She was probably being paranoid because she’d been watching too many true-crime shows at night. However, it was better to be prepared than to be taken by surprise.
“And this, I think, is my ultimate fatal flaw. Missing people who don’t miss me back. Clinging on to strands of string that shouldn’t mean half as much as they do. It takes so little for me to love someone, yet so long for me to move on.”
― This Time It's Real
― This Time It's Real
“Fear was a poison that people mistook as protection. Making choices to stay safe could be just as treacherous.”
― Finale
― Finale
“If you can convince yourself it’s true, you can convince anyone.”
― Legendary
― Legendary
“An image of Ted Bundy with his arm in a fake cast asking Brenda Ball to help him carry his books to his car flashed across Patricia’s mind. She dismissed it as undignified.”
― The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
― The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
“Just keep her laughing,” Doug said. “When a woman laughs, her eyes are closed more. She won’t notice how ugly you are.”
― Part of Your World
― Part of Your World
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