“You make me believe in happiness... if I had my way, if anything were up to me, I’d never be without you.… — Courtney Kirchoff Commitment Copy Share Image
“His rules were thus: One, resist when beneficial to the cause. Two, dignity before humiliation. Three, don’t show true emotions.” — Courtney Kirchoff Control Copy Share Image
“There were so many viciously sarcastic ways to respond, Jaden’s brain was temporarily paralyzed due to witty comeback overload.” — Courtney Kirchoff Humor Copy Share Image
“I've been to the other side...You're dead there, too.” — Courtney Kirchoff Afterlife-speculation Copy Share Image
“Modern American culture dictated the importance of touching the hand of someone you’ve just met, however counterintuitive it seemed. Why would he… — Courtney Kirchoff American culture Copy Share Image
“The two studied one another for what seemed hours, neither saying a word. Jaden’s first inclination was to yell and demand his… — Courtney Kirchoff Enemies Copy Share Image
“Though it was mid-July, the morning was brisk, the sky a gray cotton of clouds, and Puget Sound a steely, cold blue.… — Courtney Kirchoff Pacific northwest Copy Share Image
“A worm of fear wriggled in Jaden’s stomach, and the ethereal assuredness he channeled moments before evaporated as the worm burrowed deeper.… — Courtney Kirchoff Confidence Copy Share Image
