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“Everything you’ve ever done (...) has been based on overcoming an obstacle—a small step over an internal limit. It was difficult. But it could be done”
― Marina Dyachenko, Vita Nostra

“Kai stepped close, circled to face his prey, and wrapped his hand around the ghoul's throat. "Do mortals just walk into your channel house all the time? Am I one? Am I stupid?
The ghoul choked out, "I didn't know you were a..."
"Say it." Kai smiled.
"... a demon."
"You idiot." Kai leaned closer to whisper, "I'm the demon.”
― Martha Wells, Witch King

“How does one formulate the order “Do not be afraid” without the negative particle “not”? “Be brave,” Sasha whispered.”
― Marina Dyachenko, Assassin of Reality

“Here is something I would like to tell you—stories get better as they get more true.”
― Daniel Nayeri, Everything Sad Is Untrue