A Beautiful Poison

by Lydia Kang

“Be careful, boy. When you’re this thirsty, you can reach for water, or you can reach for gasoline. One will kill ya, but you won’t know the difference until it’s too late.”

There were only so many pieces of your heart that could be damaged before it irrevocably changed you.

The most acceptable gifts . . . are the ones made precious by our love of the giver.”