Iri

“Sin is the monster we love to deny. It can stalk us, bite a slice out of our lives, return again and again, and even as we bleed and hobble, we prefer to believe nothing has happened. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven and empowered to overcome sin...but toying with an animal that is actually toying with us is a sure way to lose part of ourselves.”
― Frank Peretti, The Oath

“You’re cruel to make me laugh right now,” Perry said, trying to keep as still as possible. Any sharp movement and his ribs felt like they’d crack.
“Sorry,” Aria said. She was smiling, her lower lip trapped between her teeth.
“Yeah… you look sorry.”
― Veronica Rossi, Into the Still Blue

“This past six weeks have killed me, Annabel Lee. I missed you so much, but I was so pissed. First at you because I loved you so much, but I couldn’t have you. Then at me because I realized—”
― Nyrae Dawn, Measuring Up

“Jacque snorted. "Lucy, esplain this mess." she used her best Ricky Ricardo voice.”
― Quinn Loftis, Just One Drop