“If you think I give a rat’s ass about that cooler, you don’t know me at all. Nothing I own is worth… — Debra Anastasia Homeless Copy Share Image
“And they had no idea what lives inside me, what I can do.” “I know what you do to me,” Kyle said,… — Debra Anastasia Right now Copy Share Image
“He tried not to think about his Grandma’s opinion of whores and drugs. He could only believe in the pattern he’d learned… — Debra Anastasia Kindness Copy Share Image
“It was nice of you to help that ungrateful little girl out.” Blake unloaded his belongings onto his bed. “Ah, I’ve got… — Debra Anastasia Little girl Copy Share Image
“His silhouette was blurry through the angry, sheeting rain, but she could see his hands were two fists. Was he angry? Livia… — Debra Anastasia Waiting Patiently Copy Share Image
“Blake and Livia were next to exit. He took the steps before she could and turned to offer her his hand, like… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“You’re a nice girl, Livia. Love is sacred. Hold onto it. I know a lot at my age. Everything else fails you—money,… — Debra Anastasia Love Copy Share Image
“Ted has a friend that owns a club. They’re looking for a piano player on Thursday nights. I was thinking about it…”… — Debra Anastasia Friendship Copy Share Image
“Livia located her fancy jacket and stepped out of the closet. Blake took the coat from her and held it out in… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Then Beckett knew. He knew deep inside that his friend was dead. No. Fucking no.” — Debra Anastasia Friendship Copy Share Image
“Every morning and evening, Livia granted her eyes the only thing they asked for all day: a sweeping, hopeful look at the… — Debra Anastasia Every morning Copy Share Image
“Blake took off his jacket and blanketed her undergarments on the ground. He unbuttoned his shirt with the carelessness of a man… — Debra Anastasia First time Copy Share Image
“By 7:28, all the guests had arrived, and there were three empty seats: one for Eve, who had yet to show up,… — Debra Anastasia Children Copy Share Image
“But the things that were right about him I sort have been able to do for myself for a while now. His… — Debra Anastasia Love Copy Share Image
“I need to touch him.” Livia waited for the curtain to open. “Livia, he’s got to make it, right? Right? He’s at… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“When he’d composed himself, Blake kissed the top of her head. “Like I could ever say no to you.” — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“Livia made a fist and put it to her forehead. “Dad. Some people who should love me and should be here aren’t.… — Debra Anastasia Parenting Copy Share Image
“Her heart would pound as she glimpsed his familiar form from the top of the stairs. Twice she almost wrecked her car… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“But Blake infused hope in his music. Love was the only song he knew how to play.” — Debra Anastasia Blake Copy Share Image
“There was no bag, but there was a man. Oh dear God. There’s a man. Livia stepped further forward, and the train… — Debra Anastasia Dear god Copy Share Image
“Have you ever seen such an ugly damn cat?” Beckett had said with a wry smile. “Aren’t kittens supposed to be all… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“The glistening beauty of the rising moon illuminated Mouse’s bare chest and revealed a familiar tattoo with a music note, a cross,… — Debra Anastasia Beauty Copy Share Image
“Livia now saw clearly what she needed to do. She would break up with Chris this weekend. She sighed with satisfaction and… — Debra Anastasia Copy Share Image
“I have a soft spot for kids. She started whisper-singing along with me. Her words against my chest. To the pony, I… — Debra Anastasia Children Copy Share Image
