Lord of Eternal Night Quotes

“Grief is a silent assassin, lurking in the dark of one’s soul, ready to cloak any light in shadow.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“For the first time in a long time I feel as though my story can be left open-ended. And with you by my side it will make turning the page that much easier.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“I see now what you want from me . You want the beast . The creature you have heard much about . You will soon come to know that I am what you make me.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“When you lose everything you have loved, sometimes the grief can return to ruin the small moments of good that are left. Grief is a silent assassin, lurking in the dark of one’s soul, ready to cloak any light in shadow.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Not once did he blink as he spoke to me, unravelling his story as I held onto another of his.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“To restore our greatness. To break the curse that was laid upon us when the creature was punished for his… greed.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“When you lose everything you have loved , sometimes the grief can return to ruin the small moments of good that are left . Grief is a silent assassin , lurking in the dark of one’s soul , ready to cloak any light in shadow.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Gone were the thoughts of what I was. What he was.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“You are the author. Tell me where you see my story going.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Time slipped through my fingers as I lost the ability to think of anything but keeping him from me.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Let me listen to your story if you count yourself a storyteller.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Marius’s laugh set my skin afire.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“You will need to convince yourself first before you can convince me to believe that.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Flames danced around my fingers, ready and waiting for release.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“I closed my eyes, inhaling slowly as I called for the elements. Water. I imagined its cool kiss, forceful strength, and guiding movement. Above my open palm I felt its tickling presence as I pulled the moisture from the air.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Well I’m not much of a reader, but I must say I’m impressed,” I replied, neck aching as I swung my gaze around the room. “That is the first thing you have said that truly makes me ready to end you.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“That is the first thing you have said that truly makes me ready to end you.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“could not breathe as Marius spoke. Nor could I take my eyes off his. Not once did he blink as he spoke to me, unravelling his story as I held onto another of his. “That book, and those around you, are my way of dealing with the guilt. I write stories for those whose lives I take. Create worlds and futures on pages in which I know they will never get to live. It is my way of honouring them.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night