Ben Alderson > Quotes

“Grief is a silent assassin, lurking in the dark of one’s soul, ready to cloak any light in shadow.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“I cannot imagine what my life was like before you were in it. It’s as if you have been by my side for all eternity.”
― Ben Alderson, Poisoned in Light

“Just hold me," I told him, eyes closed as his voice warmed my entire body. "Please don't let me go ever again.”
― Ben Alderson, Poisoned in Light

“For the first time in a long time I feel as though my story can be left open-ended. And with you by my side it will make turning the page that much easier.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“I see now what you want from me . You want the beast . The creature you have heard much about . You will soon come to know that I am what you make me.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“I’d never have a life worth writing about.”
― Ben Alderson, Heir to Thorn and Flame

“Silk is soft,” Althea replied, “but can still strangle the largest of men. Remember that.”
― Ben Alderson, A Betrayal of Storms

“Grief is a heavy burden to carry,’ Simion replied. ‘It doesn’t ease in weight as time goes on, we simply become stronger to carry it.”
― Ben Alderson, Heir to Thorn and Flame

“Perhaps you could trade those fictional men for one made of flesh and bone.”
― Ben Alderson, Heir to Thorn and Flame

“To restore our greatness. To break the curse that was laid upon us when the creature was punished for his… greed.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Please be real," I pleaded, a croak blocking my throat. I rubbed at my eyes. Surely this was a dream, some sort of illusion brought on by too much wine.”
― Ben Alderson, Poisoned in Light

“If I’m the King, what does that make you?’ ‘Your throne.”
― Ben Alderson, Heir to Dreams and Darkness

“When you lose everything you have loved, sometimes the grief can return to ruin the small moments of good that are left. Grief is a silent assassin, lurking in the dark of one’s soul, ready to cloak any light in shadow.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Not once did he blink as he spoke to me, unravelling his story as I held onto another of his.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Gone were the thoughts of what I was. What he was.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“When you lose everything you have loved , sometimes the grief can return to ruin the small moments of good that are left . Grief is a silent assassin , lurking in the dark of one’s soul , ready to cloak any light in shadow.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“That is the first thing you have said that truly makes me ready to end you.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“I am allergic to cherries so you can shove your pleading in the same dark cavern that Tom sticks his long ego…”
― Ben Alderson, King of Immortal Tithe

“Flames danced around my fingers, ready and waiting for release.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“You have gotten into me. You’ve burrowed so deep inside of me, that I fear nothing will ever get you out.”
― Ben Alderson, A Betrayal of Storms: Realm of Fey

“could not breathe as Marius spoke. Nor could I take my eyes off his. Not once did he blink as he spoke to me, unravelling his story as I held onto another of his. “That book, and those around you, are my way of dealing with the guilt. I write stories for those whose lives I take. Create worlds and futures on pages in which I know they will never get to live. It is my way of honouring them.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“What stole my attention was a portrait, set in a gilded frame, resting against the tree. It was of a woman with bright forest eyes, lengths of brown hair. At first glance, I thought it was my mother. Then again, it was in a way. It was the Queen, in her youth. It was no wonder why my mother was chosen to carry the Queen’s egg. Their looks were so similar it was striking.”
― Ben Alderson, Heir to Frost and Storm

“And burn you shall, Bitch”
― Ben Alderson, A Kingdom of Lies

“You will need to convince yourself first before you can convince me to believe that.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Family does not constitute love as I am sure you have been led to believe. You cannot choose your family; love is earned not granted just because of shared blood.”
― Ben Alderson, King of Immortal Tithe

“Time slipped through my fingers as I lost the ability to think of anything but keeping him from me.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“Anxiety is not a weakness, Killian. It is a monster, lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike. If anything, fighting it makes you a warrior. Someone with the ability to battle invisible enemies and win. You aren’t weak in the face of inner demons, but brave.”
― Ben Alderson, Prince of Endless Tides

“Let me listen to your story if you count yourself a storyteller.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“I closed my eyes, inhaling slowly as I called for the elements. Water. I imagined its cool kiss, forceful strength, and guiding movement. Above my open palm I felt its tickling presence as I pulled the moisture from the air.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night

“You are the author. Tell me where you see my story going.”
― Ben Alderson, Lord of Eternal Night