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“From the beginning, Kendra had assumed that Catty was from some distant planet and that her extraordinary power was actually a form of teleportation used by her people. She had cautioned Catty not to tell anyone about her unusual skill. And Catty hadn't until she met Vanessa. She had known…” quote by Lynne Ewing
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““From the beginning, Kendra had assumed that Catty was from some distant planet and that her extraordinary power was actually a form of teleportation used by her people. She had cautioned Catty not to tell anyone about her unusual skill. And Catty hadn't until she met Vanessa. She had known immediately that Vanessa was different, too, when she saw the silver moon amulet hanging around her neck. It was identical to the one Catty wore. Catty looked down at her amulet now and studied the face of the moon etched in the metal. She had been wearing the charm when Kendra found her. Now, sparkling in the fluorescent lights, it didn't look silver, but opalescent. She never took it off. Kendra turned and glanced at her, her eyes asking if she was okay. Catty tried to smile back, but her lips curled in a sad imitation of one. She wished she could find the courage to tell Kendra the truth. She hated keeping any secret from her. But the words never came. It was probably easier to believe in people from outer space than to accept what Catty really was, anyway. She sometimes thought Kendra would feel disappointed if she learned the truth. Kendra was always on the Internet trying to find out more about UFO sightings, Area 51, and Roswell. She seemed to enjoy the research. Catty studied Kendra now. Her cheeks had taken on an angry red blush and her fingers frantically worked at the beads hanging around her neck. Would Kendra even believe her if she did tell her the truth... that she was a goddess, a Daughter of the Moon, on Earth to protect people from the Followers of an ancient evil called the Atrox.””

Lynne Ewing

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Moonlit Amulet by Lynne Ewing, 2005

A secret identity and fear of rejection cause a character to hide her true nature from a friend.

In simple terms: Catty hides her moon goddess identity from Kendra.

Key Takeaway

Find courage to be authentic with trusted friends.

Themes

secrets identity friendship fear mythology

Mood

anxious hopeful

Type

narrative mythic

When to use this quote

  • friendship dilemmas
  • confessions
  • creative writing
  • role‑play games

Key Concepts

self‑acceptance trust mythic archetype

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would happen if the secret were revealed?
  • How can you support a friend with a hidden identity?
A Different Perspective

Revealing truth may damage the friendship or cause loss of trust.

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