In Ava Dellaira’s novel, Love Letters to the Dead, the metaphorical “signposts” function as recurring motifs and thematic devices. These are not literal road signs, but rather specific objects, phrases, songs, or memories that consistently reappear, guiding the protagonist, Laurel, ...

Carcasses of certain animals pose significant risks due to the presence of pathogens, toxins, and physical hazards. For example, decaying wildlife such as rabies-infected animals can transmit diseases through exposure to bodily fluids. Large animal remains may present structural dangers, ...