Elaina Paulson

“Their branches shook as if trying to dislodge beetles crawling up their bony arms.”
― Susan Rowland, The Swan Lake Murders

“I’m fucking asking you!” The man stood his ground.
From the corner of his eye Adam could see the other man getting up from his chair. It was time to go. Adam head-butted the first man who was blocking his way, and then kneed him in the groin for good measure. As the man doubled up, Adam pushed past him.”
― Max Nowaz, Get Rich or Get Lucky

“I’m still the man here. You’re my wife,’ I walked forward, she had to back away, she looked scared. Good, it serves her right for once”
― Brian J. Twiddy, Blessing

“Hurt people hurt people more skillfully. An expert heartbreaker knows the effect of each incision. The blade slips in barely noticed, the pain and the apology delivered at the same time.”
― Anonymous, Diary of an Oxygen Thief