“He looked at me like I was the moon. Pale and lonely and so far away.” — L.J. Shen Lonely Copy Share Image
“Everyone can—and does—see my scars. No exceptions. My soul is empty, because I whored it out. I” — L.J. Shen Scar Copy Share Image
“You look at me with dynamite in your eyes, waiting for me to light up the match and finally set you on… — L.J. Shen Copy Share Image
“I never thought I’d fall in love with someone like Troy Brennan. As it turned out, love didn’t give a damn about… — L.J. Shen Fall in love Copy Share Image
“All you need to know about life is that it’s just like an hourglass. Sometimes you’re down, and sometimes, up.” — L.J. Shen Copy Share Image
“Lust is when you want the person to make you feel good. Love is when you want to make the other person… — L.J. Shen Copy Share Image
“He was quicksand, and I was drowning. Didn’t even fight it. Just gave in.” — L.J. Shen Copy Share Image
“Shh,” I pressed my index to my lips. “Your thoughts don’t interest me. You’re a pedophile. At least have the dignity to… — L.J. Shen Copy Share Image
“The power in the room is distributed haphazardly: I have none, Ink has very little, and Beat. . .he rules” — L.J. Shen Power Copy Share Image
“I just want you as you are. Broken. Misunderstood. Jerk. I want the real version, the dark version, the one who made… — L.J. Shen Life Copy Share Image
“I love you.” Rosie’s tears curtained her vision. “I love you, Baby LeBlanc,” I said. “So fucking much. You taught me how… — L.J. Shen Dreams Copy Share Image
“She’s a maze with no escape. An ethereal, steady pulse. She’s there, but just barely. I love her so much I sometimes… — L.J. Shen Maze Copy Share Image
“Why did you want me alone? You say you can’t touch me, but you almost do. All the time. Last night, you… — L.J. Shen Copy Share Image
“I don’t want your yesterday. And would never expect your tomorrow. But if we can have today, I will show you what… — L.J. Shen Love Copy Share Image
“Because when you’re a rock star and make a crap ton of money, everyone wants a piece of the pie. A pie… — L.J. Shen Money Copy Share Image
“The doorbell rang. Maybe God had heard me and sent a bodiless cunt. Another thing I’d pay good money for and wasn’t… — L.J. Shen Copy Share Image
“I don’t want to make you forget. I want to make you remember. And I’m about to, Rosie.” He breathed hard against… — L.J. Shen History Copy Share Image
“Contrary to general belief, stars don’t twinkle. There is only one star that sparkles that scientists can agree on. It twinkles so… — L.J. Shen Astronomy Copy Share Image
“He winked before stepping out of the line. My eyes drank him in as he strode to a nearby trash barrel, tossed… — L.J. Shen Copy Share Image
“I watch her watch me. I'm so hard my brain can barely function. All my blood is in my dick, and it's… — L.J. Shen Horniness Copy Share Image
“How’s your leg? Is your foot okay?” “Yeah, it’s a lot better.” Lucy made a face like she knew exactly what wasn’t… — L.J. Shen Stockholm syndrome Copy Share Image
“Like you?” My face twisted in abhorrence, spitting the words like they were revolting. Her eyes widened. I shook my head, a… — L.J. Shen Copy Share Image
“All I needed was a bit more time to get my head straight. I experienced a life-or-death situation when I was with… — L.J. Shen Marriage Copy Share Image
“You’re my Delilah, Edie, and I’m your Samson. You want to ruin me, destroy me, strip me of my power, and betray… — L.J. Shen Copy Share Image
“Because I had to sell it and lost a shit-ton of money the moment I realized you were going to be my… — L.J. Shen Life Copy Share Image