“I wonder if it hurts, being carved out like this, one grain of sand at a time. I wonder if the rocks realize that for every part of themselves they lose, they gain something beautiful” — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
“ It's strange how a plan can unfold sometimes—an umbrella shooting up at the touch of a button and extending out in all directions… — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
“ I used to believe in so many things—elves and leprechauns, virgins riding unicorns. I trusted that the world was made up of people… — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
“What I Cannot Say only this--I was looking for evidence of unconditional love, but what I found was you. standing on the ferry deck… — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
“...and seriously, Emily, what do you think this is, Chicago? As if there's a place in Sterling Creek that could be considered truly dangerous.” — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
“You kissed me.' I tear my eyes away from the mirror to face her. We are close, so close standing here. My lungs might… — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
“In some ways, my mother was right; a tree does look the same from the top as it does from the bottom: same branches,… — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
“It would not be fair to say that the fire stole my faith, since in truth it has been slipping away from me all… — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
“I spin in the trail to face Kat, who raises her own walking stick to meet mine. ‘A duel to the death?’ Kat says,… — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
“Let's stay up all night,' Kat whispers. 'Let's wait for the moon to kiss the morning star.” — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
“I wonder if it hurts, being carved out like this, one grain of sand at a time. I wonder if the rocks realize that… — Elissa Janine Hoole Copy Share Image
