Meghan Brownjohn

“Everything that happened to me happened for a reason,’ Jean said. I am Jean Moreau. I am perfect court. ‘I have no reason to be angry about what made me into this.’ ‘If you say you deserved it, I’ll trip you,’ Jeremy warned him. ‘You wouldn’t,’ Jean returned. ‘Maybe not,’ Jeremy allowed. ‘But I’ll think about it really hard.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Sunshine Court

“[Jeremy sees Jean's scars for the first time] “‘Focus on what’s important.’ ‘I am,’ Jeremy said. … [Jean tells Jeremy it was his father who gave him the scars]...His [Jeremy] family had its problems- all families did, he supposed- but never in his life had his mother raised a hand at her rowdy children. He couldn’t fathom being struck by a parent; how could he possibly wrap his mind around the malice behind something like this?
‘Do not let it bother you,’ Jean said, setting his racquet aside so he could finish getting dressed. ‘It will not affect my performance on the court.’ ‘That’s not the issue. Your parents are supposed to love and protect you, not-’ Jeremy gestured helplessly toward Jean. ‘I’m sorry. I can’t even imagine what that was like for you.’ ‘Imagine getting changes so we can practice,’ Jean said.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Sunshine Court

“The state preceptor stared hard at him. “I’ve seen your future, and it’s pitch black.” Xie Lian looked him straight in the eyes. “You must be mistaken. I only like to wear white.”
― Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 3

“Every day Neil woke up and relearned how to breathe.”
― Nora Sakavic, The Foxhole Court