The Pale Meridian

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The Pale Meridian

The belt was red. Not the deep crimson of a cardinal’s robe, nor the dull brick of old brickwork. It was the bright, wet red of a cut finger. It sat on the bench by the fire, waiting. I watched it. The leather was stiff. The metal buckle caught the light, a tiny, cold star. Thomas stood by the window. He did not look at me. He looked at the rain. The rain was heavy. It hit the glass. It slid...

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