Gabby

“Persons who are visited by the Angel quiver with a thrill unknown to the rest of mankind. And they cannot touch an instrument or open their mouths to sing, without producing sounds that put all other human sounds to shame.”
― Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of the Opera

“What’s that old saying about the longest way ‘round is the shortest way home, or is it the shortest way ’round is the longest way home? Anyway, this is the longest shortcut I’ve ever taken.”
― Carolyn Keene, The Invisible Intruder

“Maybe they were afraid. Maybe they didn’t think there was anything they could do.” “Maybe they never tried.” “Because they were afraid.” “Is that how you humans allow so many atrocities between you? By convincing yourselves that fear absolves you of responsibility?”
― Kenley Davidson, The Faceless Mage

“We took up the hoops, and began to drop them into the sockets placed for them. You would not imagine this to be dangerous work; but, looking back now, the wonder to me is that any of us are alive to tell the tale.”
― Jerome K. Jerome, Three Men in a Boat