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“When I read books, the boundary between my world and others shifted. I could imagine other realities. I envisioned the tales so clearly that it was as if I lived them.”
― Victoria Lee, A Lesson in Vengeance

“I have never been in love with no one, and never shall," she whispered, "unless it should be with you.”
― Sheridan le Fanu, Carmilla

“I guess hearts are slippery because they’re covered in blood. I wish I could bleed mine dry. Then I’d miss you less.”
― Jade Song, Chlorine

“But Laura knows she will do whatever Virginia asks. She no longer remembers how to do anything else.”
― Tara Isabella Burton, The World Cannot Give