Reread these lines from Owen Nutter's story "The Haunted Twin."

Max noticed even after death that Sam still had all his bruises and was even wearing a cast for his arm. It was weird since Max, himself, hadn't sustained any injuries from the crash.

What clue do these sentences give about the surprise twist at the end?

Max is not sure that Sam is actually a ghost.

Max did not speak to Sam on the day that he died.

Max was in the same serious accident that killed Sam.

Sam and Max were not as close as most twins are.

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The clue in these sentences suggests that the most relevant option is:

Max was in the same serious accident that killed Sam.

This is implied by the mention of Sam's bruises and cast, which indicate he sustained injuries during the accident, while Max, who notices these details, did not have any injuries. This hints at a potential twist regarding Max's own fate and relationship to the accident, leading the reader to consider whether he is alive or has a different connection to Sam's death.