“ A heroic act is not always followed by glory and parades and forever freedom,” she said. “It’s often small, disregarded, or forgotten. But it matters. Shannon A. Thompson
“ Remember how far you’ve come, and you won’t have to rely on a destiny for your future. It will come on your own. Shannon A. Thompson
“ Some rumors said she was a demon from another world. Other rumors said she was death incarnate, someone to remind us of our misdeeds. But no one had said how beautiful she was. No one had mentioned he… Shannon A. Thompson
“ Tell me, how do get away from your own self?” she questioned. I knew what she meant with a sickening realization. They knew what I was. Somehow, they had found out my only secret. Shannon A. Thompson
“ The dark, twisting clouds that had settled over Vendona’s streets seemed to open up and glide past the winking moon. The wind moaned slowly as it died while the trees began dancing with a melody only… Shannon A. Thompson
“ She used to tell me that a full moon was when mysterious things happen and wishes come true. Shannon A. Thompson
“ It’s going to be okay, Eric," Urte said, helping me sit up. I shook my head. "Lying is my forte, Urte, not yours.” (Eric.) Shannon A. Thompson
“ I liked this rich lifestyle, but I loved the poor lifestyle better. The less money people had, the less greedy they seemed to be. The people who lived around our flocks seemed to always love everyone… Shannon A. Thompson
“ You can't make the world perfect, Daniel," Michelle said calmly while dusting dirt off her jeans with her delicate hand. "No. I can't," I agreed. "But I can sure help make it better. Shannon A. Thompson
“ The feeling of death is not as peaceful as they make it sound in movies and books. It was frightening and empty...I never want to feel it again. Shannon A. Thompson
“ I’m assuming you have a reason behind this irrational need to conform to this institution." (Eric) Shannon A. Thompson
“ Bad bloods aren't born evil or dangerous. We are taught to be, but only because we have to if we want to survive. Shannon A. Thompson
