Imaginary Friend

by Stephen Chbosky

the world can try to take anything from you. But you have to give it your pride.

She wanted her son to be smart enough to get out of this nightmare, but not smart enough to know that he was actually inside one.

Some people are born to talk. Others are born to listen. And it’s wonderful when the two meet.

go fuck yourself, you dime-store bully,”

you’re not powerful because you’re strong, christopher. you’re powerful because you’re good.

I’m not afraid anymore because heaven and hell are not destinations. They are decisions.”

Fear is not fear. It is excitement afraid of its own light.

Her brother died on Earth. It was her choice to die here. The hissing lady broke into a million pieces of light. The nicE maN watched the hissing lady ascend to Heaven. Stars streaking across the sky. We all become the ocean. We all become the stars.

The hissing lady looked up at her Father. He opened His arms and held her. “I’m sorry for what I did,” she said. “I know you are. I’m sorry, too,” He said. “I love You, Father,” she said. “I love you, too, Eve,” He said, kissing her forehead. “Welcome home.”