“Thank you for stitching me up" I say. "I seem to have a talent for it.” — Bethany Griffin Araby Copy Share Image
“where do you want to go? Back to violinist. I want to hear songs about suicide.” — Bethany Griffin Song Copy Share Image
“I always thought about you. From the night I took you home. I never really stopped thinking about you.” — Bethany Griffin Araby Copy Share Image
“Will leans forward, pulls off his mask, and kisses my forehead. "I'm glad I was the one to save you this time… — Bethany Griffin Araby Copy Share Image
“Do the pamphlets follow the mood of the people, or do the pamphlets encourage certain opinions among the masses?” — Bethany Griffin Pamphlets Copy Share Image
“She's made herself so artificial; it's okay to wear next to nothing because we aren't real people any longer.” — Bethany Griffin Artificial Copy Share Image
“I need some fresh air," I say. "Then by all means go outside. If it doesn't clear your head, it will probably… — Bethany Griffin Fresh air Copy Share Image
“Oh, high school and everything. The first day I met you, you were almost crying because those guys were teasing you, and… — Bethany Griffin High school Copy Share Image
“I stand alone for several minutes, watching the shadows move across the stones. The mortar that holds them in place is coarse… — Bethany Griffin Shadows Copy Share Image
“So there you are, drinking and taking drugs to the point of incapacitation, and you've been missing out on the best part… — Bethany Griffin Debauchery Copy Share Image
“I hate the word shy. I don't ever use that word. Shy was when I was seven and my one Princess signature… — Bethany Griffin Copy Share Image
“Thank you for keeping her safe," Elliott tells Will. "I will always keep her safe.” — Bethany Griffin Safe Copy Share Image
“I’ve perfected the art of the fake smile. It’s not so difficult when you are completely numb.” — Bethany Griffin Art Copy Share Image
“Araby is good at getting men to sleep beside her without anything... happening” — Bethany Griffin Araby Copy Share Image
“Or maybe the ugliness is in us. That's just the way we are. Underneath the pretense of civilization.” — Bethany Griffin Araby Copy Share Image
“She has to live, Eliott. I owe her a lifetime of apologies.” “Sometimes I think that’s all we owe our parents.” — Bethany Griffin Araby Copy Share Image
“No matter what creatures people fear in the dead of the night, in this city, violence is more likely to be carried… — Bethany Griffin Copy Share Image
“I won't cry. When the guilt is this heavy, you can't. It just settles and stays with you, and it's cold.” — Bethany Griffin Regret Copy Share Image
“Does she love you?" "Not yet," Elliott says. "But she will. Araby's used to loving people who've done terrible things.” — Bethany Griffin Loving People Copy Share Image
“Sit". I gesture to the chairs. "I need to tell you something". "You adore me and are having trouble keeping your hands… — Bethany Griffin Araby Copy Share Image
“Just because you don't want to see something doesn't mean that it will go away. Do you think inhumanity doesn't exist if… — Bethany Griffin Inhumanity Copy Share Image
“And I'm falling in love with you," he whispers. "But I would throw you in the water and watch crocodiles tear you… — Bethany Griffin Falling Copy Share Image
“Hours trickle by, and I wilt. The magic isn't here for me tonight. I can't get away from the heavy feeling of… — Bethany Griffin Copy Share Image
“You're April's closest friend. I wasn't expecting you to fall into bed with me, but the two of you haven't exactly been… — Bethany Griffin Araby Copy Share Image
“You have to remember that there are reasons to live, and that at least a few people are decent, and that the… — Bethany Griffin Araby Copy Share Image
