alias grace written by margaret atwood. pt. 2 prompts.
“did you open the window to let out the soul?”
“i have your confession here. let me read you what you said in it.”
“i must resist melodrama.”
“what hope of answer or redress?”
“the wages of sin is death.”
“do you like riddles?”
“what did you dream last night?”
“i want to hear anything you may tell me. the small details of life often hide a great significance.”
“what mysteries remain to be revealed in the spirit and body; structured of material and ethereal?”
“i thought my dead friend spoke to me.”
“why are you skulking around like some tamed wolf?”
“i think that is the silliest thing i have ever heard.”
“in that moment, it felt like Death stood behind me, arms wrapped around my body and kissing my neck. i felt horror, but also a strange longing.”
“i tried to pray, but the words could not come.”
“i repent my wickedness with bitter tears.”
“fear is a remarkable aphrodisiac.”
“you’re such a conceited little troll.”
“it is a puzzle i cannot guess.”
“you’re talking back. i am sick of your insolence.”
“i would scarcely eat two bites of breakfast.”
“to admit such a possibility would require a leap of faith.”
