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“A moment of silence, then Blake’s voice crackled through static, “Can’t—�� The static sounded
suspiciously like crinkling paper. “Hear—�� More “static�� then, “break—up.”
― A&E Kirk, Demons at Deadnight

“Each man is haunted until his humanity awakens.”
― William Blake

“You’re allowed to want different things in bed than you do in your normal everyday life.”
― Meredith Wild, Hardwired

“I’m glad we can be friends.��
There’s that word again. It’s like a safe word.”
― Alex Rosa, Tryst

“I mean, aren’t we all tormented by past relationships?”
― Alex Rosa, Tryst

“I didn’t know who I was or who I wanted to be until you stumbled into my life. I refuse to let you go.”
― Alex Rosa, Tryst

“Daemon had spoken to Blake earlier in the day; the entire conversation had gone down between the two without fists being thrown and I missed it.”
― Jennifer L. Armentrout, Opal

“You need to give me a break. I’m an eighteen-year-old girl, and you’re my first boyfriend . . . and you just happen to be stupidly hot. So what if I get petty and jealous?�� She shrugged. “I’m allowed. I bet if a guy looked at me like that, you’d probably feel the same.��

I let her words sink in before speaking. “A, if a guy looked at you in any way, I’d probably beat his ass. B, I didn’t know I was your boyfriend.��

Her eyes went wide. “I just assumed—��

“Good,�� I interrupted. “Assume away, girlfriend.”
― Jay McLean, Where the Road Takes Me

“To say that a great genius is mad, while at the same time recognizing his artistic merit, is no better than to say he is rheumatic or diabetic.”
― James Joyce

“Blake would say that there are some places in the Universe where the Fall has not occurred, the world has not turned upside down and Eden still exists. Here Mankind is not governed by the rules of reason, stupid and strict, but by the heart and intuition. The people do not indulge in idle chatter, parading what they know, but create remarkable things by applying their imagination. The state ceases to impose the shackles of daily oppression, but helps people to realize their hopes and dreams. And Man is not just a cog in the system, not just playing a role, but a free Creature.”
― Olga Tokarczuk

“Livia called out, "Slutenstien! I’m home."

"I’m up here, cock dribble,�� Kyle replied.”
― Debra Anastasia

“Aurora!�� Dad came running out.
“Over here.��
“We’re going to head home.�� Dad leaned against a post at the bottom of the steps. “Hey, guys. What’re you talking about?��
I smiled. “Just…girl stuff.��
“Tampons,�� Blake blurted.
My jaw dropped. Dad’s eyes went wide. “Well, that’s…very…uh…�� He backed a few steps. Glanced over his shoulder. “I’ll just…um…Gemma!�� And he was sprinting toward the building.
“Blake!�� we all snapped.
“Sorry, I panicked.��
“Aurora,�� Ayden said. “You’d better—before your mom—��
“Yep.�� I raced down the steps. “Dad, he was kidding!”
― A&E Kirk, Demons at Deadnight

“Pity would be no more,
If we did not make somebody Poor:
And Mercy no more could be,
If all were as happy as we;

And mutual fear brings peace;
Till the selfish loves increase.
Then Cruelty knits a snare,
And spreads his baits with care.”
― William Blake, The Complete Poetry and Prose

“The way he looks at me makes me ache, but it isn’t fair. He hurt me first. He caused this ache from the start. This inside out, churning pain that feels mental and physical now.
I fiddle with my hands, peering up at him again, and all I can think is, God, I wish he’d stop staring at me like that.”
― Alex Rosa, Tryst

“What?"
"Nothing." He laughed."You were really hungry."
"I don't need to defend my eating to anyone.And just so you know,when I'm done with this,I plan to eat three whole cookies."
"Whoa." He held up his hands."Now you're pulling out the big guns."
"I don't mess around.”
― Tristi Pinkston, Turning Pages

“And of course,Addie."
What did he mean by that-"of course, Addie?" Did he mean "Of course you remember this airheaded chick who attacked the mayor with cardboard and had to be bailed out of jail?" That's not what really happened,but how was I supposed to know what he remembered of the incident?”
― Tristi Pinkston, Turning Pages

“I know I don't.I just...I don't have the ability some people have of making friends.I think I'm being friendly,and it doesn't come across that way."
I snorted.It wasn't very lady-like.
"That's what you call friendly?"
"Yeah.I know-it needs work."
"It needs surgery.”
― Tristi Pinkston, Turning Pages

“Who we are and who we need to be to survive are very different things.”
― Bellamy Blake

“And did those feet in ancient time,
Walk upon Englands mountains green:
And was the holy Lamb of God,
On Englands pleasant pastures seen!

And did the Countenance Divine,
Shine forth upon our clouded hills?
And was Jerusalem builded here,
Among these dark Satanic Mills?”
― William Blake, The Complete Poetry and Prose

“Praise is the practice of Art.”
― William Blake, The Complete Poetry and Prose

“The dark-haired clothes horse, who generally meant well, was a dufus, but he was family”
― Tina Folsom, Cain's Identity

“Blake: So what am I missing in books that I can’t get through real life experiences?
Evelyn: It’s a form of escapism. I long to live in worlds I can only touch through the words of authors. And unfortunately, I don’t know how to describe it. It’s something you either know the feeling of, or you don’t.”
― Rachel Hera

“The moment my bare feet make contact with the wood floor, my breath catches in my throat. Blake swivels his body around to greet me.
“Morning, roomie.��
His voice is like a shot of caffeine that ignites my body. How does he do that?”
― Alex Rosa, Tryst

“I almost feel bad for declining, but I feel more terrible that I can’t stop looking at how his chest rises and falls with each of his frustrated breaths.”
― Alex Rosa, Tryst

“He doesn’t let me argue further as he returns to his room. I pray for my sanity that he clothes himself, because the last thing I need is the image of Blake’s naked torso dripping in sweat.”
― Alex Rosa, Tryst

“The truth is, I always want to kiss you.”
― Alex Rosa, Tryst

“«Siamo un vero casino, io e te» disse lei, dall’altra stanza.
«Ah, sì? Perché?»
«I nostri padri ci hanno rovinato. Il tuo ti dà ancora ordini dalla tomba, il mio non mi permette di fidarmi di nessun uomo che entra nella mia vita.»”
― Catherine Bybee, Wife by Wednesday

“—Esta vez no, pimpollo.
Arqueé una ceja. Puede que Blake tuviese razón en su obsesión, pero��
—¿Pimpollo? —repetí.
—¿No ha sonado tan épico como pensaba?
—Ni de lejos.”
― Carlos J. Eguren, Devon Crawford y los guardianes del infinito

“There's a drafting table in my cabin. But don't lay a finger on anything else."
"I assure you, Captain," Blake said. "My intentions are honorable."

Slate cocked his head; understanding dawned on his face. "I meant don't touch my stuff." He rolled his eyes. "I need some coffee." And then he strode off toward the hatch without a backwards glance.”
― Heidi Heilig, The Girl from Everywhere

“I'm not going to let Cousin Blake ruin my life.
I’m not going to let Cousin Blake ruin my life.
I’m not going to let Cousin Blake ruin my life.
I’m not going to let Cousin Blake ruin my life.
I’m not going to let Cousin Blake ruin my life.”
― Jeff Strand, How You Ruined My Life