Would he ever come back? He wondered. The water filled his ears with its own rush, and he was comforted by the realization that, in fact, he never left.
Men have external genitalia, while women have internal genitalia. This simple difference makes a lot of difference in how they write about themselves—and how you might write about your characters. Mal...
I was in the heart of chaos, and no power of mind or body was of use against it.
O Lord, bless the blood and the flesh of this the creature that You gave me, Jamie said softly. He scooped a pinch of the herbs himself, and rubbed them between thumb and forefinger, in a rain of frag...
Now, then. What does ‘fucking’ mean? My surprise must have shown plainly, for he said irritably, If ye must call me names, that’s one thing. But I dinna care to be called things I can’t answer. I know...
No hay respuestas, sino elecciones.
If ye loved him, he must ha' been a good man.''Yes, he...was.''Then I shall do my best to honor his spirit by serving his wife.
Money might not buy happiness, I reflected, but it was a useful commodity, nonetheless.
Like plumbing, medicine is a profession where you learn early on not to put your fingers in your mouth.
He thought of such places in a way that had no words, only recognizing one when he came to it. He might have called it holy, save that the feel of such a place had nothing to do with church or saint....
Had it been this way where she came from? Had fires and food held back a jungle darkness, kept away leopards instead of bears? Had light and company given comfort, and the illusion of safety? For illu...
If you find him, she whispered, when you find my father—give him this. She bent and kissed me, fiercely, gently, then straightened and turned me toward the stone. Go, Mama, she said, breathless. I lov...
I thought perhaps I’d start on this project with a trip down to Broch Tuarach. It’s in the same direction as the stone circle, so maybe
As usual, the note occupied less than a page and included neither salutation nor closing, Uncle Hal's opinion being that since the letter had a direction upon it, the intended recipient was obvious, t...
Men are made in God's image, or so I am told. Likewise that we differ from the animals in having reason. Reason, therefore, must plainly be a characteristic of the Almighty, quod erat demonstrandum. I...
That Cherry Bounce must be good stuff.
He remembered Jamie’s face as they rode in to Helwater, alight as they saw the women on the lawn—with William.
It isn't necessarily easier if you know what it is you're meant to do-- but at least you don't waste time in questioning or doubting. If you're honest--well, that isn't necessarily easier, either. Tho...
Claire knew the flavor of solitude. It was cold as spring water, and not all could drink it; for some it was not refreshment, but mortal chill.
L’amore per un figlio non può essere libero: sin dai primi segni di movimento nell’utero germoglia in noi una devozione tanto potente quanto viscerale, irresistibile come l’atto stesso della nascita....
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