“Emerald slopes became so tall they touched the clouds, and showers painted diamond waterfalls that sluiced down cliff sides.” — Victoria Kahler Diamond Copy Share Image
“There was something wolfish about him. Not in the sexy Twilight New Moon way, but in the I’ll-eat-your-grandmother way.” — Victoria Kahler Big-bad-wolf Copy Share Image
“The hours went by quickly, like the proverbial sands slipping down, down, down the center of the hourglass.” — Victoria Kahler Hourglass Copy Share Image
“Seven a.m. on the first day of summer vacation was, to her mind, a dangerous time to be awake. Even God had… — Victoria Kahler Heart Copy Share Image
“Mount Kilauea spilled glowing lava like cords of orange neon-lighting from seemingly nowhere. In the blackness that engulfed the night, electric heat… — Victoria Kahler Hawaii Copy Share Image
“It was amazing what an hour with her sketchpad could do for her mood. She was sure that the lines she drew… — Victoria Kahler Art Copy Share Image
“A slight breeze cooled the Hawaiian spring air, swaying the branches of palm trees, which cast black silhouettes against the purple and… — Victoria Kahler Hawaii Copy Share Image
“The flames of the luau bonfire burned brightly. Sparks flew into the sky and disappeared before they reached the stars above. Near… — Victoria Kahler Bonfire Copy Share Image
“When she awakes, she knows where she is. This place, this ancient place sears one’s soul with recognition. 'Heaven' seems an inadequate… — Victoria Kahler Afterlife Copy Share Image
“The sun was still out, wouldn’t even start to set for an hour, but the early evening still had that “magic hour”… — Victoria Kahler Dusk Copy Share Image
“He was like her favorite type of candy, she realized, a bit sour at first but all sweetness in the long run.… — Victoria Kahler Candy Copy Share Image
“The city of San Francisco engulfed their view through the front windshield. The dazzling light of the late morning sun transformed every… — Victoria Kahler Buildings Copy Share Image
“She would never understand her sister. Her sister was like the weather, no, she was worse than the weather. She was like… — Victoria Kahler Earthquakes Copy Share Image
“She felt just like that girl in that book with the letter A on her chest. Only her A signified Alone. She… — Victoria Kahler Alone Copy Share Image
“The sand was smooth. The damp morning fog had hardened its top layer and the heat of the day had set it… — Victoria Kahler Beach Copy Share Image
“Before them is the most beautiful city she has ever seen, has ever imagined. Golden rooftops shine brightly; windows made from diamonds… — Victoria Kahler Beautiful Copy Share Image
“She is no longer a solitary being. She is a million different parts, each reborn, granted the miracle she prayed for in… — Victoria Kahler Death Copy Share Image
“The air was warm and heavy as sprinkles began to fall from the clouds high above. The Triton glided through the waters… — Victoria Kahler Cruise Copy Share Image
“He looked, well, sturdier than he used to. His shoulders were square and, naturally, broader than before. His neck, a bit thicker.… — Victoria Kahler Adam Copy Share Image
“When everything was laid out before her, she felt safe, loved even. She was always trying to be more organized than she… — Victoria Kahler Cared Copy Share Image
“And in front of it all are the pearly gates: the proverbial entrance to Heaven that she, in earthly life, thought might… — Victoria Kahler Afterlife Copy Share Image
“Some hugs were awkward. One person’s arm headed over the other’s shoulder just as that person was mirroring the action. So it… — Victoria Kahler Embrace Copy Share Image
“Teachers knew every one of the students, their secrets, their grades, their home situations. And all the students knew the teachers. It… — Victoria Kahler Education Copy Share Image
“In her experience, there were only two kinds of guys: the ones into sports and the ones into video gaming. It seemed… — Victoria Kahler Boys Copy Share Image
“The summer night was settling upon the neighborhood like a dark lace veil, casting dappled shadows on the roofs and sidewalks and… — Victoria Kahler Moon Copy Share Image
“You have that look on your face,” she whispered mockingly, “that Beast-just-gave-Beauty-a-whole-frickin’-library look and now she’s going to spin around like she… — Victoria Kahler Books Copy Share Image
“So often they made her think of the phrase “Blood is thicker than water,” because at times blood was the only bond… — Victoria Kahler Blood Copy Share Image
