Violent Ends Quotes

“What lesson could God have possibly wanted me to learn? How could being a freak teach me about being a better person?
Father Mike replied that God hadn't created me to teach me acceptance, but to help those around me learn it.”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“I know,” I say, slapping the ash off my palm. The words rush from my mouth before she says them. It’s easier to hear it in my own voice. “I ruined your body. Killed your husband.”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“We weapons are not blessed with a historical perspective on the lives we enter. We exist in the moment. We sense deeply the searing “now.” And this boy’s now is filled with mines and monsters.”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“Gun wounds are not subtle or deceptive, for more than anything, my kind is honest, even in dishonest hands. We speak in plain and simple terms. There is nothing ambiguous about a gun.”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“What lesson could God have possibly wanted me to learn? How could being a freak teach me about being a better person?
Father Mike replied that God hadn't created me to teach me acceptance, but to help those around me learn it.”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“What lesson could God have possibly wanted me to learn? How could being a freak teach me about being a better person?
Father Mike replied that God hadn't created me to teach me acceptance, but to help those around me learn it.”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“If you’re ready,” I say, wiping my eyes while he blows his nose, “we should head to the funeral home. Do you think they allow dogs in there?”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“He was part of our family, and we weren’t wrong for loving him.” Part”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“I know there are some who say that because we shared a home and DNA with Kirby, my parents and I deserve to be arrested, tortured, or even killed. At”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“My mouth fell open. “Is this real life? You’re giving me your dog?” He chuckled. “Yeah. My dog that was supposed to be the consolation prize when our parents forced me to go back to public school. My dog that sleeps in your room and that you walk and feed every day.”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“Dad rattles the leash he brought in with him, and the noise causes an explosion of doggy joy beside me.”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“I’m saying you’re acting like a jerk, and I don’t want to hang out with a jerk.” “Are you breaking up with me?” he asked. Katelyn let out a frustrated noise. “You don’t get it at all, do you?”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“The victory Mark had been feeling swelled for a moment, crescendoing into a strange sort of joy. Kirby looked defeated. No, more than that. He looked broken. The expression in Kirby’s eyes dragged Mark’s joy down with it. The”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“He was . . . nice,” Teddy says. “He was really nice to me. Remember Rick?” His dad nods, frowning. “That kid was a dick.” “Well, Kirby stopped him from being a dick to me.” Something”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends

“Teddy complained to the camp leader that his pack was too heavy, the camp leader mocked him.”
― Shaun David Hutchinson, Violent Ends