“A line from The Picture of Dorian Gray kept running through my head- a line which, I thought, might have been written… — Syrie James Longing Copy Share Image
“Jane!" cried he softly, moving closer. "All these long months that we have been apart, even believing it to be impossible, it… — Syrie James Love Copy Share Image
“I believe there is a kind of happiness to be found in every thing in life, in all that is good and… — Syrie James Happiness Copy Share Image
“I was too stunned to think or move. I knew he desired my blood. And yet I did not want to hinder… — Syrie James Mina-and-dracula Copy Share Image
“What are you afraid of?" he said tenderly. "That I will take advantage of your virtue? Or that I will bite you… — Syrie James Fear Copy Share Image
“To love, to be loved, and to be useful: these are the most important elements in a happy, meaningful life, and they… — Syrie James Happiness Copy Share Image
“The moment my head touched my pillow, I heard Nicolae in my mind: 'So: my little theatricals were well received?' 'You made… — Syrie James Mina-and-dracula Copy Share Image
“Mina: for centuries, I have been alone. I have nearly perished from loneliness, and yet I could not die. I have longed… — Syrie James Kindred spirit Copy Share Image
“If all the days and nights in the world were to cease to be, I still hold that we were meant to… — Syrie James Love Copy Share Image
“The feel of her body against his was exhilarating, driving all rational thought from his head. “All right, prepare yourself, Claire Brennan.”… — Syrie James Rational thought Copy Share Image
“Drink," he said. I pressed my mouth to the wound, first lapping up the blood as it flowed out, and then sucking… — Syrie James Blood-drinking Copy Share Image
“I was fortunate to attend a school with an excellent library” — Syrie James Library Copy Share Image
“Interesting," said I, "is a term I reserve to describe people or things so dull or ordinary, that I can find no… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“Some of the most thrilling things in life are done on impulse.” — Syrie James Adventure Copy Share Image
“I adore a little summer shower, said I, with a deep, appreciative intake of the damp, salty air. It makes the world… — Syrie James Copy Share Image
“You have found the person with whom you wish to share all the days of your life." His eyes lifted to mine… — Syrie James Life Copy Share Image
“Since the moment we met, it has been a test of strength and will to keep my hands and teeth off you;… — Syrie James Desire Copy Share Image
“Austen's works have endured because she had a superb narrative technique and a gift for creating characters who feel as real as… — Syrie James Life Copy Share Image
“To my amazement, miraculously, the lid suddenly loosened and slid all the way open, revealing its hidden cargo: A stack of small… — Syrie James Discovery Copy Share Image
“The book felt wonderful in my hands. I held it up to my nose and drank in its aroma. I think I'm… — Syrie James Book Copy Share Image
“It is an interesting concept, is it not- the idea of never aging? Would it appeal to you, to be rich, beautiful,… — Syrie James Immortality Copy Share Image
“Change often brings unimagined opportunity...If there is no struggle, there is no progress. To live in a safe cocoon- I believe that… — Syrie James Change Copy Share Image
“Forgive me. I should not have opened those letters, Mina; but from the moment the first envelope touched my hand, I felt… — Syrie James Mina-and-dracula Copy Share Image
“My love," he said gently, as one hand reached up to caress my face, "you are not still afraid of me?" "No."… — Syrie James Love Copy Share Image
