Melissa

“And thus they built a stage on which to showcase their conjuring—and also to refine it.”
― Maggie Stiefvater, The Curiosities: A Collection of Stories

“Midway upon the journey of our life I found myself within a forest dark, For the straight-forward pathway had been lost”
― Joseph Conrad, 50 Masterpieces You Have To Read Before You Die Vol: 01 [newly updated]

“You know what Dorothy Parker said, right? You can lead a whore to culture, but you can’t make her think.”
― Stephen King, Mr. Mercedes

“My sadness is beautiful. It infuses everything I do. It is at the core of my identity and always has been, just as happiness is in some people. I refuse to be told that it's a flaw. I will not mute it with medications for the sake of society. I will hold it close to me and celebrate it rightfully while the rest of the world fails to see it for what it is and it will be their loss.”
― Ashly Lorenzana