Megan Deppe

“It was unfortunate that wishes, like dreams, were imaginary.”
― Chelsea Abdullah, The Stardust Thief

“This is not a story, he told himself. This is reality, and I am living it right now.”
― Chelsea Abdullah, The Stardust Thief

“A criminal is charged by their actions, not their intentions.”
― Chelsea Abdullah, The Stardust Thief

“Loulie frowned. "Is something wrong, ya sayyid?"

The hunter flushed. "Forgive me, merchant. You are younger than I expected."

Loulie resisted the urge to roll her eyes. She knew it was not just a matter of youth. Men were praised for being successful at a young age, but a successful woman was a perplexing puzzle. Most men did not know how to respond to her confidence.

She raised a brow. "No, forgive me. I should not have spoke so sharply to a child.”
― Chelsea Abdullah, The Stardust Thief