The Pauper's Crypt Quotes

“Absolutely, positively going to ignore the hell out of them. They do not need to know I can see or speak with them. I am looking forward to a job filled with peace, quiet, and only living people to occasionally speak with.” Jenny smiled at him. “Good.” She turned on her iPod, synced it with the car, and soon they had Social Distortion blasting through the speakers. Brian grinned and relaxed into the seat. Today is going to be a good day.”
― Ron Ripley, The Pauper's Crypt

“With the faintest of thoughts, Josephus scattered the fog, sending tendrils of it shooting back along the ground to the marsh. He smiled as he thought of the marsh. When he had been imprisoned in the crypt, the vibrant life from the tall reeds, and still waters had fed him, sustained him as his hatred grew.”
― Ron Ripley, The Pauper's Crypt

“How long have you been here, Owen?” Brian asked. Owen smiled, a hideous expression filled with desperation. “A fair question. It deserves an equally fair answer. Yet, I do not have one to give. The truth, Brian, is I do not know how long I have been here. Perhaps you will tell me what year it is?”
― Ron Ripley, The Pauper's Crypt

“no more than a glorified custodian. It was perfect. In fact, Jenny would drop him off on her way to work, and pick him up at four. He didn’t mind the extra hour. Brian planned to write during that time. He had a couple of good ideas for horror stories. “Ready, sleepyhead?” Jenny asked, walking into the parlor. “Hm?” Brian asked, looking up and smiling at her. “Ready for your first day at work, babe?” she”
― Ron Ripley, The Pauper's Crypt