Fantasy Creatures Quotes

“I was convinced that the Natural History Museum was missing only one thing: a unicorn. Well, a unicorn and a dragon. Also it was missing werewolves. (Why was there nothing about werewolves in the Natural History Museum? I wanted to know about werewolves.) There were vampire bats, but none of the better-dressed vampires on display , and no mermaids at all, not one— I looked— and as for griffins or manticores, they were completely out.”
― Neil Gaiman, Unnatural Creatures

“Was he a real goblin? A minute ago Ben would have scoffed at the prospect, but then came the dragon.”
― Victor Kloss, Elizabeth's Legacy

“Charlie said, his voice rising an octave in desperation. “I know it’s ridiculous, but I keep trying to rationalise everything and it’s driving me crazy. Did you spot that flying horse earlier? I found myself trying to explain it with Darwin’s Theory of Evolution.”
― Victor Kloss, Elizabeth's Legacy

“Evan’s gaze fell on the massive form in the middle of the courtyard. He jabbered incoherently, pointing at the huge monster, sure it was another demon.
Arnvar hastily informed him to, “Sssh and stop pointing. He’s just an orc.”
Just an Orc!”
― Will Collins, A Darker Shade of Sorcery