Left behind Quote by Mark Leyner

“I became one of those annoying people who always say Ciao! Only I was extra annoying, since I would always explain where the word…

— Elizabeth Gilbert

“I’ve always wanted to kill a CIA officer. With my own hands. I’ve dreamed of the day, wrapping my fingers around his throat, squeezing…

— Mark Greaney

“Damen bridged the nine chilly inches at the first opportunity. 'What are you doing? You were the one who warned me about Nicaise.' He…

— S.U. Pacat

“Just so you're aware,' Mor chirped from the other side, 'We do have to go soon.' ... 'We have thirty minutes,' he said with…

— Sarah J. Maas

“ Ciao, Bruno! ” someone calls from a boat puttering slowly into the marina. A hard line sets Bruno’s jaw for a split second…

— Kristin Rae

“The Inspector stood up. Worried. Fonso Spalato fell silent. 'What's wrong?' he said, ready to jump out of his chair and start running. 'Do…

— Andrea Camilleri ( ) Stephen Sartarelli

“Boredom had not been among the dangers that the SOE had prepared him for. No pompous little officer had stood in front of his…

— Mal Peet

“I was overjoyed to spy Milo among them. He caught sight of me and came running to the doorway. “Glau--I mean, Hel-- Atalanta, there…

— Esther M. Friesner

“If you continue to threaten us, I will act upon my threat.’ I felt silly using the precise language of bargaining dictators and gangsters,…

— Rosie Pugh

“As they call last orders, he’ll walk over to a girl he’s no doubt slept with before, pour half his pint over his own…

— Karl Wiggins

“demand absolute cooperation and attention.” Roughly two-thirds of the guests looked frightened, but a scattered third looked both frightened and puzzled. These were the…

— Ann Patchett

“I tell you what, Mr. Fledgeby,' said Lammle, advancing on him. 'Since you presume to contradict me, I'll assert myself a little. Give me…

— Charles Dickens