Ash

“The first murder—like most murders—took everyone by surprise.”
― Vincent Ralph, One House Left

“This is survival,' he said. 'Real survival means using whatever resources you find. That's the whole point of it. You're surviving. Anything goes.'
'This isn't survival,' said Mara. . .
'Look at us,' said Kyle. 'Of course it's survival.'
'It's a survival game,' she said. 'We're playing the game. It's not survival if you have a choice.”
― Blair Braverman, Small Game

“I tried to find a place for this new pain, this brand-new baby grief, but there was nowhere to put it. I'd just have to carry it.”
― Carrie Fountain, I'm Not Missing

“After all, lies that make other people feel better must be kind of okay.”
― Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, Last Girl Lied To