“A worm of fear wriggled in Jaden’s stomach, and the ethereal assuredness he channeled moments before evaporated as the worm burrowed deeper. When he next spoke, his own voice of trapped hysteria broke through, the worm having reached journey’s end.” — Courtney Kirchoff Copy Share Image
“You make me believe in happiness... if I had my way, if anything were up to me, I’d never be without you. You are… — Courtney Kirchoff Copy Share Image
“His rules were thus: One, resist when beneficial to the cause. Two, dignity before humiliation. Three, don’t show true emotions.” — Courtney Kirchoff Copy Share Image
“There were so many viciously sarcastic ways to respond, Jaden’s brain was temporarily paralyzed due to witty comeback overload.” — Courtney Kirchoff Copy Share Image
“Modern American culture dictated the importance of touching the hand of someone you’ve just met, however counterintuitive it seemed. Why would he want to… — Courtney Kirchoff Copy Share Image
“The two studied one another for what seemed hours, neither saying a word. Jaden’s first inclination was to yell and demand his freedom, but… — Courtney Kirchoff Copy Share Image
“Though it was mid-July, the morning was brisk, the sky a gray cotton of clouds, and Puget Sound a steely, cold blue. Most of… — Courtney Kirchoff Copy Share Image
“A worm of fear wriggled in Jaden’s stomach, and the ethereal assuredness he channeled moments before evaporated as the worm burrowed deeper. When he… — Courtney Kirchoff Copy Share Image
