Melanie

“I had wanted some cheese, but couldn't find any at short notice. It was a shame. Cheese goes so well with tragedy.”
― Jonathan L. Howard, The Fear Institute

“According to his upbringing, there were certain subjects that it was ill-mannered to raise in conversation with a new acquaintance. With the likes of politics, religion, fatness, and house prices, it seemed reasonable to assume that "being dead" was likely to be somewhere on the list.”
― Jonathan L. Howard, The Brothers Cabal

“Where are you going?"
"Home," Awa said numbly, getting up and pushing open the door.
"As the devil told the sinner," the necromancer called after her, "you ARE home.”
― Jesse Bullington, Enterprise of Death

“The lesson seemed to be twofold: do not anger the gods, but if you must, at least make sure your city isn't next to a lake, as that's just asking for trouble.”
― Jonathan L. Howard, The Fear Institute