Stephen Waszmer

“...how easy it would be to dream one's life out in some cleft in the world.”
― Willa Cather, The Song of the Lark

“although”
― Tatiana de Rosnay, Sarah's Key

“He dropped the phone back onto its cradle, began to turn around and felt a sudden ice-cold furrow open up in his side. Strength drained from his legs, and a moment later he sank to his knees. There was warmth now that ran over the initial and persistent cold.

Mohammed was confused, and barely noticed the briefcase being removed from his grip. He heard the click of a cell phone opening, and a soft beeping as a number was dialed.

'The package is in my possession,' a female voice said, and the phone clicked shut.”
― R.D. Ronald, The Zombie Room

“If want a person wants is his life, he tends to be quiet about wanting anything else.”
― Ann Patchett, Bel Canto