Chronically Bookish Steph

“She told me that a child needs to hear and truly understand only three phrases from their father as they grow up. ‘I love you.’ ‘I will help.’ And, ‘I don’t know.”
― James Islington, The Strength of the Few

“Connection was not the same as presence. It did not vanish simply because she stood alone.”
― E. J. Venter, The Relic of the Wildwood: A Classic Fantasy Quest Adventure

“A pain promised is often worse than pain itself.”
― James Islington, The Strength of the Few

“Know your line." It is a good advice for a son. For a man, even. But for a father? To protect our sons, there is no line we will not cross.”
― James Islington, The Strength of the Few