Mary

“She was a devout churchgoer and somewhat horrified when I informed her that Good Friday was when we celebrate crucifying the Easter Bunny.”
― Anthony Marra, The Lion's Den

“I hope you know me well enough by now to know that I’ve never been interested in conning you into my bed. That was never the way I wanted to have you.”
― Bianca Scardoni, Incarnate

“Her father might change,” Mrs. Shoplaw said, “but I doubt it. Young women and young men grow up, but old women and old men just grow older and surer they’ve got the right on their side. Especially if they know scripture.”
― Stephen King, Joyland

“He wasn’t religious, and so neither was she. Fiction, maybe, or art—were those religions? Believing that the stories you told could save you, and could reach everyone you had ever loved?”
― Emma Straub, This Time Tomorrow