“He remembered the darkness and despair she'd suffered during her long years as a prisoner, but he also recalled the deep, unquenchable joy she took from the world around her; and he knew that given the choice, Wilamena would suffer… — John Stephens Copy Share Image
“I don't know what happened to your parents or why they did what they did. But in all the world, I could have wished… — John Stephens Copy Share Image
“He was crazy, Michael thought, but he appeared to be nice-crazy, and not I'll-kill-you-I'll-kill-you crazy.” — John Stephens Copy Share Image
“He demanded I tell him all I knew. I refused. He threatened me. Still, I refused. He became irate. He screamed. He spat. He… — John Stephens Copy Share Image
I do not know what happened with your parents or why they did what they did. But in all the world, I could have… — John Stephens Copy Share Image
“Your H-Highness...," Michael stammered, "I-I wish I'd had a chance to prepare some remarks.” — John Stephens Copy Share Image
“To a casual passerby, his appearance would not have inspired much confidence. His overcoat was patched in spots and frayed at the cuffs, he… — John Stephens Copy Share Image
Time, Kate was learning, was like a river. You might put up obstacles, even divert it briefly, but the river had a will of… — John Stephens Copy Share Image
The ceiling was curved, giving the space a cave-like feel, and it was either very large, very small, or sort of normal-sized. — John Stephens Copy Share Image
“The point of life isn't to avoid pain. The point of life is to be alive! To feel things. That means the good and… — John Stephens Copy Share Image
“Dragons are notable for their lust for gold, not a bad quality taken in moderation. Dragons are immune to fire, obviously. All dragons are… — John Stephens Copy Share Image
“Don’t be stupid,” the girl said in exactly the way Emma might’ve. “Just ’cause you can do some magic don’t mean you can shoot… — John Stephens Copy Share Image
