1
Perhaps because it seems so appropriate, I don't notice the rain. It falls in sheets, a blanket of silvery thread rushing to the hard almost-winter ground. Still, I stand without moving at the side of the coffin.Michelle Zink
2
Its emptiness is more than the lack of living, breathing beings. It is the unread pages of the many books that reside on the shelves throughout the room I should hot have thought one could tell when books have gone unread, but after the company of Birchwood's well-loved library it is as if I can hear these books whispering, their pages grasping and reaching for an audience.Michelle Zink
3
The day is like a diamond, all beautiful warmth on the outside but without any heat to accompany it.Michelle Zink
4
To find the books end, cross the ancient wood to the mystic isle. Until then, prepare yourselffor the coming battle.. .AND TRUST NO ONE.Michelle Zink
5
I shake my head. "Remember, Mother. There are no mistakes." She smiles through her tears, leaning in to kiss my cheek "No mistakes, my angel.Michelle Zink