Baylee

“I was never really on my side in any argument. I liked the Old Testament spitefulness of the phrase got what she deserved.”
― Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects

“She had perfect skin, so free of blotches or wrinkles, her face so perfect and character-free she could have just popped out of the womb. They all seemed unfinished. I wanted them to go away.”
― Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects

“Thirteen years old, I thought to myself, but I felt a spear of admiration for the girl. When I’d been sad, I hurt myself. Amma hurt other people. When I’d wanted attention, I’d submitted myself to boys: Do what you want; just like me. Amma’s sexual offerings seemed a form of aggression. Long skinny legs and slim wrists and high, babied voice, all aimed like a gun. Do what I want; I might like you.”
― Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects

“I thought being home might do you good, but … I forget sometimes parents aren’t always … good for their kids.”
― Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects