“And I wished I could believe him. I wished with all that I had. And when you're eleven, you're on the cusp between still believing wishing worked if you wanted something hard enough and understanding the world is teeth and… — T.J. Klune Copy Share Image
“It doesn't matter. I've moved on from something that was never there to begin with. That's one of the dire things about escaping from childhood. Eventually you grow up and realize the things you wanted when you were young weren't… — T.J. Klune Copy Share Image
“I groaned. “You set me up!” “And it was surprisingly easy.” Dad laughed. “Geez. I don’t know how you weren’t kidnapped as a child… — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“Eric’s ass is so loose it sounds like wind blowing over a cave entrance when he walks.” — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“Stop that.” “Stop what?” “You’re thinking too hard. I can see it on your face. Just be here. Right now. With me.” And how… — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“Life isn’t defined by how long it is. It’s the moments you have while you’re alive.” — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“But he came, when I was at my darkest. I prayed him down from the sky, and he came in a flash of blue… — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“And I wished I could believe him. I wished with all that I had. And when you're eleven, you're on the cusp between still… — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“He shakes his head miserably. “If only I’d gotten here sooner….” “You got here in plenty of time,” I say with a snort. “We’re… — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“When you stand up for yourself, you never know if you’re standing up for someone who isn’t ready to do the same. And you… — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“Oh, Bear. Its always been you. It will always be you. I love you, and that‟s why it will always be enough” — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“Billy leaned forward. 'What's he like?' he whispered conspiratorially. 'Who?' Tock asked, looking confused. 'Felix. The Split One. I heard he came in this… — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“You’re the only place I’ve ever felt safe. You, Carter. You make me feel safe.” He tapped his fist against his chest. “Thump. Thump.… — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“and every time I saw him in the hall, I couldn’t help but think, There goes Captain Hook,” — T.J. Klune Copy Share
“Are they speaking in code?” Mom asked Dad, trying to be quiet but failing miserably. “I don’t know,” Dad said. “I don’t speak wizard.”… — T.J. Klune Copy Share
