Fingers crossed Quote by Gena Showalter
““Ready to have some fun?” She didn’t give him time to answer. Weighed down with the chains, she flashed to a busy street in New York—fingers crossed he would be run over—then to a gay strip club in Italy—fingers crossed he would be groped—then to a zoo in Oklahoma—fingers crossed the elephant shit was ripe. “Enjoy,” she muttered with relish. Anya flashed one final time, back to where she’d begun: his home in Greece. Lucien was still following her trail. Lightning-quick, she hid the chains under the bed and palmed her Taser. When she straightened he was there, just in front of her. Her breath caught. He was still scowling, teeth bared and sharp, Death glowing in his eyes. He had a bleeding cut on his leg and he smelled like shit. Her nose wrinkled. “Step in something?” she asked innocently. “That, I did not mind.” He took a menacing step toward her. “What I did mind was being hit by a cab, then landing on the lap of a naked man. With an erection, Anya. He had an erection.” She grinned. She just couldn’t help herself.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown title by Gena Showalter, 2020
A tense, darkly humorous scene where a woman manipulates fate through dangerous coincidences, revealing twisted desire and power dynamics.
In simple terms: A woman uses risky scenarios to control a man, showing dark humor and power play.
Key Takeaway
Beware of manipulating fate for amusement.
Themes
dark humor
power
sexuality
danger
fate
Mood
tense
ironic
foreboding
Type
fiction
dramatic
psychological
When to use this quote
- dangerous games
- sexual tension
- psychological thriller
- urban settings
- unexpected encounters
Key Concepts
manipulation
coincidence
control
desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this scene say about control in relationships?
- How does dark humor affect perception of violence?
A Different Perspective
The humor may trivialize real trauma and consent issues.
