“Sometimes a flame must level a forest to ash before new growth can begin.” — A.G. Howard Fire Copy Share Image
“Are you real?" I whisper "Do I feel real?" he whispers back” — A.G. Howard Whispers Copy Share Image
“He’s lonely and afraid, even if he’s in a trance and doesn’t realize it. One can’t hide loneliness like that.” — A.G. Howard Loneliness Copy Share Image
“May I introduce you all to the main course?" Morpheus spreads out an arm with a dramatic flare. "Dinner, meet your worthy… — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
“Now, you listen, Alyssa Victoria Gardner. Normal is subjective. Don't ever let anyone tell you you're not normal. Because you are to… — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
“Sometimes I think I'm not alone in my own head, that there's a part of someone lingering there, someone who chides me… — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
“Little blossom in peach and red Trapping boys with your pretty head; Tease and play, be coy and smart For you will… — A.G. Howard Flowers Copy Share Image
“All those nights we climbed the stars and rearranged the planets with our songs, we were complete and invincible when we stood… — A.G. Howard Astronomy Copy Share Image
“Some people have no business attending a dignified tea. Gawking as if I belong in a zoo, when they're the ones who… — A.G. Howard Business Copy Share Image
“I clench my fingers. "She's right, huh? The morbid and revolting are such fascinating subjects.” — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“Morpheus reaches out to catch a teardrop on his fingertip. He holds it up in the pale glow that radiates from the… — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“I'm going to fall in love with an artist. And we'll have two kids and live in the country. A quiet life,… — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“ You're wrong , I want to say. I'm exactly like you . But I can't. The fact is, alcoholics have programs,… — A.G. Howard Alcoholics Copy Share Image
“Morpheus turns his face to the sky. “I’m afraid you’re the one who’s mistaken, if you think I’m going to let Wonderland… — A.G. Howard Morpheus Copy Share Image
“No,” I insist. “Not without you.” “Would you sacrifice the mortal you love for the netherling you hate?” he asks, and the… — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
“I shake my head, eyes clamped tightly. “We’re too high … it makes my stomach kick.” He laughs and inhales a puff… — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“You understand the logic behind the illogical, Alyssa. It's in your nature to find tranquility amid the madness. And that's what we're… — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
“I coax my palm into his lapel in search of my wish, returning his feverish kisses. "Checkmate, you son of a bug,"… — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“Morpheus snatches both of my necklaces from my fingers, holding the delicate links taut enough that I can’t struggle without breaking them.… — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“Liar,” I mumble, swimming in nausea and coughing up blood. My arms and legs feel weighted, and sticky streams ooze out of… — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“He puts it on, and his gaze locks to mine. His jewels flicker between passion and defiance—an evocative and intimidating combination. “Fair… — A.G. Howard Wonderland Copy Share Image
“Well …” He leans across the basket to place the necklace over my head. It falls in line atop my key. He… — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
“You're going to be a famous artist." His voice is deep velvet - soothing and sure. "You'll live in one of those… — A.G. Howard Art Copy Share Image
“Now that you’ve gone looking for him, he won’t be breaking his word. Not technically. You’re fair game.” I lace my fingers… — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
“Still on my knees, I droop against Morpheus’s thighs—a solid support. The cool leather of his pants cushions my cheek. I close… — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“Morpheus is not his true name. He is glory and deprecation—sunlight and shadows—the scuttle of a scorpion and the melody of a… — A.G. Howard Life Copy Share Image
“Jebediah was dragging Alyssa down, chaining her to the boredom and mundaneness of the human realm. She must be set free.” — A.G. Howard Boredom Copy Share Image
“Did he touch you? Hurt you?" Jeb whispers in the silence. "No. He was a gentleman." Jeb frowns. "You mean a gentle… — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“Poor control-freak Jeb. Your world’s way off-kilter when little Alyssa’s not tripping over her chastity belt. Is that it, bad boy?” — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“Because of all the things I've experienced on this journey - shrinking and growing, flying sprites, living chess pieces - not a… — A.G. Howard Alyssa Copy Share Image
“We must ensure that Grenadine doesn’t have any cards hidden up her sleeve.” He slapped Jeb on the back. “See what I… — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
“A man should be a man. A man should have the backbone to speak his heart regardless of the outcome.” — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
“He starts to hum, a haunting melody. No words ride the music, only the familiar notes of a forgotten song.” — A.G. Howard Beautiful-imagery Copy Share Image
“Families belong together, Julian. My family will stay together. From this day forward... From this day forward, we will never be parted” — A.G. Howard Copy Share Image
“What would that be like? To never have an identity of your own? No wonder they call him mad.” — A.G. Howard Identity Copy Share Image
“Alyssa, you’ve been given a chance at two lives and two loves. That is nothing short of a miracle. Cherish the gift… — A.G. Howard Given a chance Copy Share Image
“A childish story take, and with a gentle hand, lay it where Childhood's dreams are twined in Memory's mystic band...thus grew the… — A.G. Howard Childhood dreams Copy Share Image
“Little blossom trapped in between, wearing malice like a queen; hide the truth, be cruel and tart, still all the more, you… — A.G. Howard Flowers Copy Share Image
“I go where Al goes, dances-with-bugs. And just so you know, if anything happens to her, I'll pin you by your wings… — A.G. Howard Dart Copy Share Image
