Sidetracked (Mindf*ck, #2)

by S.T. Abby

The superior man is aware of righteousness; the inferior man is aware of advantage. —Confucius

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. —Confucius

And their windows are down. Have they never seen a horror movie? Windows down equal throats slashed.

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? —Confucius

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness. —Confucius

those who strive to be humble detest the ways of the arrogant.”

But I’m the only reckoning there will be.

When anger rises, think of the consequences. —Confucius

I don’t bleed for the world anymore.

I survive to avenge the wrongs of the past.

The cautious seldom err. —Confucius

saw this a lot when she worked sex crimes. Women who were abused repeatedly dropped off grid and became isolated and private.

“You’re strength comes from somewhere different. Somewhere more pure. Mine? Mine is hollowed out and filled with darkness,

“It’s often easier for someone to believe evil can’t exist inside someone they love, than to admit they’ve failed someone who should be more important.

Most groomed children either break psychologically, or kill themselves.