One Hundred Candles Quotes

“I didn't avoid my problems. I just didn't feel as though I had to focus on them every minute of every day. And telling people about certain aspects of my life would only create trouble. If I was guilty of anything, it was of trying not to bring new problems into my life. That wasn't avoidance. That was logical thinking.”
― Mara Purnhagen, One Hundred Candles

“Sounds creepy." [Avery]
"Welcome to my life. Creepy comes with the territory." [Charlotte]”
― Mara Purnhagen, One Hundred Candles

“It was like trying to solve a math equation with a poem.”
― Mara Purnhagen, One Hundred Candles

“And while people claimed to be creeped out, their smiles suggested that none of this was truly scary. It was like going to see a horror movie with a big group of friends: it was fun to be frightened, but when you were part of a large, noisy group, you knew nothing sinister was going to happen.”
― Mara Purnhagen, One Hundred Candles

“Before we had left for Charleston, I had been shoved—hard—by and unseen spirit wreaking havoc in our house. I had been hurt, but it wasn’t nearly as serious as what had happened in Ohio.
I tried to smile. “I guess I’m just a paranormal punching-bag.”
― Mara Purnhagen, One Hundred Candles

“[Zelden] turned to me. “Wait here. Inform Marcus that we will be setting up in the first-floor kitchen. I believe it may function as a portal to the other realm.”
“The demons crawl out of the oven,” Annalise whispered to me as she passed.”
― Mara Purnhagen, One Hundred Candles

“Noah was busy trying to look like the only thing we'd been doing was discussing politics. He crossed one leg over the other and actually folded his hands in his lap.”
― Mara Purnhagen, One Hundred Candles

“Avery turned and smiled. “There’s a huge party tonight, and you’re invited. We’re celebrating New Year’s in style.”
I looked down at my sling. “I don’t know. Navy-blue nylon isn’t exactly a trend.”
― Mara Purnhagen, One Hundred Candles

“The Watcher. The Watcher of what? Of teenage girls forced to spend their holiday break filming cable TV specials?”
― Mara Purnhagen, One Hundred Candles

“Dad stepped forward. "Mr. Zelden, I'm Patrick Silver."
Zelden Frowned. “It’s Doctor Zelden, if you don’t mind. I do hold a doctorate in theology, you know.”
Dad gave him a stiff smile. “Of course.”
Both my parents held doctorates in psychology, but they never referred to themselves as doctors. They said that title should be reserved for people who could actually save lives, not just write a thesis.”
― Mara Purnhagen, One Hundred Candles