“My favorite part of books and movies is almost always the 'before.' The beginning, before whatever upends the characters' lives has happened—before she knows he's a vampire, before the spaceship arrives. . . . And for me, the next week… — Marianna Baer Copy Share Image
“To Frost House," I said. "To Frost House," they echoed. We clunked mugs and drank, to the applause of a deep rumble of thunder.” — Marianna Baer Copy Share
“You realize that you're asking me to go against my true nature? It's like asking a vampire to be a phlebotomist and not drink… — Marianna Baer Copy Share
“The same pull penetrated my body. It wrapped around me, strong as an undertow; it wanted me to come in. I wanted to go… — Marianna Baer Copy Share
“The first night in a new place usually gives me a tinny, homesick feeling that makes it hard to sleep. Not homesick for anywhere… — Marianna Baer Copy Share
“My favorite part of books and movies is almost always the 'before.' The beginning, before whatever upends the characters' lives has happened—before she knows… — Marianna Baer Copy Share
“Across the room, I noticed that the closet hadn't stayed shut. The latch must not have caught, even though I'd leaned against the door.… — Marianna Baer Copy Share
“But what if there’s stuff we don’t know? Mysteries that don’t go along with nature.” — Marianna Baer Copy Share
“The house appeared just as cozy and welcoming as the first time I saw it. Now, though, I knew what I was seeing was… — Marianna Baer Copy Share
