Sunny Days Wedding Chapel
Date: June 15, 2010
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Wedding Ceremony Package (Golden Tier): $3,500.00
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Photography Add-On: $750.00
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Champagne Toast for 60 Guests: $900.00
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Personalized Vows Printing: $35.00
TOTAL: $5,185.00
Congratulations on beginning a life full of love and promise!
RECEIPT #2
St. Grace Memorial Hospital – Maternity Wing
Date: March 22, 2011
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Private Delivery Room: $1,200.00
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Newborn Screening & Immunization: $430.00
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Birth Certificate Processing: $45.00
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Pink Infant Hat (Complimentary): $0.00
TOTAL: $1,675.00
Congratulations on your baby girl! May Elise Mae Harper bring you joy in life.
RECEIPT #3
Poppy & Sprout Baby Boutique
Date: April 12, 2011
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3x Cotton Onesies (Floral, 0–3 mo.): $27.00
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Hand-Knit Cardigan (Lavender): $42.00
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Baby Booties (Pink, hand-stitched): $16.50
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“Daddy’s Little Star” Bib Set (3-pack): $12.00
TOTAL: $97.50
Clerk note: You usually see mothers and couples coming in. First time I see just the father, but he said they're not separated. Amazing. A great husband and dad.
RECEIPT #4
Little Lamb Daycare – New Enrollment Packet
Date: September 6, 2014
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Enrollment Fee: $125.00
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First Month Tuition: $840.00
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Nap Mat & Personalized Blanket: $36.00
TOTAL: $1,001.00
Welcome, Elise Mae Harper! We’re so excited to have you with us.
RECEIPT #5
Stillbrook Funeral Home
Date: November 7, 2014
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Child-Sized White Pine Coffin: $840.00
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Floral Arrangement: “Innocence Lost”: $230.00
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Embalming & Preparation: $410.00
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Service Room Rental: $600.00
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Personalized Plaque (Elise Mae Harper, 2011-2014. "Beloved Little Star"): $75.00
TOTAL: $2,155.00
May her memory be a light in the dark.
RECEIPT #6
Silverlight County Emergency Services
Date: December 5, 2014 – 9:34 PM
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911 Dispatch Fee – Domestic Disturbance: $185.00
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EMS Evaluation On Scene: $120.00
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Ice Pack & Facial Wound Dressing: $25.00
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Refusal of Transport (Signed): $0.00
TOTAL: $330.00
Responded to call from neighbors. Mr. Harper sustained swelling and laceration to left cheek. Said, “She didn’t mean to. She’s just upset.” Declined further assistance. No indications of wounds on Mrs. Harper, who showed visible signs of intoxication.
RECEIPT #7
Silverlight County Emergency Services
Date: December 25, 2014 – 11:52 PM
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911 Dispatch Fee – Repeat Domestic Incident: $185.00
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Ambulance Transport (Emergency): $645.00
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CT Scan (Head Trauma): $1,050.00
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Sutures (Right Brow, 6 stitches): $210.00
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Overnight Hospital Observation: $920.00
TOTAL: $3,010.00
Responded to call from multiple neighbors. Officer noted visible bruising on Mr. Harper and reluctance to speak. Investigation opened, but no indications wife was harmed. No charges filed.
RECEIPT #6
Law Offices of Cromwell & Hart
Date: January 13, 2015
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Divorce Retainer Fee: $3,000.00
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Consultation Hour (x2): $600.00
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Filing Fees: $310.00
TOTAL: $3,910.00
Note from counsel: As you know, your wife filed for divorce shortly after the December EMS incident. Given the documentation on file—including your medical records and the dispatch notes—we could have pursued grounds-based countersuit. I understand your reluctance, Mr. Harper, but I urge you not to confuse forgiveness with silence.
RECEIPT #7
QuickLuck Lotto – State Lottery Center
Date: February 2, 2015
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Winning Ticket Claimed: #873-221
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Payout: $1,250,000.00
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Tax Withholding: -$312,500.00
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Amount Deposited: $937,500.00
Congratulations on your life-changing winnings! May this windfall bring you happiness in life.
RECEIPT #8
Law Offices of Cromwell & Hart (Addendum)
Date: February 18, 2016
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Settlement Adjustment (50% of Lottery Winnings): $468,750.00
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Court Filing & Mediation: $2,100.00
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Additional Counsel Hours: $1,800.00
TOTAL: $472,650.00
My condolences to you, Mr. Harper. While your ex-wife had initiated divorce proceedings, she was still your legal wife at the time of your lottery earnings. The law is very clear on this matter.
RECEIPT #9
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Silverlight Animal Shelter
Date: November 3, 2016
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Dog Adoption Fee (Senior Labrador, “Lucky”): $85.00
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Vaccinations & Microchip: $64.00
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Leash & Collar Bundle: $19.99
TOTAL: $168.99
Thank you for accepting Lucky in your life! May he bring you joy and happiness.
RECEIPT #10
Superior Court Filing – Civil Case 2021-CV-389
Date: March 3, 2017
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Filing Fee: Civil Suit (Plaintiff: Marvin Ellis): $210.00
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Representation Retainer: $15,500.00
TOTAL: $15,710.00
The issue of money brings out the worst in people; even friends that bought you the ticket as a birthday gift.
RECEIPT #11
Walden’s Pharmacy – RX Records
Date: April 1, 2017
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Sertraline 50mg (Monthly Supply): $29.75
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Alprazolam 0.5mg: $41.30
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Bupropion SR 100mg: $18.20
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“MoodCare” Multivitamins: $19.99
TOTAL: $109.24
Warning: Do not mix antidepressants with alcohol.
RECEIPT #12
Silverlight Library – New Card Registration
Date: June 6, 2017
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Library Card Replacement: $5.00
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Used Book Sale – “On Grief and Grieving”: $3.00
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Café Coupon (attached): $0.00
TOTAL: $8.00
Those who do not read only ever live one life.
RECEIPT #13
Pinebrook Veterinary Clinic
Date: February 14, 2018
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Emergency Visit (Gun Shot Wound, spine): $110.00
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Sedation & X-rays: $145.00
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Euthanasia Services: $95.00
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Clay Pawprint Keepsake: $40.00
TOTAL: $390.00
We’re sorry for your loss. “Lucky” was a good boy with many years left in him. There is no excuse for whoever did this.
RECEIPT #14
Walden’s Pharmacy – RX Records
Date: March 12, 2018
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Sertraline 100mg: $58.40
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Trazodone 150mg: $44.60
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Bupropion SR 100mg: $20.25
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Mirtazapine 15mg: $22.75
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Sleep Aid (OTC): $18.75
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Whiskey (Walker’s Grocery): $32.00
TOTAL: $196.75
Warning: Do not mix antidepressants with alcohol.
RECEIPT #15
Walker’s Liquor & Market – Late Night Purchase
Date: March 22, 2018 – 11:47 PM
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Whiskey (2 Bottles, Top Shelf): $89.90
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Lighter (Disposable): $2.25
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Pack of Marlboros: $10.00
TOTAL: $102.15
Clerk note: He asked if we sold birthday candles. Said he didn’t need them after all.
RECEIPT #16
Second Chances Dating App – Premium Membership
Date: February 14, 2019
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3-Month Subscription: $44.99
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“Heart-to-Heart” Messaging Pack: $9.99
TOTAL: $54.98
We were born to love, and so we should open ourselves to being loved.
RECEIPT #17
Silverlight Café – Table #12
Date: March 8, 2019
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Coffee (Black): $2.50
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Two Eggs & Toast: $6.25
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Extra Plate (untouched): $0.00
TOTAL: $8.75
Waiter note: He asked for a table and menu for two, but no one showed up. I feel for him.
RECEIPT #18
Walden’s Pharmacy + Walker’s Grocery (Joint Statement)
Date: April 10, 2019
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Sertraline 200mg: $86.90
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Bupropion SR 150mg: $28.80
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Mirtazapine 30mg: $25.90
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Duloxetine 30mg: $31.50
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Alcohol (Various Brands): $210.00
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“Midnight Blend” Cigarettes: $14.80
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Insomnia Blend Tea (Untouched): $7.99
TOTAL: $405.89
Warning: Do not mix antidepressants with alcohol.
RECEIPT #19
The Fork & Fig Bistro – Table for Two
Date: May 3, 2019
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Spring Greens Salad: $12.00
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Filet Mignon (Medium Rare): $34.00
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Lemon Sparkling Water: $4.25
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Single Glass of Rosé: $9.00
TOTAL: $59.25
Note from server: The lady left after checking her phone. I guess she got the ick? The man seemed normal enough. He even brought her a lovely bouquet of flowers.
RECEIPT #20
St. Grace Medical Center – Urgent Care
Date: August 2, 2019
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Blood Pressure Check: $60.00
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Psychiatric Follow-up: $220.00
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Refused Medication (Unfilled): $0.00
TOTAL: $280.00
Note: Patient refused blood work. Suspected to be on illicit drugs.
RECEIPT #21
Highway Motel 6 – Room 114
Date: August 12, 2019
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3-Night Stay (No Housekeeping): $147.00
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Security Deposit (refundable): $50.00
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Vending Machine Snacks (Room Charge): $11.75
TOTAL: $208.75
Welcome to Motel 6. We hope you enjoy your stay.
RECEIPT #22
Silverlight County Emergency Services
Date: August 15, 2019 – 2:42 AM
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911 Dispatch Fee: $185.00
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Ambulance Transport (7.8 miles): $645.00
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Oxygen Administration: $110.00
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Restraint Usage (soft): $0.00
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Vomit Cleanup Surcharge: $45.00
TOTAL: $985.00
Note from EMS: Picked up from Motel 6. Found unconscious by motel management, breathing shallow. No suicide note.
RECEIPT #23
St. Grace Medical Center – ER Billing Dept.
Date: August 16, 2019
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Emergency Room Intake (Level 4): $1,375.00
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Stomach Pumping & Fluids: $680.00
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Psychiatric Evaluation: $460.00
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Overnight Observation: $920.00
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Anti-nausea & Sedation Meds: $225.00
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Social Worker Visit: $0.00 (state-funded)
TOTAL: $3,660.00
Note from receptionist: Discharged with pamphlets. No one came to pick him up.
RECEIPT #24
St. Grace Pharmacy – Discharge Prescriptions
Date: August 16, 2019
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Sertraline 100mg (30 days): $44.20
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Hydroxyzine (as needed for panic): $19.75
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“RecoverSafe” Pill Organizer: $6.00
TOTAL: $69.95
Warning: Do not mix antidepressants with alcohol.
RECEIPT #25
Stillbrook Memorial Grounds
Date: March 22, 2020
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Bronze Grave Marker Cleaning: $60.00
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“Birthday Lily” Delivery Service: $18.00
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Candle Permit (24 hrs): $5.00
TOTAL: $83.00
Record from GroundsKeeper: Mr. Harper brought a birthday cake and two bottles of whiskey. Slipped me a $20 to let him stay there all night. Kept lighting and blowing out a single candle. Sang Happy Birthday for someone named Elise.
RECEIPT #26
St. Grace Memorial Hospital – Oncology Wing
Date: May 3, 2020 – 2:12 PM
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Initial Oncology Consultation: $275.00
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Comprehensive Blood Panel: $180.00
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MRI Scan – Thoracic & Abdominal: $1,450.00
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Lymph Node Biopsy (Outpatient): $980.00
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Initial Oncology Consultation: $275.00
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Comprehensive Blood Panel: $180.00
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MRI Scan – Thoracic & Abdominal: $1,450.00
- Pathology Review & Diagnosis Summary: $310.00
TOTAL: $3,195.00
Mr. Thomas Harper, age 48, reported unexplained weight loss and fatigue. Imaging and biopsy confirmed diagnosis of Stage III Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.
RECEIPT #27
Silverlight County Sheriff's Office – Firearms Division
Date: June 4, 2020
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Application: Class C Handgun Permit: $67.00
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DOJ Background Check: $22.50
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Fingerprint Submission (LiveScan): $19.00
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Mandatory Safety Training Certificate (submitted): $0.00
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Mental Health Disclosure Waiver: Signed
TOTAL: $108.50
Stated Purpose: "Home Protection."
RECEIPT #28
Ironmark Sporting & Tactical Supply
Date: July 8, 2020
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Glock 19 Gen5: $599.00
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Hard Case: $29.00
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9mm Ammunition (2 boxes, 50 rounds/ea): $46.00
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Gun Lock (State Required): $0.00
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Cleaning Kit: $15.95
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Cash Discount: -$20.00
TOTAL: $669.95
Note by clerk: I confirmed with the man, identified as Mr. Harper, that he has owned and operated a gun before.
RECEIPT #29
Law Offices of Harvell & Dean – Estate Planning Division
Date: July 21, 2020
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Last Will & Testament Drafting: $450.00
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Revocable Living Trust Setup: $625.00
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Notarization Fees: $60.00
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Beneficiary Deed Filing: $95.00
TOTAL: $1,230.00
Attached you will find an invoice for my services. Per your instructions, I have designated your mother, Mae Harper, as the primary beneficiary of your estate. Additionally, 40% of your estate has been allocated to the Children's Welfare Fund, and 30% will be donated to certified animal shelters for rescuing dogs. The remaining 20% will be held in perpetuity for the care and upkeep of your daughter Elise’s grave at Stillbrook Memorial Grounds.
I wish you a long life ahead, one full of happiness.
implied story. That means cutting out as much fat as possible; the normal stuff that brings a story to life.
notes at the end of each receipt. I think this was a good middle-ground as it helped give context for several receipts that adds more flavor and oomph. This addition of contextual notes then gave me the leeway to add a few more plot points that originally were confusing without context.
If this fictional man's life made you sad, just remember that there are others in your life who would be sad if you made a few irrevocable decisions.
"I'm here if you ever need someone to talk to. I don't believe I can solve or even understand all your problems, but you don't have to go through it alone. If you're ever gone, I will miss you. If you ever feel lost, please talk to me or seek help."