“Deep down under where his heart resided, strangled up in thorny vines of guilt, anger, fear and longing, there lay something deeper in him, something that he couldn’t see but she could.” — Carol Oates Copy Share Image
“Sebastian tapped his index finger on the polished wood thoughtfully. Yes, it was a universal truth: some things once broken were broken forever—like trust.… — Carol Oates Copy Share Image
“Love is just like the flower; it has hidden depths that we rarely ever explore. Beneath the surface lies a network of roots. You can admire the flower for what it is, or you can dig deeper. The more you dig, the more you will find. The real reasons we love a person sometimes exist in the darkest and deepest… — Carol Oates Copy Share
“I think you've been sleeping on the job; the city isn't exactly paradise," she said caustically. "Every time you clap your hands, another person… — Carol Oates Copy Share Image
“She looked like a grown-up, a calm, controlled grown-up, and she was glad for that one mercy. No one would be able to judge… — Carol Oates Copy Share Image
“You have lived all these years and you're still a grumpy teenage boy. That must take effort.” — Carol Oates Copy Share Image
“The temptation to take the next step hung in the air around them...it was the apple: take one bite, and there was no going… — Carol Oates Copy Share Image
“A broken heart is something even I can’t protect you from. I’ve been alone for so long, and believe me, all that does is… — Carol Oates Copy Share Image
“Deep down under where his heart resided, strangled up in thorny vines of guilt, anger, fear and longing, there lay something deeper in him,… — Carol Oates Copy Share Image
“Is this really about keeping me safe or about you not wanting to share your sandbox with the others?” — Carol Oates Copy Share Image
