
“She was a complicated woman living a complex life. Art theft and forgery, an estranged uncle, and a murdered, homosexual husband. Alec was used to war, politics, natural disasters – tangible stories without too much mystery. He wondered if he was capable of writing a story with so much passion going on.”
― The Wasp Trap
― The Wasp Trap

“Luna Hills Trans Asylum. There was something extra creepy about giving a fucked up place a sane, serene name to play down the reality. Why not just call it Sanitarium For The Bat Shit Crazy, or Forgotten Hope Mental Ward? Because they didn’t name these places to impress the insane, that’s why.”
― Desecrating Solomon
― Desecrating Solomon

“Think again, Electra. Don't say anymore. Don't you see what you're doing? You make your own pain. Why keep wounding yourself? With so much evil stored up in that cold dark soul of yours you breed enemies everywhere you touch.”
― Electra
― Electra

“Our cousin Patrick Hacker McKaybees, died fighting by the side of the king.”
― Steel Blood
― Steel Blood

“Love is the best thing in the world to have, and the worst to lose.” For a moment he felt terrible grief, and he had to fight back tears. “No, you’re wrong,” she said. “Even worse is to be trapped and know you will never have it.”
― The Armor of Light
― The Armor of Light
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