“He was . . . nice,” Teddy says. “He was really nice to me. Remember Rick?” His dad nods, frowning. “That kid was a dick.” “Well, Kirby stopped him from being a dick to me.” Something” — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“How can you make an informed decision about whether to save the world if you never leave your tiny part of it?” — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“When the days are darkest, dear, you latch on to happiness wherever you find it.” — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“Soon, the whispers would solidify and their version of the truth would be the only one that mattered.” — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“I loved how the sun and salt spray perfused my skin, filling me with the memory of light. God surely meant for humans to… — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“You have to write about yourself before you can write about anything else.” — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“I danced from group to group with ease. That’s always been one of my gifts. The ability to move around like a social chameleon.… — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“I tried to think of the right thing to say, but sometimes the right thing to say is nothing.” — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“When we died, the only things we’d leave behind of importance were our deeds. Our corpses would rot and our treasured belongings would wind… — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“I know,” I say, slapping the ash off my palm. The words rush from my mouth before she says them. It’s easier to hear… — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“If a kid looks like he doesn't give a shit, it's not because he doesn't believe in himself anymore; it's because no one else… — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
“If she had any fucks to give about what we thought of her, she hoarded them jealously.” — Shaun David Hutchinson Copy Share Image
