“I do think fear is a seasonal thing,” the woman said.

“How so?”

“You see, when Halloween rolls around everyone is oh-so-scared of clowns.” She lit a cigarette and uncrossed her legs. “Yet once October is over, they vote them into office.”

 

— Bastian Espada

 

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