Dayna

“People don’t actually care about fixing you. They just want to shape your broken pieces until they fit their standards. Smooth ’em out, make ’em less sharp, so they don’t cut so deep when they collect ’em. But you ain’t any less broken.”
― H.D. Carlton, Does It Hurt?

“Who we used to be doesn’t matter, it’s who we are now, what’s in our hearts that matters most. You’re sunshine, Salem, but even the sun doesn’t always shine.” His hand moves to cup my cheek. A sigh passes through my lips as I lean into his touch. “I’m not bright like you, but I promise, when your days are dark, I’ll be your light.”
― Micalea Smeltzer, The Confidence of Wildflowers

“Never presume someone is dead until he’s sporting a hole in his head. That’s my motto. It even rhymes.”
― Neva Altaj, Hidden Truths

“Even the best things in life have consequences.”
― Lauren Asher, The Fine Print Extended Epilogue