Khara

“Because I have to admit: there's something really badass about truly, honestly not caring what people think about you.”
― Becky Albertalli, The Upside of Unrequited

“People that hide their cruelty behind a mask of piety are even more terrible than the ones that are openly evil. You don’t see them coming until it’s too late, and even when they hurt you, they blame you for it.”
― Ashley Hawthorne, Deliver Me

“Most EOs are the result of accidents," he said, studying the snow. "But Eli and I were different. We set out to find a way to effect the change. Incidentally, it's remarkably difficult to do. Dying with intent, reviving with control. Finding a way to end a life but keep it in arm's reach, and all without rendering the body unusable. On top of that, you need a method that strips enough control from the subject to make them afraid, because you need the chemical properties induced by fear and adrenaline to trigger a somatic change.”
― V. E. Schwab, Vengeful

“I know how society teaches us to be soft and dull and compliant, but you will not be any of those things, do you understand? Do not change the parts of yourself that you like to make others comfortable. Do not try to mold yourself to fit the standards someone else has set for us. Those are the rules for wearing this mask.”
― Adalyn Grace, Belladonna