Dana

“And it wasn’t just physical pain. The experience also included pangs of inconsolable malaise, ennui, and other angsty French terms. It was like reading Camus.”
― Henry H. Neff, The Witchstone

“Bridesmaids need the same kinds of stories soldiers do, stories that justify why they do what they do. Why they are willing to sacrifice who they are and a good night’s sleep for the noble cause of defending democracy and Lila and Gary’s love.”
― Alison Espach, The Wedding People

“The phrase 'rush to judgement' is a silly one. When it comes to judgement, most of us don't have to rush. We don't have to even leave the couch. Our judgement is so easy to reach for.”
― David Levithan, Two Boys Kissing

“What do you think of the kombucha?“ he asks.

It tastes like sadness.

I don’t tell him this, of course. Mostly because my mouth is still full and both unable and unwilling to swallow.

Instead, I draw a deep breath through my nose, telling myself that on the count of three, I’ll force it down.

One…

Two…

I’m too late.

My gag reflex overpowers my sheer will. Instead of swallowing, I spray. Like a Saturday-morning cartoon. All over the picnic blanket.”
― Kate Robb, Prime Time Romance