afterlife
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But Haitians understand the horror of zombies to be one of dispossession, a curse enacted by enslavers that binds victims to mindless servitude, denying them liberation in the afterlife.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2026
Instead of crossing over into the afterlife, Billy, the magically inclined twin, transferred his soul into the body of William Kaplan, a teenager who had just been involved in a fatal car crash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
It’s fitting that this book, which presents the afterlife as a play of voices, has been adapted as an opera.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Like your friend, they will tell themselves that they will get around to it, but the afterlife can catch up to them first.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Perfect ghost-wear. We discussed what her afterlife attire would be.”
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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