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“Alchemists need to break themselves into pieces. They want to rebuild the world around them so desperately that they would give their blood, body or soul. But people in power cannot fathom breaking a world that already bows to them. Alchemists are forged from pain.”
― Kylie Lee Baker, The Scarlet Alchemist

“You know, I used to have this theory that if I wanted something badly enough, the universe would make sure to keep it just out of my reach. Like a cruel joke, or a trick. But . . . maybe the cruelest trick the universe can play on us is to give us exactly what we wish for.”
― Ann Liang, I Am Not Jessica Chen

“When you’re drowning and someone grabs your hand, you don’t ask them where they’re taking you.”
― Kylie Lee Baker, Bat Eater

“Time is a construct.” Zizi tried to stand straight, clearing his throat like he was an orator giving a grand speech. “Haven’t you heard the saying? A day feels like three autumns when one is missing one’s beloved.”
― June C.L. Tan, Darker by Four