afterlife

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Mr. Bird has history he’d like to forget, but, as Mr. O’Brien notes, he gave so many others memories they’ll always remember, spawning “an afterlife for Indiana State’s one shining moment.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Poor Sylvia Plath has found little rest in the afterlife.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

After she was murdered as a young woman, Jill was, in her words, “elevated” to the role of a comforter, whose task is to aid the dying in their transition to the afterlife.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

In the story, our devices become a gateway to another world — or, rather, a halfway point between our universe and the afterlife.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

“Perfect ghost-wear. We discussed what her afterlife attire would be.”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson