I'm Keith," he said, "and you're . . . clearly mad, but what's your name? — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Tell me what you want, what you really, really want," he said. "Braiiinnnnssss," we said in unison. — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Did I just kill someone?" "You can't kill a dead person," Callum said. "Makes no sense. — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
It makes you very cool," he said, taking big, jumping steps to get in front of me. "CNN would interview you, for… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
You're...a demon hunter?' 'It's not as exciting as it sounds,' he said. 'There is a surprising amount of paperwork involved. — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
It's always awkward when someone doesn't realize you're joking and devotes thought time to what you've said. Double that when the person… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
I'm done. I'm going to go to bed and read important books about theater." "It would would be easier if you just… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Fear can't hurt you," she said. "When it washes over you, give it no power. It's a snake with no venom. Remember… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Braiiinnnnssss," we said in unison. "It's both sad and incredibly impressive that you were all ready with that one. — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
You'd been petting a stuffed dog?' she said 'A dead one?' 'It was a really well stuffed dog' I clarified. 'I have… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
We're going to die," Keith said, the moment he was gone. "This man is a serial killer. We're going to die, and… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
It's us," Stephen said. "Oh, thank God," said a voice. Callum emerged from behind the Dumpster. Even with all that was going… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
It was fine," I said stiffly. "We played Mouse Trap." "Is that what they're calling it these days?" she asked, throwing me… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
It rang and it rand and it rang. I looked at the screen one last time, then at Stuart, and then I… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
I dumped out the bag and found what had been inside was a bunched-up police uniform, complete with the vest. "Where did… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Ah," he said. "I had an . . . artistic disagreement with the director of the panto. As it happens, I take… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
He's been in love with Miss Gina since high school, but he doesn't really know how to talk to girls, so he's… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
It took a lot of women like that, a lot of women who said "I'm not going to do what you expect… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
I followed your footsteps," he said, in answer to the unspoken question. "Snow makes it easy." I had been tracked, like a… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
One thing," I said, when we had broken apart and the swirling feeling in my head subsided. "Maybe...don't tell your mom too… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
When they separated, the freckleless spot between Pete's eyes was bright red. Before anything else could be said or done, May grabbed… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
One question," I said. "Did you tell me all that because you think I'm going to die?" "No," he said. "It's because… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
She looks like a jumper to me. Jumpers do that a lot, stand on the edge and stare out. Never kill yourself… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
These houses had been plunked down with an alarming randomness -- unevenly spaced, on crooked lines, like whoever had designed the place… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
She was standing in the airport of Copenhagen, staring at a doorway, trying to figure out if it was (a) a bathroom… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Oh my God!" said one of the Ambers. "Is this not the worst trip ever? Did you see the snow?" She was… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
You don't know me yet," I said. "Rory was telling me she lives in a swamp," Charlotte said. "That's right," I said,… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
Sometimes I feel like I've been waiting for someone to tell me when I can be normal again,' she said. 'I keep… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
She's gone. Been gone for ages. They split up right after you left. That's why the grass out front started growing again."… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share Image
There is no normal. I've never met a normal person. The concept is flawed. It implies that there is only one way people are… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
I may have been a complete lunatic, but I was a complete lunatic with manners. — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
This kind of thing always amazed Ginny--people who just walked away from institutions. People who left school when they didn't see the point. Aunt… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
Did you hear?" he asked. "They found another body around nine this morning. It's the Ripper, definitely." "Good morning," I replied. "Morning. Listen to… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
She was standing in the airport of Copenhagen, staring at a doorway, trying to figure out if it was (a) a bathroom and (b)… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
When I worked in theater, I was always writing things on Post-it Notes and sticking them on screens or desks. Twitter has given me… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
She had always thought applying to college would be exciting. Living away from home, meeting so many new people, Learning new things, making a… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
“Vitamin D,” Stevie said. “You need it.” “You don’t know that,” he said. “I want to eat my meat in my room with the… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
No one hid their interest when I walked into the room. I'm not sure if it was the news about Boo or my general… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
You'd been petting a stuffed dog?' she said 'A dead one?' 'It was a really well stuffed dog' I clarified. 'I have seen some… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
“When she emerged, Keith was watching the tiny round window of the under-the-counter washing machine. "Put your clothes in for a wash," he said.… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
“For you, there is underage, and then, there is underage. I believe a taste of wine is perfectly acceptable, but please stick to one… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
Rory: "People are being serious." Jazza: "There's a serial killer out there. Of course people are being serious." Rory: "Yeah, but what are the… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
Boo: "Go talk to her." Callum: "About what?" Boo: "Anything." Callum: "You want me to walk up to her and say, 'Are you a… — Maureen Johnson Copy Share
