Miranda Lyn > Quotes

“Better a villain by truth than a hero by lies. I'll be the devil in your story if that's what you need, but I will not apologize for what I choose to protect.”
― Miranda Lyn, The Unmarked Witch

“I am not enough. You are the stars and the storm, Wife. Somehow, you’re both peace and destruction. Nightmare and a daydream. You’re hell and home. Fear and solace. Slumber and panic. Kindness and rage. Light is easy to love, but I’ve seen your darkness, and I want that, too. I crave it. I want to fucking drown it in. But how does any man live up to that? Deserve that?”
― Miranda Lyn, Till Death

“If there’s a single part of your heart that convinces you that I’d sit back and let you suffer for the rest of your life just to spare me the passing of mine, you don’t know the depth of my love for you.”
― Miranda Lyn, Till Death

“Because that's the difference between him and I, Raven. I would break every fucking rule, I would burn the world down for you.”
― Miranda Lyn, The Unmarked Witch

“Never apologize for your nature, Temir. Never apologize for caring”
― Miranda Lyn, Blood and Promise

“We're all foolish. And fools will be reckless when they have to be.”
― Miranda Lyn, The Unmarked Witch

“Being broken is like a storm. It’s all consuming while it lasts, but it’s never permanent. Even the clouds run out of rain.”
― Miranda Lyn, Chaos and Destiny

“The choice of our hearts should never be dictated by the whims of kingdoms or the expectations of others. We shouldn’t be forced into the confines of tradition. Let me prove to you, future wife, that I am worthy and willing without the order from my council.”
― Miranda Lyn, Till Death

“I’m not going to lie to you, Deyanira. I’m going to choose you.” He turned back to look at me, a swell of emotion in his eyes I’d never seen before. “And I think I need to find a way to process that. I should choose the good of the world. I should be their hero. But I think when it comes down to it, I’d rather be yours, because you have no one.”
― Miranda Lyn, Till Death

“„I charge you to find a single person in this world that isn't full of regret, rash decisions, and misguided judgment.”
― Miranda Lyn, The Unmarked Witch

“You really are a brutal little thing, Nightmare, but next time you hold back, I will find a way to coax that lethal demon from you and force her to come play with me.”
― Miranda Lyn, Till Death

“I have to let him go,” I whispered. “But I don’t think my heart is ready.”
― Miranda Lyn, The Unbound Witch

“I thought I loved you, but I was wrong. We both ran from madness for so long, love was impossible. There’s only obsession. Only compulsion. You are not a desire, Wife. You’re a godsdamn addiction. Love makes you a weakness. But you’re my strength. My future. Mine. All of you belongs to me. Every heartbeat, every breath. Every second of your eternal life is mine and mine alone. In malevolence, in anger, in hysteria and darkness, you are unwavering. You’re the crescendo, my love. The pinnacle of every song, the climb, and the purpose. And I will love you beyond the final note.”
― Miranda Lyn, Till Death

“he winked at me. This was fine. I was fine. Not even kind of affected by that. Winking was stupid anyway.”
― Miranda Lyn, Chaos and Destiny

“Into lightness and darkness, into shadows and mist, may you rest for eternity. Over the mountains and beneath the sea, let your spirit find peace. May nature keep your soul, the wind hold your memories, the river bless your spirit, and the fire carry you away.”
― Miranda Lyn, Chaos and Destiny

“Never let them forget who you are at the expense of becoming what you think they want you to be.”
― Miranda Lyn, Chaos and Destiny

“I don’t fear the dark, Orin. I need it. And you need my light. We are bound because of it. Touch me. Use me. Take whatever you want from me because I am yours.”
― Miranda Lyn, Till Death

“But wishes were for dreamers, and my dreams conjured nightmares.”
― Miranda Lyn, Till Death

“Until the last star falls from the sky, until the final grain of sand is blown from the very last beach, until my heart stops forever, I choose you.”
― Miranda Lyn, Chaos and Destiny

“Every day I wish I hadn’t... and every damn day I’m worse for it.” ”
― Miranda Lyn, Hide the Witches

“This is how every beautiful ruin begins. Most tragedies are born from a kiss that never should have happened.” ”
― Miranda Lyn, Hide the Witches

“That one soul is the purest love I’ve ever known,” I whispered, tears falling freely. His eyes lingered on the hourglass. “Me, too, Little Dove.” He brought his shaking hands to my cheeks, forcing the theater to disappear. “Don’t let this world break the goodness buried within you. Hold on to it.”
― Miranda Lyn, Till Death

“Even the villain is the hero of his own story.”
― Miranda Lyn, The Unmarked Witch

“The spaces between words hold more magic than the words themselves. Listen to what isn't said, that's where intention hides.”
― Miranda Lyn, Hide the Witches

“Without another word, I spun only to have my arm gripped tight as he pulled me close enough to whisper into my ear. My eyes doubled in size as his timbered voice trailed down my spine. “A pleasure.”
― Miranda Lyn, The Unmarked Witch

“When making bargains, count the commas in the contract. Demons live in the pauses between promises.”
― Miranda Lyn, Hide the Witches

“Ash, Oath, Wraith and Despair. One for each of the four princes.”
― Miranda Lyn, Hunt the Dragons

“asked me to walk away from everything I’ve ever known, I’d do it. If you asked me to question every truth I was taught, I’d do that too.” His thumb traced my cheekbone. “Because whatever I thought I knew about duty and honor and justice doesn’t compare to what I know now.”
― Miranda Lyn, Hide the Witches

“Better a villain by truth than a hero by lies. I'll be the devil in your story if that's what you need...”
― Miranda Lyn, The Unmarked Witch

“His words were my own poison and antidote. The blade and the binding.”
― Miranda Lyn, The Unbound Witch