Dani ʕ⁠·⁠ᴥ⁠·⁠ʔ

“He would only shrug and look at me expectantly again, waiting for high magic: magic that came only when you made some larger version of yourself with words and promises, and then stepped inside and somehow grew to fill it.”
― Naomi Novik, Spinning Silver

“The thing under my bed waiting to grab my ankle isn't real. I know that, and I also know that if I'm careful to keep my foot under the covers, it will never be able to grab my ankle.”
― Stephen King, Night Shift

“Don't forget, always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone.”
― Gen Urobuchi