Gods and Mortals Quotes

“The most common way people give up their power is by believing they have none.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“bravery is measured by how hard you try, not by whether you actually succeed.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“spent eighteen years feeling like I was watching my life play out without ever really living it.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“No, Kristia. Listen to me! You cannot wear that blouse. It says ‘I am trying too hard. I want you to like me.’ You must wear this dress. It says, ‘I am easygoing and fun. No high maintenance here. Oh, but oops – I’m also really cute and quite clever.’” “The dress says all that?” Emma was dumbfounded. “It does.” Victoria nodded sagely.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Hmm?” He turned to me. “Oh. Fine.” In girl-speak, “fine” never meant “fine.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“There are lots of men named Thor, does not mean they have any relation to the Thor. They are just normal men. Not gods at all.” “O-kay.” That was a weird reaction. Either something was up or he really did have an early morning. I shifted my tea to my other hand. “So how long did you say you’ve known Gunnar?” “About eight hundred years.” “Excuse me?” I paused mid sip.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“An eternity with Ull. My mind stopped. An eternity with Ull. That was all I wanted. Unending time with the man I loved.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“I already had something of a complex – I wasn’t the prettiest, the smartest, or the most coordinated among humans. How would I fare as a god? Ageless beauty, strength and grace. Well, that would certainly help with the inferiority complex.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Um, well. You don’t think it’s weird that they can do that? Have visions? See things?” “No.” Ull looked surprised.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Doing so would have set into motion a chain of events ending in my death. So I came to Midgard.” “Midgard?”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“I’ll have to check with Gabe…but if what you’re telling me is true…your mother is a guardian angel.” Kara’s head spun. David’s words hit her hard. She struggled with her thoughts. “W...what? But…no…that’s impossible. My mother never died. She can’t be an angel.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“David shook his head. “No. I’m trying to understand what you’re saying. Your mother would just … disappear?” “Yup. The only explanation that makes sense was that I probably suffered from recurring blackouts. You know, like loss of time? I’m pretty sure my brain was protecting itself from my mother’s insane behavior. At the time I didn’t know anything about Sensitives. This whole demon thing was probably too much for me.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“That’s great. The dizziness goes away after you’ve done about five Vega—after that, piece of cake. You won’t feel a thing.” David smiled at her, teeth bared. Kara rubbed her forearm and pressed her hand against her mortal flesh. “Wow, this is still so weird!” She passed her hand gently on her skin. “It feels synthetic. Like there’s a layer of saran wrap on top. Creepy,” she laughed. She let go of her arm and looked around the car. “So … where are we?” She strained her eyes to see outside the car windows.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Is that another Archangel?” asked Kara. “Yup.” “Thought so. They’re all, like, really…big.” “Big men with bigger egos.” The Archangel’s dark brown skin contrasted against his white linen top and trousers.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Benson’s face cracked into a sly smile. “I’m surprised the Legion even gave you a rookie, after what happened to Sarah. I always said you were going to get one of us killed! What you did to her was unforgivable. You broke our most sacred law!” He turned his head and read the puzzlement on Kara’s face. “Oh? So she doesn’t know? You’re better off looking for another Petty Officer, Rookie. Love affairs are forbidden in Horizon.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“She saw a small golden scabbard amongst the rows of larger swords. She walked over to the panel and lifted it from its hook. It had a gold handle with wing cross guards. She clasped her left hand around the scabbard, and pulled the blade out with her right hand. A flicker of light shone on the golden blade. She turned it in her hand. Stars appeared to be etched into it. The sword felt strangely familiar in her hand, and very light.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Wide-eyed, Kara took a step forward. She grasped the dead soul in her shaking palms. Kara approached the white fire. She was surprised to feel no heat. It was white hot, but she felt nothing…no burning sensation against her skin. She lifted her hands before her and threw the dead soul into the white fires. The ground shook. Millions of screaming voices exploded inside her head, as though all the existing souls cried out in excruciating pain the moment she dropped the globe into the white flames.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Kara chased after him. “So …soul burning—what’s that? The thought of burning anything makes me nervous.” “You’ve lost Mrs. Wilkins’ soul …so we have to go burn it. We have to throw the dead souls into the white fires of Atma. They can never be reborn.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“The Hall of Souls sparkled like a great field of fireflies. It reminded her of the sky above the farmer’s fields behind her grandma’s house at night, of watching the lightening bugs as they lit up the black skies like twinkling stars. The corners of her mouth curled up.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“CHIMP!” interrupted the primate furiously. “I am no chimp! Do not mistake me for one of that dreadful lot. My species is superior. I am an orangutan. Orangutan 7PT9, if you please,” he said as he puffed out his chest. He straightened his spectacles and wrinkled his face in contempt.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“David sighed loudly as he dropped his shoulders and looked up at the ceiling. “You’re not going to catch a disease or anything, kiddo, you’re dead. You’re going to have to get used to it. It’s your new career. Quickly …I’ll be right behind you.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Instead, raging mad, he rummaged through the contents of his bag and pulled out a file. He shoved it in Kara’s face. “Here, take this…you’ll need it. We’re going to Level Four. We have to tell them we’ve lost a soul!”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“A pulpy mass of flesh with exposed veins slithered on the kitchen floor. Blood red tentacles lashed out, like an overgrown octopus. Multiple heads and mouths with razor-sharp teeth covered its body. The demon ignored Kara and crawled towards Mrs. Wilkins.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Wormy tendrils formed legs that it used to propel itself towards them. It shimmered before changing back into black mist. “Go back to the Netherworld, shadow demon!” David thrust the white orb before him.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Can we eat? I mean …do we need to eat? Like …can we taste food?” “No. These are mortal suits, not real mortal bodies. We don’t eat.” “That sucks…I was hoping to try a slice of pizza or something.” “You could try …but it’ll be like eating paper.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Her mind wavered inside her mortal body, anticipating movement. She shifted her weight from one leg to the other…a thought was all it took now. The body responded. Like water sucked into a sponge, her spirit was absorbed entirely; body and soul moved as one. She didn’t need to will her body to move anymore. It was quickly becoming second nature to her.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Mortal—humans—Earth dwellers. If you’re not part of the Legion, you’re a mortal.” “So you’re saying I’m wearing a human suit?” “Yup.” Kara made a face. “That’s disgusting!”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Kara smiled. He reminded her of the college boys she’d seen around the city: young, beautiful, and full of themselves. They oozed an eau d’arrogance. Most of the high school girls drooled over these boys. She had labeled them “The Untouchables.” David was one of them.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Up here, water is important. Remember that. It’s the gateway between Horizon and Earth…it's how we travel.” He flashed another smile, his teeth exposing their radiance.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels

“Your soul was chosen. You were destined to become a GA. It was just a matter of time before you died and were shipped up to Horizon! We’re running low on guardian angels, you see, and you were next on the list.”
― C. Gockel, Gods and Mortals: Thirteen Urban Fantasy & Paranormal Novels