Phaedra Ritchie

“I'm not a religious person but I do sometimes think God made you for me.”
― Sally Rooney, Normal People

“No wonder I won the Games. No decent person ever does.

I wish she was dead, he says. I wish they were all dead and we were, too. It would be best.


While the fire catches, I sweep out the snow that has accumulated under the empty windows,

My mother has to save the strongest for the worst pain, but what is the worst pain? To me, it's always the pain that is present.”
― Susanne Collins

“And maybe the dawns will be less harrowing in that country for which I shortly depart.”
― Donna Tart

“Can I take your coat?” Cupcake offers. I turn to her. She’s looking at me so hopefully. So willing to take a coat I’m not wearing, I almost want to give her my skin.”
― Mona Awad, Bunny