“All that helter-skelter about strings and memories was only relevant in the dark. It was light out now and time to put away childish things.”

“She sensed her own power to enslave him. He would come willingly enough. No filthy atheistic beliefs she held were strong enough to douse what was crackling in the brief space between them. It woul...”

“Tugging her purse strap up on her arm, she headed for thedoor. You have my cell number. Ill text you. If something goeswrong and he pulls an axe, youll be the first person I call.Michelle groaned. ...”

“So you know you're a ghost?"I looked at my hands; they were transparent and glowed faintly. "Can you think of another explanation?”

“I do not love men: I love what devours them.”

“Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really have the heart of a small boy. I keep it in a jar on my desk.”

“Part of his mind was screaming, but it was a distant one and easy to ignore.”

“Man's greatest wisdom is to choose his obsession well.”

“Extinguish my eyes, I'll go on seeing you.Seal my ears, I'll go on hearing you.And without feet I can make my way to you,without a mouth I can swear your name.Break off my arms, I'll take hold of y...”

“All the stories I would like to write persecute me. When I am in my chamber, it seems as if they are all around me, like little devils, and while one tugs at my ear, another tweaks my nose, and eac...”