Following the death of the notorious Claire Ashdown, her best friend and former flame attempt to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives. Told by a limited third person, Aftertaste captures three heartbroken voices: Lea, the best friend; Scarlett, the lover; and an unknown poet whose narrative splits the short story into seven scenes. ~~ With a drop of red, a fallen petal, Vanished with the breeze. With a drop of red, a fallen petal, Turned them inside out. A drop of red, a fallen petal, And I ceased to be. With a drop of red, a fallen petal, The roses wilted, all in one. ~~ /~R/
17 parts