#old ghosts

Roanoke, Virginia

138 Amenia Road, Sharon, CT 06069

$7,500,000 • 10 beds • 8 baths • 12,057 sqft

"Seize the rare opportunity to own Filston, one of Litchfield County's most distinguished Gilded Age estates. Designed in 1903 by renowned architect William Cromwell, Jr. for Mr. and Mrs. Romulus Colgate, this Neoclassical treasure seamlessly blends Italianate Renaissance Revival, Palladian, Neo-Gothic, and French Empire influences, creating a singularly breathtaking country estate. Every original detail is meticulously preserved in impeccable condition. Spanning just over 12,000SF of livable space, there are 10 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and 3 powder rooms. Set across 106 acres on three distinct parcels, the property showcases a breathtaking landscape designed by Edward Hamilton Bell. Rolling hills, pristine woodlands, and majestic estate trees frame scenic equestrian trails, offering an idyllic retreat for nature lovers and equestrians alike. Complementing the main home is a historic 5,700-square-foot, three-story carriage house on its own dedicated parcel, adding versatility and charm to this extraordinary estate. Recent Upgrades * Complete electrical overhaul, with new wiring throughout the home and buried power lines from the road for enhanced aesthetics and reliability. * Landscape restoration, reopening original trails, removing dead trees, and treating the estate's magnificent mature trees to ensure their longevity. * Commercial-grade generator * New propane furnace and updated plumbing Serious inquiries only; proof of funds required."

Listed by: Dan Kessler, Compass Connecticut, LLC

She won't become irrelevant, she was too important for that. Songs and books will occasionally brush against that old world and leave a mark. But the active ache, the compulsive wanting-to-know, the feeling that her life is happening somewhere you should still be allowed to stand near, that will fade.

Not because you replace her, but because your own present gets fuller. Because she stops being the only doorway back to a version of yourself that felt alive, understood (really?) and chosen.

She was never just one person.

She was an era, a language, a possibility. A witness who knew you before you had to explain yourself.

You will probably always know she mattered. But you will not always miss her like an exposed nerve.

Book 1: Prophecy

Chapter 6: Old Ghosts

Chapter 6: Old Ghosts

Avatar: Rise of the Dragons Book 1: Prophecy - Chapter 6 - TheRiseoftheDragons - Avatar: The Last Airbender (Cartoon 2005) [Archive of Our Own]

Summary:

Aang chooses mercy over prophecy. Zuko makes a radical choice. As Zuko brings his father back to the palace, they confront the old ghosts haunting within.

An Excerpt from the Chapter: "I didn't see a reason to change it," Zuko said, his voice dropping as he scrambled for a defense. "I thought... there might be documents I needed. Records of the lineage." He swallowed hard, desperate to fill the silence before it crushed him. 

"Official charts. Things for the transition."

Ozai didn't move. 

He simply waited.

"I didn’t rummage through your drawers," Zuko added, the words tumbling out sharper than intended. He remained anchored to the doorway, unwilling to step further inside. 

Possessed pines twins! HAPPY LATE HALLOWEEN!! 🎃👻🍬

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