“Cricket could barely believe her eyes... but when that shotgun went off with a boom, so did the snake. Up until yesterday, Cricket has never seen a snake fly!”

“That poor innocent snake was far more terrified of Nana then she ever was of the snake. Cricket could barely believe her eyes, but when that shotgun went off with a boom so did the snake. Up until ...”

“Now tell me what youre afraid of.Uncle Nathan is right about this tree. Its got some kind of spirit in it. And it doesnt want me to leave. I saw my dad smile and shake his head. Im serious, Dad. Yo...”

“Arvandus!" I tried again to reach him. "You can come back now. I'm alone and would love to argue with you again.”

“He pushed his way between them with his burly frame and forced her to stand in the cold with him. He flipped the long, silver dagger so its worn handle faced her. "Take your claw, pup," he growled....”

“Oh no, princess. I would never carry out anything which could harm your being. This was just something I was told to say. I'm not sure what is planned, if, you go against their wishes. But, I'm sur...”

“Courage sleeps within our heart waiting to be awoken.”

“That poor innocent snake was far more terrified of Nana then she ever was of the snake. Cricket could barely believe her eyes, but when that shotgun went off with a boom so did the snake. Up until ...”

“Strength is taking charge of your own destiny and not waiting on others to do so. You dont have to swear and drink and beat people up and slay monsters. Youre allowed to cry and take care of childr...”

“In that moment, she hated his quiet patient tone, hated the stench of the incense, and hated the beauteous pity painted on the faces of the women on the walls. Their expressions contained serene un...”

“I closed the door and sank into my desk chair. My heart was pounding even harder. I felt like someone who had just staggered out of her car after an accident on a freeway. This was different from t...”