Tomas Ramal

“He was looking at her from behind the smiling that wasn't smiling but was something you were not supposed to see beyond.”
― William Faulkner

“She's just one of the plethora of women you rotate through your bed." Lily looked scared out of her mind as the queen changed direction and stalked her. "I will not allow you to besmirch the Esca name with your filthy plot to steal the prince.”
― Therisa Peimer, Taming Flame

“both of them, then he leaned over and pulled back the raincoat for a second, and flung it back with the same fury. Now he was”
― Ernest J. Gaines, The Tragedy of Brady Sims

“You don’t much think it did,” said Alvin Hooks. “Your opinion is otherwise, it appears. But on what do you base your opinion, sir? You have not denied that my scenario is plausible. You have not denied that this premeditated murder might have happened in precisely the fashion I have just described, have you, Mr. Gillanders—have you?” “No, I haven’t,” Josiah said. “But—” “No further questions,” said Alvin Hooks.”
― David Guterson, Snow Falling on Cedars