The Drayton Chronicles Quotes

“She looked over at him. A moment of clarity lightened the tension in her forehead. Perhaps she was something other than her thoughts. Something more substantial. More present. They watched each other for a long time.”
― Tony Bertauski, The Drayton Chronicles

“I hope you understand that change—real change—is difficult. Our lives are like undercurrents that we cannot change, we can only drift along if we are to survive. I am no different than every other human being, having lived the tainted hand I’ve been dealt. And it’s clear I’ve condemned my grandchildren to the same miserable fate. And cursed the world with them, as well.” “Free will, then,” Drayton said, “does not exist?” “Free will?” She chuckled, whimsically plucking at the window. “It’s a dream, Mr. Drayton. We’re victims of our thoughts, our genes, DNA, the malfunctions given to us by our parents and environment. Free will, Mr. Drayton, is a concept. It does not exist.” “And who is saying that?” “I am.” “And who are you? Your thoughts?” She”
― Tony Bertauski, The Drayton Chronicles

“you”
― Tony Bertauski, The Drayton Chronicles