The calmness was fracturing, tendrils of fear seeping through her mind like ivy. Once the fear consumed her, she'd run.

~ Caroline Hanson

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Her gaze shifted away. I don't remember my dreams anymore. It was like she was confessing a dirty secret. And maybe it was, because even though he hated the dreams, each time he had them, he was with his parents again. Hearing their laughter. Watching them live. But when he woke up they were really gone.

~ Caroline Hanson

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She tried to think of the right thing to say - something that would make him leave her alone. If she said she could defend herself he'd want her to prove it. But if she said she couldn't defend herself, then he'd take her out there to learn. This is so messed up.

~ Caroline Hanson

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Life is about juggling obligations, Valerie. You need to study smarter, not harder.

~ Caroline Hanson

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