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“The light does not dim and continues to travel.”
― Marie-Helene Bertino, Beautyland

“She doesn't realize how anxiety influences her posture, voice, the heaviness of her footsteps, the length of time it takes her to leave the car in the driveway at the end of the workday, so that even before she enters the apartment Adina knows her mother's mood.”
― Marie-Helene Bertino, Beautyland

“I'll save my sweet eggnog for her.”
― C.M. Guidroz, All I Want for Christmas is You!

“Being alive has been painful, exhausting, and disappointing.”
― Xiran Jay Zhao, Iron Widow