Raygina

“She would not be what she is if she had ever had something given her that was a burden equal to her strength.”
― Katherine Addison, The Goblin Emperor

“choice is the defining factor of independent life. For better or worse. If the parents restrict choice, reserve it, forbid it, their children will remain children for the entirety of their existence.”
― Michelle Sagara, Cast in Oblivion

“Homecomer, hitcher, phantom rider,
White lady wants what’s been denied her,
Gather-grim knows what you fear the most,
But best keep away from the crossroads ghost.

Talk to the poltergeist, talk to the haunt,
Talk to the routewitch if it’s what you want.
Reaper’s in the parlor, seizer’s in a host,
But you’d best keep away from the crossroads ghost.

- common clapping rhyme among the ever-lasters of the twilight”
― Seanan McGuire, The Girl in the Green Silk Gown

“May the stars keep you steady and the iron keep you safe.”
― Ashley Poston, Heart of Iron