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disappearance
The concept of people 'Disappearing' functions as a euphemism for forced removal or erasure by an unknown authority.
1 chapter across 1 book
Cyteen (1988)C.J. Cherryh
Chapter 62
This chapter depicts a young girl named Ari grappling with the sudden disappearance of her mother and Ollie, her close companion. She experiences confusion, fear, and abandonment as authority figures like uncle Denys and a Security woman intervene, enforcing new guardianship and care arrangements. The chapter explores Ari's emotional turmoil and her struggle to understand the concept of people 'Disappearing' and the loss of her previous sense of home and security.