The Puppeteer (Harrow Faire, #2)

by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

“That is most definitely a ‘no.’ Don’t they say talking about trauma helps in the healing process?” “You know what helps me in the healing process? Stabbing you with this fork.”

“Probably not. How is the outside world? Still crippled with xenophobia, tribalistic racism, sexism, homophobia, war, and disease?” “Pretty much. But now we have the internet that lets us hate all sorts of fun, new, and interesting people. Oh, and watch lots of stupid cat videos.”

Hate your cage. Find another. Build it with your own bare hands if you must—but understand that it is a cage all the same. Embrace it. Fashion it with pride. Make it your home. There is no such thing as freedom for our species. Take these words to your soul, and happiness will follow.