Welcome to stories from Among the Stars.

You're listening to The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean, narrated by Katie Eric. Chapter 7

A Taste of Redemption, present day

Of mind-eaters, there is even more evidence throughout history.

Mesopotamia and Babylonia depict blood-tucking creatures who feast on the young,

similar to the La Marsh two and the

Lillitu, and Lillotu in turn is interlinked with Lilith from Hebrew demonology. And that is only

the beginning. These legends stretch through every culture and all throughout history.

The details and contexts vary, yet consistent patterns emerge across cultures and time periods to form a single

conclusion. We have, all of us, been prey to these creatures for centuries. Amarinda Patel,

paper and flesh, a secret history. You've got to ask yourself one question. Do I feel lucky?

Well, do you, punk? On the television screen, a scowling's dirty Harry sighted down his gun. The punk didn't feel lucky. They never did. Harry's goodwill went perpetually unappreciated. Kai appreciated it. Instead of sitting slumped on the couch,

"'he bounced from foot to foot as the film played out.

"'He thrummed with energy,

"'mouthing some of the lines to himself.

"'Devin watched him from the small kitchenette "'to which she and Hester had adjourned.

"'Soreal, adjective,

"'marked by the intense irrational reality of a dream.

This situation was the definition of surreal.

Nice lad.

I like him even if he did try to kill me.

Hester leaned against the kitchen counter,

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