Exploring Musical Timelines

1. Do the musical references anchor the narrative firmly in a particular era, leaving it a product of its time?

The Art of Anti-Climax

2. Did the story's subdued conclusion leave you feeling fulfilled or yearning for more?

Fear and Intrigue

3. What is it about Zoe that strikes terror into the heart of Gordon Wolfe?

Zoe's Insightful Perceptions

4. How keenly does Zoe discern the true natures of those around her, and in what ways do her insights sculpt her interactions within the world of "Small Deaths"?

A Moment of Personal Loss

5. Does Zoe endure her own form of "small death" throughout the unfolding of events?

Confrontation and Memory

6. Why does Hilary's mind draw a blank when recalling her clash with Bob?

Zoe's Role in Their Lives

7. What significance does Zoe hold for Gordon and Bob in their respective journeys?

The Gift of Healing

8. Is Zoe's newfound talent for mending others a divine gift, a burdensome curse, or something entirely different?

Causality Versus Coincidence

9. With both Zoe and Bob skeptical of mere happenstance, how do they rationalize Gordon Wolfe's unexpected approach?

The Nature of Malice

10. Is Hilary's blunt statement "Creeps don't need reasons for what they do; that's why they're creeps" an accurate reflection of reality, or does she prematurely dismiss the motivations of individuals like Gordon Wolfe?