Together forever Quote by Kiersten White
““Reading private correspondence is in poor taste, Lord Ackerly.” “Unless it is terribly interesting,” Eleanor says, “which Jessamin’s letters are not. Mine, however, are lurid tales of my near-death experience and subsequent sequestering against my will in the home of the mysterious and brooding Lord Ackerly. I fear I may have given you a tragic past and a deadly secret or two.” “Are we staying in a decaying Gothic abbey?” I ask. “Naturally. When I’m finished, there won’t be a person in all the city who isn’t writhing with jealousy over the heart-pounding drama of my life.” She pauses, tapping her pen thoughtfully against her chin. “I don’t suppose you have a cousin? I could very much use a romantic foil.” Finn shakes his head. “Sorry to disappoint.” “Alas. As long as I’m not the friend who meets a tragic end that brings you two together forever through shared grief.” Her line meets dead silence, and a sly grin splits her face. “Oh wait, I nearly was.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret of the Gothic Abbey, Kiersten White, 2023
A character boasts about dramatic, tragic experiences to attract a romantic partner, revealing vanity and desperation for attention.
In simple terms: A person uses tragedy to seem interesting and attract love.
Beware of using personal drama as a lure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- writing
- social media
- personal storytelling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever exaggerate hardships to gain interest?
- How might honesty change the dynamic?
Reliance on drama can backfire if authenticity is lacking.