“It hurt like hell, but at least it felt true. Her mind could settle into that pain.”

“I think everyone should have a problem with zombies on fire.”

“Clear skin, a manicure, a couple dead zombies, and then fame!”

“Zombies weren't the true plague of the world, laziness was.”

“Are we all just Dark Age doctors, swearing by our leeches? We crave a greater science. We want to be proven wrong.”

“I'm watching her talk. Watching her jaw move and collecting her words one by one as they spill from her lips. I don't deserve them. Her warm memories. I'd like to paint them over the bare plaster w...”

“Zombies can't believe the energy we waste on nonfood pursuits.”