“Without sacrifice, nothing good can grow. Without death, there can be no rebirth." -Der Erlkonig” — S. Jae-Jones Death Copy Share Image
“We were as far from each other as we could be in that moment; he on one end of forever, me on… — S. Jae-Jones Time Copy Share Image
“I did not want to fight. I wanted to surrender, because surrender was the greater part of courage.” — S. Jae-Jones Courage Copy Share Image
“Loveliness of the spirit is worth more than loveliness of the flesh" -Der Erlkonig” — S. Jae-Jones Religion Copy Share Image
“Humans were not meant for isolation. WE were not meant for loneliness.” — S. Jae-Jones Isolation Copy Share Image
“The sort of passion she inspires in me is all flash and no heat. I need an ember, Elisabeth, not a firecracker.… — S. Jae-Jones Passion Inspires Copy Share Image
“All things on earth and beneath it passed away, but music was immortal. Even if I was dead to the world above,… — S. Jae-Jones Dead to the world Copy Share Image
“He looked at me as no one had before, as though I were more the sum of my eyes, my nose, my… — S. Jae-Jones Plainness Looked Copy Share Image
“What will happen to you if I win?” I whispered. A smile crossed his lips, but the corners were downturned, more sad… — S. Jae-Jones Asked Copy Share Image
“It was a pleasure to open that door and turn the lock, hearing the solid thunk and clang as the mechanism slid… — S. Jae-Jones Open Door Copy Share Image
“Someone takes me in his arms. “Hans?” I ask weakly. There is no reply. Only the sensation of long fingers running along… — S. Jae-Jones Spring rain Copy Share Image
“Beware. That on burns like kindling. All flash, and no real heat. But you...you smolder, mistress. There is a fire burning within… — S. Jae-Jones Fire Copy Share Image
“Her grandmother had told her to beware the wolves that prowled in the wood, but the little girl knew the little boy… — S. Jae-Jones Little girl Copy Share Image
“For you, Elisabeth.” He offered me the flute again. This time I took it. Despite the cold air, the instrument was warm,… — S. Jae-Jones Cold air Copy Share Image
“Farewell, Mother, careworn and abiding, Farewell, Papa, faded brightness hiding. Farewell, Constanze, I took your tales to heart, Farewell, Hans, and your… — S. Jae-Jones Family Copy Share Image
“I am,” I said slowly, “a girl with music in her soul. I am a sister, a daughter, a friend, who fiercely… — S. Jae-Jones Children Copy Share Image
“But Elisabeth..." I held my breath. "She was never a hothouse flower. She is a sturdy oak tree. If her leaves have… — S. Jae-Jones Confessions Copy Share Image
“Once there was a little girl who played her music for a little boy in the wood. She was small and dark,… — S. Jae-Jones Goblin Copy Share Image
“The Goblin King’s face darkened. “What is wrong with you, Elisabeth?” I lifted my eyes to his. “There is nothing wrong with… — S. Jae-Jones Time passes Copy Share Image
“Through him I could play the music I heard in my soul. I was the violin, he was the bow.” — S. Jae-Jones Music Copy Share Image
“My hopes and dreams, so tattered and tender, had been sheltered by secrecy for so long that I could not bear to… — S. Jae-Jones Dream Copy Share Image
“This was the immortality humans were meant to have: to be remembered by those who loved us long after our bodies had… — S. Jae-Jones Death Copy Share Image
“A candle unused is nothing but wax and wick," I said. "I would rather light the flame, knowing it will go out,… — S. Jae-Jones Copy Share Image
“Humans were not meant for isolation. We were not meant for loneliness" -Liesl” — S. Jae-Jones Loneliness Copy Share Image
“I love you, Elisabeth.” I hold him tighter to me, even as my heart unravels. “By God, I love you so.” — S. Jae-Jones God love Copy Share Image
“Trapped and tormented by your own wishes. I knew intimately how that felt; I was often strangled by the tyranny of my… — S. Jae-Jones Desire Copy Share Image
“I am wilderness and madness made flesh. You are just a girl" –he smiled, and the tips of his teeth were sharp–"and… — S. Jae-Jones 2017 Copy Share Image
“Elisabeth.” The way the Goblin King said my name made my heart flutter. “Will you marry me?” This time, it was a… — S. Jae-Jones Long time Copy Share Image
“You have to love the land, and the people who live in it. Love is the bridge that spans the world above… — S. Jae-Jones Bridge Copy Share Image
“The role of the king underground is a burden, you know. Each year, the turning of the seasons becomes harder and harder,… — S. Jae-Jones Life Copy Share Image
“Goblins do not feel the way mortals do,” he went on. “You humans live and love so fiercely. We crave that. We… — S. Jae-Jones Death Copy Share Image
“I am not afraid of you,” I said quietly. “Oh?” The Goblin King lifted his head. “I am the Lord of Mischief,… — S. Jae-Jones Goblin Copy Share Image
“If it were only feathers that could transform a sparrow into a peacock" -Liesl "A sparrow is beautiful in its own way.… — S. Jae-Jones Copy Share Image
“Was my sacrifice worth it? I felt hollow and bereft, yet the grief in my heart had palpable weight, bearing me down… — S. Jae-Jones Burden Copy Share Image
“My weakness did not pass; it grew worse the longer I was awake. I thought about calling for Twig or Thistle, to… — S. Jae-Jones Grief Copy Share Image
“Thistle,” I said to the waiting air. The goblin girl materialized before me. “What do you want now, Goblin Queen?” she sneered.… — S. Jae-Jones Believe in god Copy Share Image
“The sun was high overhead in the world above. My husband slept soundly beside me, his breathing soft and even. We had… — S. Jae-Jones Closeness Copy Share Image
“I said I wanted you, entire. And I will have you, when you truly give your all to me. When you finally… — S. Jae-Jones Entire Copy Share Image
“If it were only feathers that could transform a sparrow into a peacock" -Liesl” — S. Jae-Jones Bird Copy Share Image
