“It was the doubt that knocked me over, Mina: the terrible doubt as to the reality of the whole thing. I felt impotent and in the dark. I did not know who or what to trust, not even the evidence… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“A line from The Picture of Dorian Gray kept running through my head- a line which, I thought, might have been written by the… — Syrie James Copy Share
“Jane!" cried he softly, moving closer. "All these long months that we have been apart, even believing it to be impossible, it is of… — Syrie James Copy Share
“I believe there is a kind of happiness to be found in every thing in life, in all that is good and pleasing, as… — Syrie James Copy Share
“I was too stunned to think or move. I knew he desired my blood. And yet I did not want to hinder him. With… — Syrie James Copy Share
“What are you afraid of?" he said tenderly. "That I will take advantage of your virtue? Or that I will bite you and feed… — Syrie James Copy Share
“To love, to be loved, and to be useful: these are the most important elements in a happy, meaningful life, and they can be… — Syrie James Copy Share
“The moment my head touched my pillow, I heard Nicolae in my mind: 'So: my little theatricals were well received?' 'You made an excellent… — Syrie James Copy Share
“Mina: for centuries, I have been alone. I have nearly perished from loneliness, and yet I could not die. I have longed to meet… — Syrie James Copy Share
“If all the days and nights in the world were to cease to be, I still hold that we were meant to meet and… — Syrie James Copy Share
“The feel of her body against his was exhilarating, driving all rational thought from his head. “All right, prepare yourself, Claire Brennan.” She looked… — Syrie James Copy Share
“Drink," he said. I pressed my mouth to the wound, first lapping up the blood as it flowed out, and then sucking deeply from… — Syrie James Copy Share
“Interesting," said I, "is a term I reserve to describe people or things so dull or ordinary, that I can find no more promising… — Syrie James Copy Share
