... not technically their own personal dreams, but merely projections they assumed would evoke the staring they yearned for. He referred to these people as "masquerades." Across from the high paced masquerades, he noticed a crowd of a different kind. Instead of flouncing around, looking for attention, these people lurked in the shadows and examined the masquerades. They were dressed modestly, almost boringly ... starers are jealous of the false happiness the masquerades convey. The people who stare yearn for a chance to see the masquerades in tragedy because it makes them feel better about ...

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