“I yanked hard on the reins, and my horse's hooves slid on the linoleum as he skidded to a stop, nervously snorting and tossing his head at the cramped quarters he'd suddenly found himself in. The Frontman stood in the… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
“The two men's eyes widened when they saw me charging toward them. One of them dropped his hold on Grey, letting him sway dangerously over the edge. Both men reached for their guns, but it was too late. I was nearly on them. Fortiter. I slammed into Grey, my momentum carrying us over the low edge. I briefly heard Karl… — Kirby Howell Copy Share
“I stopped looking at the cars after the first few miles. Once I started to see past the exteriors, I saw what lay inside some of them and felt the urge to sprint to the nearest freeway exit. Some people had tried to outrun The Plague by leaving town. They hadn't realized the illness could still find them in their… — Kirby Howell Copy Share
“Shad ignored my sudden lack of interest. "Stop overanalyzing and be happy. You should try the Shad lifestyle, Miss Winters. It's more panda bear… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
“The only bright corner of my heart, where nothing seemed to hurt, was where Grey was. When I thought of him, I could see… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
“The temperature of my blood dropped several degrees, and I took a step back. My heart quickened. "Storm?" I prompted, looking at the boxes… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
“His touch was like an electric current that ran through his fingers into my cheek and down the back of my neck. I took… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
“I opened the door of my mother's stand-alone wardrobe and let the smell of her wash over me. I loved having this one unspoiled… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
“He pulled me back to him, stroking my hair as if to calm me. Tears sprang to my eyes and melted into the water… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
“You're going to wake up one day, and you're gonna realize he's moved on. He'll quit trying to win you back. And you'll regret… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
“Given the chance, would I go back? Back to the time when my parents were alive? When my biggest problem was a past-due paper?… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
“Our group pressed west on what was left of Highway 93, toward the pass leading to Las Vegas. Sand covered the road in loose… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
“I used to be Autumn Winters, daughter of an actress and an architect. I had been one of three living in this home, but… — Kirby Howell Copy Share Image
