market for long. make this home your oasis in oasis springs.

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Soloriya: Winnie

MincSims: Tara, Basset

Siomi's: Vault Avalon House II

Simsova: Plants, Plant Stands

Lapanemona: HEX

Comiko: Boho, Book Nook Zodiac

[ottawarealtor]

Happy Thursday Everyone!

We just listed this stunning End unit Townhome with 4 bedrooms and backing onto a park in the beautiful community of Avalon West Orleans! Built in 2018 so home is in great shape

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Welcome to this NO REAR NEIGHBOURS, backing onto George Dassyilva Park end-unit four bedrooms townhome. This beautiful home offers an Open concept living space with hardwood flooring throughout the main level, natural light, a stunning accent wall fireplace with windows on each side, and a gorgeous view of the park. The chef's kitchen with plenty of cabinets, steel stainless appliances, and Granite countertops in the kitchen and on the Island. The second level offers a primary bedroom with 4 piece ensuite and walking closet, 3 other bedrooms and a full bathroom. The laundry is conveniently situated on the second level, with the option to move to the basement. The excellent size basement with rough-in for bath and plenty of storage space is waiting for your personal touch.

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[pbear]

Breakaway

An introduction to one of my Black Clover OCs, Rikki Avalon

☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

Rikki dusted off the spotless shelves once more. All her parents' vials and jars of different medicines had remained even after they’d been taken away. They hadn’t seen use for years and Rikki wondered if they were even able to be used anymore. She didn’t bother to throw them out though. The house was already empty as it was with only her living there.

It had once been filled with life back when her parents were still living there. It had been a happy house once.

“You’re amazing!” Her mother told her every time she performed a spell. “Look at what my daughter can do!” Her father bragged to the neighbors. Rikki knew she made her parents proud. She knew her parents loved her. Maybe they loved her a little too much.

“You’re under arrest.” A Magic Knight arrived at their door one day. “For charges of murder.” They’d traced the death of multiple kids throughout the town to her parents’ apothecary and the poison buried deep in the cabinets just dug the hole deeper.

“I’m sorry, Rikki, but we did it for you.” Her mother whispered in her ear while giving her one final hug. “We couldn’t let someone else be the best.” Rikki had thought over those words as she permanently closed the apothecary. The trend that ran through her parents’ victims was their great magical ability. They were abilities that rivaled her own. They’d been picking off kids that might outshine her.

Rikki was determined to never see her parents again. If it was even possible to visit them in prison, she didn’t. Her reflection in the mirror was reminder enough of her father’s golden eyes and her mother’s fair black hair. She began dying her hair. Bright yellow began to creep halfway up her locks from the tips. It was like the symbol of some hazardous mess. Well, that’s what she was after all. Hopefully, other people would know to stay away.

At fifteen, Rikki received her grimoire. A small, thin book designed with black, gold, and pink. How ironic, she’d thought when she’d first discovered her Needle Magic. A syringe materialized before her, reminiscent of the ones her parents had used.

Despite the reminder, Rikki still honed her magic. She wasn’t sure why she did, maybe some determination lay deep inside her to turn that symbol of a needle into something good. When she wasn’t practicing her magic, Rikki had picked up a job as a maid for some people across town. It made enough to pay for her survival. Her employers were the only people she really interacted with. Day in and day out, she went to work and came back home. As she walked through the streets, she’d see parents with their kids, friends laughing together, siblings arguing. Every time she saw them, she’d shake her head. There was no place for anything like that in her life, no place for people to get close to her. The people closest to you are the only ones who can truly hurt you after all. Returning to that empty home with all its unused vials told her that every day.

As time passed, Rikki learned to ignore people. Disinterest became the most familiar thing in her life. It did work. People don’t like it when they’re ignored. They tend to ignore you right back and that was okay with her.

Crash! Rikki’s eyes darted down to the shattered jar that had broken her out of her thoughts. Taking a deep breath, she went to retrieve a broom to sweep it up. After returning from a closet in the back, she began hearing faint yells from outside. A trip to the window greeted her with an explosion to the building across the street.

“Steal what you can!” Someone shouted and a group of bandits raced past with their grimoires glowing. Without thinking, Rikki raced outside. Her grimoire glowed with a dark magenta aura.

“Needle Magic: Dart Swarm!” A cloud of tiny tranquilizer darts appeared and set off in multiple directions. Her hand commanded them like a conductor to its orchestra. Three bandits fell to her spell before the rest of her darts were destroyed by a blast of fire magic.

“Stay out of the way, little girl,” A man snarled before running off across the rooftops. Coward. Who was he to tell her what to do? Rikki followed him down the streets. Debris was littered everywhere so she had to weave and jump while maintaining the chase. The fire wizard cornered a shopkeeper who was standing his ground against the bandits.

“Move aside and no one will get hurt,” He warned.

“Needle Magic: Sweeping Needle!” Rikki’s magic materialized a syringe that was as tall as she was. She took hold of the chain attached to the plunger and swung it out towards her opponent. The needle speared him through the shoulder and she tugged to pull him away from the townspeople.

“T-Thank you!” The shopkeeper stuttered out, “Are you a Magic Knight?”

“Um, no. Sorry.” Rikki turned away. Her spell disappeared, still leaving a gaping wound in the bandit’s shoulder. Had any Magic Knights been dispatched at all? Looking around, the area was much quieter and she didn’t see any stragglers. Someone must have helped take the rest of them out. Well, that was that. Rikki walked back through the messy streets. Just one more left and she’d be back at her…

A pile of rubble. Where her house should have been was a pile of rubble. She just stared at it. Those vials must be smashed to pieces under all of it.

Smash! Dust and wind blew back her hair as someone landed next to her. Rikki didn’t even turn to look at them.

“Hey.” Her eyes stayed trained on the remains of her house.

“Hey!” A hand chopped her on top of her head, forcing her to glare at the offender. A rugged looking man stared down at her, a cigarette hanging from his mouth. Rikki spotted the cloak draped across his shoulder, bearing the symbol of a black bull. So they had sent a Magic Knight after all.

“What do you want?” She muttered.

“So you do speak,” He seemed amused, which only made Rikki’s glare more intense.

“I saw your magic back there,” He said when the girl only gave him silence again, “You’re pretty good. How old are you?”

“Sixteen.”

“You ever considered being a Magic Knight?” Rikki didn’t answer again, but mostly because she didn’t know. She hadn’t considered much since she started living alone.

“You want to join my squad?” Rikki crossed her arms, looking him straight in the eye for the first time.

“I don’t work well with others. You should know that,” She warned, hoping that’d make him go away. He took a deep breath and she swore if he asked her why then she’d—

“That’s okay.” Her shoulders relaxed. “I won’t make you cooperate with anyone but who knows what the future holds?” Rikki looked over at her destroyed home, the one thing she had left, and then back to the squad captain. Where else was she supposed to go?

“Okay then.” A grin crossed his face while hers remained passive.

“Welcome to the Black Bulls, kid.”

[kitchenandfloorstoree]

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[momizuka]

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Home renovation can be a challenging task, yet it does not need to be. With a little creative thinking as well as effort, you can transform your residence right into an attractive and useful area that you'll love investing time in. Here are some very easy house improvement suggestions to get you started.First, consider adding a fresh coat of paint to your walls. This can quickly cheer up a space and also make it really feel extra sizable. You can also switch over out your old light components for brand-new ones to update the look of your room. One more easy upgrade is to replace your cabinet equipment with something more contemporary and also trendy. These little changes can make a large effect on the total look of your residence. Another house improvement task that can include worth to your

home is upgrading your kitchen or restroom. This doesn't need to be a significant improvement, however can be as easy as replacing outdated appliances or fixtures. You can likewise add some new ceramic tile or a backsplash to give your space a fresh new appearance. Ultimately, don't ignore the outside of your home. Adding some potted plants or flowers to

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[teresabeadle5]

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[itsemilysworlds21]

Required post 7.2

The message that these sources are cumulatively state that Britain strategically planned a “Jewish state” half a decade before the “creation” of Israel in 1948. The existence of the Campbell-Bannerman report in 1907 shows that Palestine has been an idea for the British to use as a “buffer state” and to have it be a friendly territory in the middle east, while being a competitor with the Arab World. (Karatas) This paper was written during World War I, and it would be useful for the British to have one more dominated country that they could use for their advantage during a war. As well in this report it called for a Jewish state in Palestine, after failed attempts of creating a Jewish state in Argentina and Uganda. Another reason, for the push of a Jewish state, was that Britain and a lot of western Europe were very anti semitic and wanted to move Jewish people out. In most of these sources, it shows the explicit attempts of moving Jewish people into Palestine, through agreements between the British parliament or other western european countries. 

In 1915, a memorandum was presented to the British Cabinet by Herbert Samuel that highlighted many reasons why it would benefit Britain in pursuing a Jewish state in Palestine. An example mentioned would be, 

“ The inclusion of Palestine within the British Empire would add a lustre even to the British Crown. It would make a most powerful appeal to the people of the United Kingdom and the Dominions, particularly if it were avowedly a means of aiding the Jews to reoccupy the country. Widespread and deep-rooted in the Protestant world is a sympathy with the idea of restoring the Hebrew people to the land which was to be their inheritance, and intense interest in the fulfilment of the prophecies which have foretold it” (Samuel) 

This quote highlights again how the creation of Israel was not necessarily in helping Jewish state, but that it would look great for Britain and its citizens. Aswell it mentions the Zionist Protestant who believe if Jewish people reclaim the holy land, the rapture will occur. It highlights that it is much deeper than a quick land grab, but there will be restructuring in how people will view the zionist ideology and the British Empire’s power. 

In just a few years after this the Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916) and the Balfour Declaration (1917) solidified the Zionist ideology and the creation of the “Jewish state”. In the Sykes-Picot Agreement, France and Britain secretly outlined their control over the Arab countries with no consultation to any leader of the Arab world. 

These sources led me to realize that the work behind creating Israel was happening way before 1948. I knew that the existence of Israel in the middle east will help the western countries destabilize the middle east, and the use of the Suez Canal. But, with this research, it led me to realize there are way more reasons that Britain pleased the Zionist ideology. 

Works Cited

“The Avalon Project : The Sykes-Picot Agreement : 1916.” Avalon Project, https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/sykes.asp. Accessed 16 November 2024.

Heaney, Christopher. “"Future of Palestine" Memorandum by British Cabinet Member, Herbert Samuel - Question of Palestine.” the United Nations, 22 January 2021, https://www.un.org/unispal/document/future-of-palestine-by-herbert-samuel-government-of-united-kingdom-memorandum/. Accessed 16 November 2024.

Karatas, Ibrahim. “(PDF) Was Israel a Western Project in Palestine?” ResearchGate, 2020, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/347151281_Was_Israel_a_Western_Project_in_Palestine. Accessed 16 November 2024.

Tripier, Maurice, and Adelheid de Rothschild. “The Family ‹ Family interests.” The Family ‹ Family interests :: The Rothschild Archive, https://www.rothschildarchive.org/family/family_interests/walter_rothschild_and_the_balfour_declaration. Accessed 16 November 2024.

[bunnywalkcr]

who: bunny / self-para when: november 06, 1990 where: the walker estate ; 7:10 am

Bunny is at the kitchen table when it happens.

Morning sunshine slants in through the wide window above the sink, illuminating the glassware in the china cabinet and settling on the polished floors in buttery stripes. At one end of their long wooden table, Mr. Walker sits with the newspaper splayed open, hiding his weathered face. At the opposite end, Bunny cradles a steaming cup of coffee in a chipped yellow mug. Aside from the gurgling of the coffee machine and the rustling of turning pages, the kitchen is quiet; it is just the two of them.

Bunny takes a sip of coffee that burns her tongue. Good, she thinks. Her father always hated when she interrupted his morning ritual of coffee and the Cardinal Chronicle. Usually, her mother was in the kitchen, with them, spooning minute portions of yoghurt and granola into a ceramic bowl; but this morning, she'd left early to deliver a bouquet of sympathy flowers to the Avalons — leaving just Bunny and her father in the quiet of the kitchen.

Bunny studies her father's large, creased hands as they grip either edge of the newspaper: the black hair below his knuckles, the thick golden band of his wedding ring on the fourth finger of his left hand. Hands that had stroked her hair as a child and pressed against the back of her forehead to assess a fever. Hands that had trembled against the cold metal edge of a hospital bed, ghosting toward her without ever making contact. Hands that had waved away her tears and pleading words.

Her eyes drift from those hands across the front pages of the newspaper, the black bolded headline above a grainy portrait of Avalon Rivers. Almost everyone that had grown up in Cardinal Hill knew the Rivers name; and families in the know ( like the Walkers ) knew of the other-wordly power they possessed. The magic of their bloodline. To lose such a figurehead ' was already a blow to the community, ' as her father had said. . .but for Bunny, it raised more questions than anything else.

She takes another sip of her coffee, her hands encircling the mug. Her thoughts flash to Bishop, and a shiver runs down her spine — would he know things she didn't? Things about the suspicious death of Avalon Rivers? Suddenly, she needs to see him.

Bunny is preparing to abandon her coffee cup and make for The Captain's cottage when her father flips a page of the paper, and a new headline catches her eye.

WE KNOW WHAT YOU'RE HIDING.

But its the picture below that unsettling title that freezes Bunny in her tracks. She knows at once that it's her — except it's not her, but something from a nightmare. Her pointed face draws down, too far, mouth hollow and open; only gaping blackness where her lips and teeth should be. Her eyes are white and pupil-less, her too-long fingers are twisted in her hair.

In her horror, Bunny is unaware of how her own expression shifts; a mirroring of that grotesque portrait. She hears a scream and stumbles back, the chipped mug slipping from her hands. It shatters on the floor, and hot drops of black coffee splatter her bare shins. It is only after this that Bunny realizes the scream came from her.

When her gaze snaps back to the paper, she's startled instead to see her father's watery blue eyes peering at her from above his spectacles. The paper rests open on the tabletop, and Bunny's horrified eyes drop to the newsprint, scanning the headlines.

"Bunny?" Her father asks, cautiously, his brow creased. She tears her eyes from the paper to look at him.

"I'm. . .It's. . ."

"What's wrong?" He asks, and there's an undercurrent in his tone that sets her on edge. Like he's anticipating a meltdown from her and doesn't quite have the space for it in his schedule.

Didn't you see that? She wants to scream. But she only shakes her head, tears brimming in her eyes. She wants to flee the kitchen, to fling open the front doors and race to Bishop at their grandfather's cottage. But there's chips of glass on the floor and a puddle of coffee on the linoleum. She snatches a dish rag and stoops to the floor to clean up her mess.

"Nothing. I'm sorry."

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Elevating Home Aesthetics Through Kitchen Remodeling: Crafting Seamless Transitions

A kitchen remodel offers the chance to do more than just upgrade a single room—it can redefine the entire aesthetic of your home. By thoughtfully blending the kitchen with adjacent spaces, you can create a fluid and cohesive design that enhances the overall ambiance of your living areas. Here’s how a well-executed kitchen remodel can reshape the look and feel of your home.

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Lighting That Enhances the Flow Lighting is a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of kitchen remodeling. Consistent lighting choices can tie your kitchen to the rest of your home’s design. For example, if your living room features sleek pendant lights, incorporating similar fixtures in the kitchen can enhance the visual flow. Under-cabinet lighting can also contribute to a seamless look while providing practical illumination for daily tasks. The right lighting not only adds to the kitchen’s functionality but also plays a pivotal role in shaping the mood of your home.

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