The Forest of Lost Souls

by Dean Koontz

As for wolves, she fears them not at all.

He has good looks without vanity, strength without insolence, courage without ferocity, and Vida is in love with him.

Gem-quality corundum crystals come in a rainbow of colors; however, when a pink sapphire contains enough chromium to make it red, it is called a ruby. In the rough, these three rubies are so large that each might, when properly cut, provide a gem in excess of ten carats.

Even as the tragic essence of the scene inspires pity, it’s such a compelling juxtaposition of thriving nature and failed technology that it seems as if it might be an installation by an artist.

Life is too short to spend any of it justifying herself to people who shape their opinions of others on first impressions and biases.

She’ll be eternally grateful for the love she’s received and given, regardless of what is to come.

all anyone ever has is the moment, and moments, each in succession, are precious.

The people are the worst of it. Because they can grow their own food and hunt game for their meat and fix anything that breaks down, they think they know what life is about. However, they would have no idea how to conduct themselves in a private jet or how to get a good table in New York’s finest restaurant.

Rise and be ready for those who drink the wine of violence.