ABRAMELIN — THE GIRL IN BLACK, Page 1
By jack_freestone · Published
Transcript
The page opens on Hawthorne Hall and the campus. Text: “CHAPTER TWO — THE GIRL IN BLACK”; “PRESENT DAY”; “The late-spring light filled Hawthorne Hall at Vermont Riverbend University.” A sign reads “VERMONT RIVERBEND UNIVERSITY.” In class, a professor stands by a chalkboard that reads “Creative Writing — Final Assignment — Due: Next Friday.” Professor: “Before you all disappear into the wild freedom of summer, do not forget your final creative writing assignment. It is due next Friday. No excuses.” Violet reads a book titled “The Lesser Key of Solomon.” Professor: “The Lesser Key of Solomon. Interesting choice for light reading, Violet.” Caption: “Later, Violet and Emma walked across the quad to the canteen.” Violet: “I’m sick of writing short stories. I want to write a book. Horror, of course.” Emma: “If I ever write a book... romance.” Violet: “Romance? O-M-G!” Emma: “They’re supposed to be lucky.” Caption: “A mockingbird landed nearby.”
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At Vermont Riverbend University, a professor addresses students in class, then Violet and Emma walk across the campus and sit eating outdoors while a mockingbird perches nearby.
About this chapter
At Vermont Riverbend University, Violet's fascination with the occult draws attention during a creative writing class. Later, she and Emma discuss their ambitions as a mockingbird lands nearby.
