03UndatedBeing a child sucked. Being a teenager was worse. And being an adult seemed so far away that I had a better chance at swimming the length of the ocean than growing up.Shannon A. Thompson / quote ↗
05UndatedBad 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 / quote ↗
07UndatedI’m assuming you have a reason behind this irrational need to conform to this institution." (Eric)Shannon A. Thompson / quote ↗
10UndatedThe 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 / quote ↗
11UndatedYou 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 / quote ↗
15UndatedI 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 around them. Even though they aren’t always happy and can’t always afford the bills, they are still glad to be alive.Shannon A. Thompson / quote ↗
17UndatedShe was strong and stubborn but loving. She was an untouchable angel with a devil’s mark. She was beautiful.Shannon A. Thompson / quote ↗
19UndatedIt’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 / quote ↗
20UndatedWith the smell so close, the ocean came into view only a few moments later, sometimes peeking between old brick buildings with bright blue eyes, other times peering for a lingering moment like long lost relatives seeing one another for the first time.Shannon A. Thompson / quote ↗
21UndatedShe used to tell me that a full moon was when mysterious things happen and wishes come true.Shannon A. Thompson / quote ↗
22UndatedThe 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 known to nature. The city became alive, and time raced forward as the sky warmed slightly. It was no longer snowing.Shannon A. Thompson / quote ↗
23UndatedWhen everything was right, something was bound to go wrong. (Jessica)Shannon A. Thompson / quote ↗
