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“Suddenly William loomed over him, scowling, snarling and bloody, his suit dirt-stained and ripped. “Do you know. How many strands. Of hair I lost. On my way down?” Whatever. “Math was never my thing, but I’m gonna say you lost…a lot.” Electric-blues glittered with menace. “You are a cruel…” quote by Gena Showalter
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““Suddenly William loomed over him, scowling, snarling and bloody, his suit dirt-stained and ripped. “Do you know. How many strands. Of hair I lost. On my way down?” Whatever. “Math was never my thing, but I’m gonna say you lost…a lot.” Electric-blues glittered with menace. “You are a cruel, sadistic bastard. My hair needs TLC and you…you… Damn you! I’ve gutted men for less.” “I know. I’ve watched you.” Paris lumbered to his feet and scanned the rocky bank they stood upon, the crimson ocean lapping and bubbling in every direction. The drawbridge was only a fifty-yard dash away. “Don’t kill the messenger, but I’m thinking you should change your dating profile to balding.” Masculine cheeks went scarlet as the big bad warrior struggled for a comeback. … “One of these days you’re going to wake up,” William finally said, “and I will have shaved you. Everywhere.” “Won’t make a difference. Women will still want me. But you know what else? What I did to you wasn’t cruel, Willy.” He offered the warrior a white-flag grin. A trick. A lie. “This, however, is.” He grabbed William by the wrist, swung the man around and around before at last releasing him and hurling his body directly onto the bridge.””

Gena Showalter

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unnamed fantasy, 2023

A violent confrontation reveals themes of power, humiliation, and revenge, ending with a threat of future violence.

In simple terms: A fight shows cruelty, embarrassment, and a promise of continued aggression.

Key Takeaway

Beware cycles of violence and humiliation.

Themes

power revenge humiliation violence

Mood

tense dramatic

Type

narrative cautionary

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • online dating
  • workplace disputes
  • personal safety

Key Concepts

psychology of aggression masculinity conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are healthier ways to resolve conflict?
  • How can one break cycles of retaliation?
A Different Perspective

The dramatized violence may glorify aggression rather than discourage it.

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