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Jacob.
Bye.
Hello.
Miss Wu?
I'm Alyssa Barnes.
Um, the Arkham Agency sent me.
I'm your new housekeeper.
Um, sorry I'm so early.
It's such... It was such a long trip,
I wanted to make sure I got here on time.
I hope that's okay.
Hi, Alyssa. I'm Miss Wu.
Oh! Hello.
My aunt doesn't speak much English.
Oh, that's okay. Am I too early?
No, not at all. Please come in.
Welcome.
Wow. You have a gorgeous home.
This is incredible.
Thank you.
I'm so glad that you could take this job
on such short notice.
This big house needs all the help it can get.
I didn't think I was going to get anyone since we're so far out.
It's perfect timing for me.
I need the work.
Please follow me.
Most people like to be closer to a city
and their families.
I have no one. Not anymore, anyway.
I'm sorry. Oh, no, it's okay.
Well, you come highly recommended.
Please take a seat.
Would you like some tea?
Oh, no, thank you.
It's just my aunt and I in this big house.
Sometimes I think I should just move into a smaller one.
But then, I enjoy it here.
And then, the more space, the more to clean, right?
Yeah.
But I think I can handle it.
Help yourself to anything in the kitchen.
We're usually early risers,
but you can work at your own pace
as long as things get done.
I do ask for a few things if you live here.
Please respect this place.
It was built on luck and good fortune
I've been blessed with.
So I ask you, please, no boyfriends, no guests,
no loud music, drugs, or smoking.
If you need to make a call, please ask first.
And here, the list of duties.
Everything I expect to be done is on there.
Come. Let me show you around.
Over this way.
How old is this house?
Not very old.
My father was a well-respected architect
in China for many years.
He bought this land and built this place
shortly before he died.
Down this way.
There are only a few other houses around here.
Most are summer homes and empty.
It's an hour drive to the nearest town,
so we go for supplies when we can.
This is where I keep
all the cleaning supplies and tools.
And that's the laundry area.
Plenty of towels and rags.
If you can't find something, it's probably down here.
Okay.
I'm adding a storage room here.
It's unfinished, so don't worry about it.
All this brick reminds me of my father.
He was a mason.
I used to help him build things
when I was little.
Wow, you're multi-talented.
Maybe I should have you finish the job for me.
Yeah, maybe.
Let's go.
This is your room.
This is the warmest room in the house.
Gets plenty of sunlight during the day.
This'll be just fine. Thanks.
This is one of the most peaceful places
I've ever been.
I'm used to more city noises...
car alarms in the night, dogs barking, motorcycles.
It will be a nice change.
I'm a bit of a bookworm anyhow.
Oh, there are trails all over if you want to take a walk
or just find a place to read.
Thanks. I'll have to do that.
Why don't you get settled?
Dinner's served just after dark.
Okay. Great.
I'll see you then.
Thanks.
Aunt Chen is a great cook.
I hope you like it.
Smells great.
Go ahead. Here.
Yep.
Do you need a fork?
I think I got it.
Oh.
Here. Let me show you.
First, grip it like this.
And the other one like this.
Okay. Just pinch.
Like that? Mm-hmm.
You got it.
You're a fast learner.
I like that.
It's really nice.
Are you a Catholic?
Yeah. All the way through school.
My family was very strict.
And you're not?
Mm, well, I'm not fanatical or anything,
but I still go to church when I can.
When you can?
What, you don't want to go?
Well...
Why are you still wearing it when you don't believe in it?
I don't know.
Guilt if I don't, I guess.
I see.
Enough talking. Please, go ahead, eat.
Here. More.
Oh, good, you found it.
I thought you might need something
to keep the dirt off.
Yeah. Thank you.
Do you know feng shui?
Um... no, I don't.
It's the Chinese art of placement.
We place things in a certain relationship to nature
so we can get success and good fortune.
What's this?
That's a bagua mirror.
That's for protection.
Against what?
Bad energies or spirits.
The mirror deflects the influence of negative energy
and protects the occupants of the home.
So you keep the bad energy out
and the good energy in?
Something like that.
Come. Let's have some tea.
Okay.
All this must seem strange to you,
but these beliefs have been in my family for generations.
If you follow the rules, nature will bless you.
Do you have any other family here?
No, it's just my aunt.
I still have some relatives in China.
I had a little brother once, but we sent him away.
To school?
No. He was sick.
So we sent him to all the good doctors,
but no one could help him.
So eventually, he died.
Oh. I'm sorry.
It's okay.
Hey. This is Alyssa's cell.
Leave a message, please.
Hey, it's me.
Just wanted to see if you might pick up this time.
I really need to talk to you.
I've been so depressed.
All I can think about is you.
I know you haven't been yourself lately,
but I'm still here for you.
We can work this out.
Please, just, when you get this, call me.
I need to hear your voice so I know you're okay.
I love you, Alyssa.
Alyssa, come. Come.
Go ahead, throw some in.
It's just Joss paper.
What are you doing?
What is all this?
Tonight is the second night of the Chinese Ghost Month.
We must make offerings to the spirits
to appease them each night.
Are you trying to scare me?
Oh, no. No.
Chinese people believe a lot of things.
Every year in the Chinese calendar,
the seventh month is known as the Chinese Ghost Month.
It's believed that during these 30 days,
the gates of hell are opened
and the souls of the dead
are allowed to roam the earth.
Most spirits are content
with just visiting their relatives,
but some... those who didn't receive a proper burial,
or suicides, seek someone to take their place in hell.
Lost souls, you mean?
Why burn money and incense?
The sweet smell helps the spirit to find food.
The more you burn, the more prosperous.
And these are hell notes.
We offer this to our dead ancestors
to make sure that they have good things in the afterlife.
I didn't realize that Chinese had such beliefs.
Not all Chinese do.
But there are still people
who believe in the ancient way.
In China, it's taken very seriously.
Important business meetings are rescheduled,
weddings postponed, no one swims,
the streets are empty,
and no one goes out after dark.
I should go inside now.
It's late.
I didn't scare you, did I?
No.
Good night.
No!
That's for the ghosts!
That's bad luck!
I'm sorry, Miss Wu. I thought it was trash.
Be quiet! Go back inside.
Ah!
Alyssa.
Alyssa...
Alyssa.
Aah!
Alyssa.
Are you okay?
Alyssa?
I'm going into town for a while,
and I'll be back later.
Did you finish the laundry?
Yes, it's drying now.
Good. You work so hard.
Why don't you finish up out here
and take the rest of the day to yourself?
Thanks. I have a book I've been wanting to get into.
You should. Take a walk.
I'll we back later. Okay.
Bye.
Hey! What are you doing here?
Uh, just here reading, that's all.
You're trespassing.
Oh, uh...
This is private property here.
The property line is just over there.
Didn't you see?
Oh. I wasn't aware.
I thought I was on the Wu estate still.
I must have just wandered a bit too far.
Are you a friend of hers?
I'm her new housekeeper.
Oh, so you're their new maid.
I prefer the term housekeeper, but yes.
That crazy bitch thinks she owns most of the mountain.
I'm not surprised you thought you were still on her land.
Are you the neighbor?
Yeah, I live just down the path here.
Listen, I'm really sorry about this.
No worries.
It's just that every year during the same month,
her and that old lady are always burning things
in the middle of the night.
Last year, the wind kicked up and blew some ashes this way
and burned down this part of the forest
and almost my house,
so I have to keep a close eye on those two.
I see. Yeah.
So what's your name?
Alyssa.
Nice to meet you, Alyssa.
Blake.
What are you reading?
A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf.
Oh, great author.
Really? What's your favorite book of hers?
I don't know. There's too many to name.
I like them all.
Yeah. It's nice to meet a man who likes feminist authors.
Touché.
Well, I should get going.
Hey, you can come back any time you'd like,
as long as you don't light any fires.
Bye.
Wow. So pretty.
Hello. Wu residence.
Alyssa?
Yes, this is she.
It's Tessa at the agency.
Oh, hi.
We left a few messages for you.
Did you get them?
Oh, no. Sorry.
There's a Nicole who's called here a few times
asking for your work number.
I told her our policy against giving out clients' numbers,
but I told her I would call you personally
to relay the message.
Thanks. I'll call her.
Okay. No problem.
Hello.
Hey. It's me.
Hey! I've been worried about you.
I haven't heard from you in a while.
I left, like, ten messages.
Yeah, I don't have that number anymore.
Why not?
No one seems to call my cell except Jacob, so I tossed it.
He's still bothering you?
Isn't he always?
Well, he's called my phone,
like, a hundred times looking for you.
He just doesn't get it.
He'll get over you.
They always do.
Are you okay?
I think I'm seeing things.
What do you mean?
Mm, it's nothing.
I'm sure you're just stressed.
You just need to relax.
Yeah, I know.
So how is your new job?
It's good.
It's... It's different from anything I've done before,
but I like it.
It's real quiet and peaceful out here.
How's your new boss?
She's nice.
Kind of strange sometimes.
They have a lot of strange customs.
I'm always seeing them
burning things in the front yard.
Well, as long as it's not your paycheck,
who cares, right?
Right.
Hey, I'm not really allowed to use this phone,
so if you want to reach me, just call the agency.
They'll give me the message.
I can still e-mail you, right?
Well, no.
Um, there's no Internet or cable here.
Oh.
Well, that sucks.
She's a bit old-fashioned.
I don't mind.
I mean, I like not being so available all the time.
Well, hang in there. You need this job.
But once you get enough money saved up,
you can get your own place and get on with your life.
Listen...
I gotta go. I'll talk to you soon.
Okay? Okay.
Bye.
Where did you get that dress?
It was in my closet.
It was so beautiful, I wanted to try it on.
It fits perfectly.
Do you like it?
Take it off now.
I have some other business to attend to.
Yes, ma'am.
Mei-Ling.
Hello?
Miss Wu?
Yeah. What is it, dear?
I finished cleaning all the tiles like you asked,
and all the rugs are washed.
Thank you.
Was there anything else?
No, I think that's it.
Why don't you go relax, take a hot bath?
You're doing a great job here.
Is there something else?
I found this in my room.
Who's Mei-Ling?
That's a name I haven't heard in a while.
Did she used to live here?
Yeah.
She was the housekeeper before you.
She lived here for a few years.
She's pretty.
Yeah.
Actually, you remind me a lot of her.
But girls are girls.
One day, she left.
Why?
A man.
Aya!
Alyssa.
I'm not going to hurt you.
Is anyone out there?
Somebody help me!
Is anyone there?
Alyssa.
Alyssa, wake up. Wake up.
What? Are you okay?
Yeah. Ow.
What's going on?
Let's go inside.
Hey. This is Alyssa's cell.
Leave a message, please.
Alyssa, it's me.
Where are you?
I'm really worried about you.
I've been driving around all night looking for you,
hoping you're okay.
I don't even know where I'm at right now.
I can't take this.
I... I really need to talk to you.
Why aren't you answering my calls?
What did I do to you?
Why are you doing this?
You know what? You're a real fuckin' bitch.
I hate you!
You're probably out fucking some other guy, is that it?
What... What, you dump me
and then you go fuck somebody else's life up?
You're just a fucking whore like my mother!
Well, fine, you can have your other boyfriend.
I don't care!
Don't ever call me again! It's over!
And I am fucking over you!
Fuck!
Fuck! Fuck!
Hey. This is Alyssa's cell.
Leave a message, please.
Hey.
I'm sorry I said those things.
I'm just...
feeling a little hurt, you know?
I need you to call me when you get this, okay?
I'll be here.
Just call me back.
Talk to you soon.
Alyssa.
Come over here.
D.W.
Leave me alone!
Oh, God. Oh, God.
Aah!
Fuck!
Help!
Oh, my God.
What are they doing?
Come over here.
Stop!
Come over here.
What do you want from me?
Stop!
Please, just stop!
Oh, God.
Leave me alone!
I can't take it anymore.
Alyssa. Oh, G...
Are you okay?
I can't take this any longer.
They won't stop.
Why can't they just leave me alone?
Who won't? Them.
These people. The ghosts.
Listen, Alyssa.
During the Chinese Ghost Month,
if you offend the ghosts,
you have bad luck the whole month.
It's very important to follow the rules.
What rules?
Every custom has its rules.
During this month, you must not whistle,
because that will only invite them into your house.
And if you're outside and you hear someone
calling your name from behind,
you must never turn back.
Alyssa.
But most important of all
is that you have to respect the offerings
and never disturb their food or ash.
But I... Shh.
Say no more.
Tomorrow I'll bring more offerings
and you'll be fine.
But remember...
if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone.
Okay?
If I leave them alone, they'll leave me alone.
Yes. You'll be okay.
Oh. Good morning.
Did you sleep okay?
No, not really.
What's this?
This is the Chinese god called Zhong Kui.
He's a ghost catcher,
and all the ghosts are afraid of him.
I put him here to protect your room.
Thanks. I think.
Blake.
Hi. What are you doing here?
This is for you.
Since you like to read and all.
The Biology of Horses by Dr. Blake Reesy.
Is that you? Um, yeah.
I signed it for you right there.
Wow.
Thanks. I'm honored.
I'll give it a read as soon as I can.
Wow! This is a nice place.
You know, I've lived up here a long time
and never stepped foot in here.
Not very neighborly, I suppose.
Um, I'm not supposed to have anyone inside
and no one else is here right now.
It's one of Miss Wu's golden rules.
Haven't you ever broken one?
Well, I like my job
and I'd like to keep it.
Please, you probably should go.
Don't worry, I seen her drive past my house
a few minutes ago with the old lady.
Would you like something to drink?
Sure. What do you have?
Let's see.
Martini, double scotch...
Water?
Water's fine.
So you're an author, then?
Sometimes.
I just have the one book, but I'm working on another.
I mainly raise horses on my estate.
I'm a vet. A vet?
Wow. How exciting.
Are you married? No.
So you're a single part-time writer, a vet,
and you like to raise horses on your estate.
Are you gay?
Good one.
This was the first house built up in these parts.
The Wu family bought most of the land around here
and then eventually sold it off.
She's definitely from old money.
How long have you lived here?
I bought my place about six years ago.
Took a while to get used to the isolation,
but I've grown to like it.
How about you?
I'm sick of city life.
That bad, huh?
That bad.
I found this in my room.
Do you know her?
No, I don't.
Why... Why do you ask?
Her name's Mei-Ling.
She was the housekeeper here before me,
and I was just wondering...
Dr. Reesy.
What did I tell you about having people over
without my permission?
Well, I-I know, but he...
I should be going now.
Um, thanks for the water.
I'll show you out.
What are you doing here?
I was just coming to get to know your new girl.
She doesn't need any friends,
especially ones like you.
What's that supposed to mean?
Good-bye, Dr. Reesy.
You know, I was thinking that maybe...
Alyssa?
Yes, ma'am?
Come over here.
All right.
Do you like wine? Uh, sure.
Here. This red wine is good for you.
What's the occasion?
Let's take a seat.
I'm sorry I was short with you earlier.
I seem to be having a stretch of bad luck.
Remember you asked me about Mei-Ling
a few days ago?
Yeah.
Well, the man she was involved with was Blake.
Really?
He told me he didn't know her.
Well, I'm not surprised.
He's a liar.
What happened?
Are you sure you want to hear this?
I'm sure.
Well, she was a good girl.
Very quiet.
It gets lonely out here, you know?
I didn't think anything of it at the beginning.
But then I started noticing her not coming home at night.
I saw them kissing in the woods a few times.
It's really none of my business.
But then, she started forgetting about her chores
and arguing with me over things.
I was hoping things would get better.
But then, one night, she ran to the house,
screaming and dripping with blood.
I was terrified.
Something had happened to her.
She was beaten.
Oh, my God.
Blake did it?
He was the last to see her that night.
But he denied it.
So we cleaned her up, and her wounds healed.
She wouldn't tell us what happened to her
that night and who did it.
She just accepted it.
As time went on,
Blake stopped coming around.
And she became more and more depressed.
The life force seemed to have been sucked out of her.
Where is she now?
I honestly don't know.
She vanished.
One day, we found her room empty.
And this was on her bed.
"My dear Miss Wu,
"my life has become empty.
"I can't bear the loneliness.
"I'm sorry, but I must go.
Mei-Ling."
That was two months ago.
Well, didn't the police or her family try to find her?
Well, she ran away and didn't want to be found.
Plus, she was illegal in this country.
I think the police would be the last people
she'd want to see.
That's so sad.
Well, Alyssa, I don't mean to scare you,
but if I were you, I would stay away from him, okay?
Hello?
Hey, Nicole.
Hey. You're up late.
Yeah. I can't sleep.
What's wrong?
I don't know what's wrong with me lately.
I think I'm going crazy.
You getting lonely out there or what?
Have you ever had a dream that was so real
you couldn't tell if it was reality or not?
Sometimes.
Everybody does.
I keep seeing things, people.
Okay, I don't follow.
Do you believe in spirits?
I see where this is going.
You... You think you're seeing ghosts, right?
Well, I don't know what to believe anymore.
Miss Wu seems to think so.
Wait, Miss Wu thinks you're seeing ghosts?
Yeah. She thinks I might have offended them.
And you believe her?
Jesus, Alyssa.
It's no wonder you're seeing things.
You're creeping yourself out.
Yeah.
Some of the stories she's told...
Do you remember when we were little
and the boys told us not to go into that dark tunnel
under Poston Drive?
That was so creepy.
They told us there was this old hag that lived there
and would eat us if we went near it.
And we believed those bastards.
I never did go near it after that.
It's the same thing... fear through suggestion.
Don't let this woman scare you with old wives' tales.
Yeah. You're probably right.
Thanks for the talk.
Are you sure you're going to be okay?
I'm fine.
I probably should go, though.
Because if I get caught using this phone,
I'm in big trouble.
Okay. Bye.
Bye.
Jesus, Nicole.
What the hell are you doing here, you fucking psycho?
I call and call and call,
but no one ever answers me.
Why is that, Nicole?
I'm feeling a little unappreciated.
I want to know where she is.
I told you, she's not here.
You lying bitch.
Don't fuck with me.
Where is she?
I know she's been here.
I can still smell the perfume I bought her.
And I can also smell a liar.
What is wrong with you people?
No one ever listens to me!
I need to know where she's at.
I don't want to hurt anyone, I just need to find her!
I have things to tell her. We have things to work out.
Tell me!
Don't make me do this!
Tell me!
Open your fucking mouth and tell me! Now!
Nicole?
I'm sorry. I didn't...
This is all your fault.
Hey, Alyssa.
This is a nice surprise.
If you came to see my horses,
I'm sorry to disappoint.
What brings you by?
You're a damn liar.
Excuse me?
What are you talking about?
You know what.
Mei-Ling.
Remember now?
You don't understand.
Where'd you get this?
What did you do to her?
I did nothing to her.
She went to visit her family.
At least, that's what she told me.
You're a liar.
Look, I knew her, all right?
We had a little romance, and that was it.
She wanted me to take her into town
to get away from Miss Wu, so I did.
We had a little fun, and then she stopped coming around.
Beating a woman isn't romance.
Beating?
Wh-What are you talking about?
Just stay away from me.
Alyssa, wait.
Yes, 12:00 tomorrow should be just fine.
I'll have to check with her first,
but she's usually pretty flexible.
I'll tell her about the key.
Please, have a seat. I'll be right with you.
That should be just fine, Mrs. Robinson.
Have a nice day. Bye-bye.
Hello there. How can I help you?
Mm, you smell nice.
Thanks.
I like these.
Are they new?
Yes, actually.
So, what brings you in today?
Do you need a housekeeper?
Actually, yes.
I'm looking for one in particular.
I was hoping you'd tell me where she's working.
Well...
we're not allowed to give out our clients' personal information.
We get in a lot of trouble for that.
I understand.
I wouldn't want to get you in trouble.
So who is this girl your looking for?
Your girlfriend?
She's my sister.
I've been trying to call her cell phone for weeks, but nothing.
I'm worried about her.
Our father's very ill,
and she needs to come back and be with the family.
Oh.
Hang on. What'd you say her name was?
Alyssa. Alyssa Barnes.
Here we go.
She's been assigned to the Wu residence.
It's a bit of a hike from here.
I've been trying to fill that position for quite some time.
Here's the address.
Thank you, darling.
And if you need any directions or...
anything at all,
my number's on the other side.
Not a chance.
Hey.
What the hell are you doing here?
Um, I... I was...
You were what?
What's in there?
It's... It's a dead horse.
You're lying.
Am I?
You always bury things at night?
Why? Is that a crime?
Stay away from me.
Hey, come back here.
Aah!
Alyssa, are you okay?
Yeah. Yeah.
What's going on?
I... I'm okay.
Oh. Are you feeling better?
I think so.
Well, I must've passed out again.
Yeah, we found you laying on the patio earlier.
You were fine, but you were just lying there like you fell asleep.
I remember just seeing something, and then...
Listen. Tonight is the last night of the ghost month.
You should be happy
because, you know, the king of hell,
he's going to come out and gather all the spirits
and take them back to hell.
You won't see them anymore tomorrow.
Just remember to follow all the rules next year,
and they'll bless you, and you'll have good luck.
Well, I should get back to work.
It's okay if you want to rest.
I think I'd rather just get it done.
Oh, Alyssa, there's a message for you.
Really?
It's over there on the counter.
I had a little brother once, but we sent him away.
He was sick, so eventually, he died.
She vanished. One day we found her room empty,
and this was on her bed.
The handwriting is identical.
Oh, my God. Miss Wu.
Aah!
Help!
Alyssa.
Aah!
Alyssa? Are you in there?
Going somewhere?
Um, I was going...
I thought we had an agreement.
We do.
B-but I...
I see you've been snooping around.
As a housekeeper, you are awfully messy.
You know, I've been thinking.
This is not gonna work out.
You're fired!
Alyssa.
Hey!
Let me out of here!
What am I going to do with you?
Miss Wu, please let me out.
You know the strange sounds? Well, I liked you.
But if you would mind your own business
instead of snooping in mine all the time,
we could've been great friends.
But new friends come and go.
Why did you kill them?
Kill?
Why do you want to make me sound like a murderer?
I set them free.
You are a murderer.
Hmm. Someone like you could never understand my beliefs.
Who are you to judge me anyway?
You wear a cross around your neck,
but you have no faith.
Only gilded meaningless Sunday rituals.
A god you worship at your convenience.
How could you do the things you've done?
My elders believe in Zhongyuánjié.
We raised charm blooms and herbs.
We sell them at high prices.
For generations, my bloodline made a fortune on this practice.
But eventually, there's a price to pay.
Fortune turned bad,
and our offspring cursed.
My little brother born an invalid.
It was an omen of bad fortune.
So we isolated him from the others.
Life went on.
Luck continued running out.
I need to protect my family.
He had to be sent away.
Sent away? You mean murdered.
I don't expect you to understand.
Luck is not by chance.
There's structure to it.
Ruthless sacrifice that must be made.
My elders knew the rules and respected them.
Fortune cannot be achieved without a sacrifice.
You're a sick bitch.
Aah!
Watch your tongue, or I'll cut it out.
Tonight's the last night.
And you know he's going to close the gates of hell.
Our offerings are no longer enough.
You offended the ghosts, and now they are very angry.
It's all your fault.
Hey! Come back here!
Miss Wu, let me out! Let me out of here!
You little bitch! I'll kill you!
Alyssa, what are you doing? Untie me now!
Okay. I have money.
You know, name your price. It's all yours.
I have my car, jewelry upstairs.
Name it, it's all yours.
I don't want to die!
Neither did they.
Alyssa, come back! Come back!
Come back! Alyssa!
I was gonna kill myself.
Then I got to thinking.
Being dead must be a very lonely existence.
And I don't wanna be alone. Not anymore.
I want you.
And I love you, Alyssa.
We'll be together this way.
No more lonely nights worrying about the future.
Death has to be better than life.
Think about it. Eternity.
A neverending cycle of love.
You and me, together forever.
Jacob, listen to me...
You're fucking crazy! Let me go!
It'll only hurt for a second.
Then it'll all be over.
First you, then me.
No.
Just a few more moments of this tortured life,
then we'll be in heaven...
together.
Let's seal this moment with a kiss.
Get off of her!
Is this your new boyfriend?
You know I'm not the jealous type,
but you're my girl.
No!
Alyssa!
I don't want to die! I don't want to die!
Aah!
We're through.
Let's get out of here.
It all seems like a dream.
I only wish I could wake up.
I've returned to the city,
but these memories follow me wherever I go.
A year ago today, I thought my life had just begun.
But it has never been the same.
I will never understand the evils of this world.
But it comforts me to know
it doesn't always go unpunished.
Miss Wu and Aunt Chen burned money and incense
to bribe the dead,
but justice has no price for a victim.
Miss Wu once told me if I follow the rules next year,
I will be blessed and have good luck.
Tonight I burn these offerings not for luck or blessings,
but for Mei-Ling, D.W.,
and my best friend Nicole.
I can only hope their souls do not wander
and they find peace.
Alyssa.