Sophie

“If they'd known the truth about Persephone, they would have thought we were strange, wicked little beasts — and we were. What little girl isn't?”
― Kate Alice Marshall, What Lies in the Woods

“I’d known from the start that he’d sought me out because my sad story was written on my face and he was hoping to borrow it.”
― Kate Alice Marshall, What Lies in the Woods

“He dropped the taunts and looked me in the eye. “Yes, you will be of my flesh, my Hand,” Roman said.

I felt myself blanch – I knew the price would be steep, but that didn’t sound like a job offer. I wasn’t sure what he was or what he meant, but I had a sinking feeling that I would regret my ignorance very soon.

“It’s only fair. A body for a body. Unfortunately, you don’t have much time.” Roman paused for dramatic effect. “Tick tock, kitten,” said the alligator.”
― Mel Harlan, The Demon You Know

“That’s the thing about trust, isn’t it?” Ethan said. “You gather all the evidence you can, use your brain, weigh character and past actions. But the final inch of it—that’s faith. Trust means believing in someone. It’s not just a conclusion. It’s a choice.”
― Kate Alice Marshall, What Lies in the Woods