Sidetracked (Mindf*ck, #2)

by S.T. Abby

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

There’s a certain high you get from fooling the world into thinking you’re the lamb instead of the rabid wolf.

It’s sad that I want to hide my bodies now so that my boyfriend gets a break and can spend more time with me.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. —Confucius

When anger rises, think of the consequences. —Confucius

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change. —Confucius

“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. We see it too often. The blind eye effect is what we call it,” I say absently.

But they’re looking for a monster. Not a girl who loves red. Not a girl who is falling in love. Not a girl who died ten years ago.