When you're scared, you stay as you are!

~ Stephen Richards

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She slammed down the phone. The sharp bang shattered my heart like a bottle hitting the sidewalk

~ Susan Crandall

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After a traumatic experience, the human system of self-preservation seems to go onto permanent alert, as if the danger might return at any moment.

~ Judith Lewis Herman

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He laughed and it sounded startled and a bit rusty, as if he didn't do that very often.

~ Amanda Mccabe

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Lad, I think we've got what we need for this page. Why don't you go have a look around? And keep out of trouble, or that Madam Sidler will scare you silly. Oskar put a hand to the side of his mouth and lowered his voice. She's everywhere.Can I help you? said Madam Sidler from the corner of the room. Oskar jumped with such violence that his spectacles clattered to the floor. I heard you mention my name and thought I might be of assistance.Good heavens, woman! Oskar exclaimed. We're fine!

~ Andrew Peterson

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