But I also knew that accidents didn’t happen in that forest. Not really. There was almost nothing that was random or by chance because the place was alive—intentional.
“You might think that extreme. If so, have you perhaps never heard of religion?”
― Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
― Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
“I’m not much for words, so I’ll only say this once. If you ever have to guess what I want, or what is best for me, it is you. Alright? I have made that decision already. I do not make it lightly. Don’t disrespect that by claiming that you know better for me than I do. I have made bad decisions before. But you are not, never have been, and never will be one of them. It is always you.”
― Mother of Death & Dawn
― Mother of Death & Dawn
“You thought people were giants, and they disappointed you by being so human.”
― Katabasis
― Katabasis
“Wouldn’t that be nice, Alice thought. A cheese toastie here, at the end of the world.”
― Katabasis
― Katabasis
“His thumb raked across my lower lip. “I want every breath, every laugh, every tear. Every taste of your mouth, every inch of your skin. I want to kneel at your feet, soaked in the blood of your enemies, then worship your body until you scream my name.” His hands slid to my hips and tugged me closer. “Yes, Diem, I want to serve you—in every way a man can.” I couldn’t think. Couldn’t breathe.”
― Glow of the Everflame
― Glow of the Everflame
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