“I want you to learn the lesson of the lotus. This flower springs forth from muddy waters. It raises its delicate petals… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
(...)normalcy is an illusion. Each person is utterly unique. A standard of normalcy is something that most people of the world simply… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
Saying his name stabbed my heart, like someone had ripped through my carefully stitched up world and exposed the infected, pulsing red… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
And yes, I'll admit, I am jealous. I'm jealous of every minute you spend with him, of every concerned expression you send his way,… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“Grant me the serenity to selflessly forgo my relationship to save humankind; To accept that the man I love cannot and will not change;… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“When he was finished, he set his plate down, looked at me, and raised an eyebrow. I leaned forward and whispered angrily, “I am… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“If I were a Jedi, I had definitely turned to the dark side of the Force.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“His vulnerability allowed me to let my guard down, and gently and methodically, he tore apart my well-constructed dam. Waves of tender feelings were… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I’ve experienced a lot in my life. I’ve been in bloody battles. I’ve been with friends who were killed. I’ve seen terrible things done… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I promise to remain faithfully beside you. I pledge to conquer faults; perfect my character. I vow to deserve you. I declare you're my… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“perhaps you three could continue this conversation when the ship is not under attack? Mr.Kadam said.” — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“I was immediately aware of her when she stood at the window but I didn't move at first. I wanted to look at her… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
“The house was quiet. Silently, I walked down the stairs and passed the peacock room where I found Mr. Kadam sitting and waiting for… — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
I don’t mind being alone either. The only problem is that if you’re always alone, you get lonely. — Colleen Houck Copy Share Image
