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Well, it seems to me that there are books that tell stories, and then there are books that tell truths.. The first kind, they show you life like you want it to be. With villains getting what they deserve and the hero seeing what a fool he's been and marrying the heroine and happy endings and all that.. But the second kind, they show you life more like it is.. The first kind makes you cheerful and contented, but the second kind shakes you up.Jennifer Donnelly
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And Meredith and Bonnie, who's going to bend some spoons for us next. I'm going to throw you down a rope… that is, unless Bonnie can levitate you out.L.j. Smith
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You two were in a cave together?’ said Miss Simpkins in horror.‘ Yes, ’ said Kate, ‘and it was very, very dark.Kenneth Oppel
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...Matt. I didn't think they'd kill you... I'm so sorry...Tsugumi Ohba
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IMBECILE! " the chef shouted. "Next time why don't you just put your whole HAND in the food, hey? Yes, your whole hand, or maybe your FACE! I arrange the food on plates with care, are you understanding what I am telling you? It is part of the art form of cooking, yes? A lovely plate of food is a thing of beauty! And then you, NUMBSKULL, come along and put your fat greasy FINGERS all over my plate, and SHAKE the plate, and move my food all around the plate until it looks like pigs' vomit! "" Chef Vlad! " I cried out in delight.Kenneth Oppel
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Let me get you all some punch, ” I said.“ You're leaving us?” said Isabel, sounding panicky.“ I'll be right back, ” I promised. “If anyone comes near you, just scream and run.Kenneth Oppel
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If your workplace was somehow transplanted into the jungle and everyone was forced to survive at a very primitive level, it's safe to say that eventually your boss would rape you.Scott Dikkers
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9/11/01Gina:Especially today, with the enormity of current events, I want to convey to you again, how much you mean to me and how proud I am to be your husband. The hard work that you are engaged in right now is exhausting, invisible and largely thankless in the short term. But honey, please know that buried at the core of this tedium is the most noble and important work in the world- God's work; the fruits of which you and I will be lucky enough to enjoy as we grow old together. Watching these little guys grow into men is a privilege that I am proud to share with you, and the perfect fulfillment of our marriage bonds. You are a great mom. You are a great wife. You are my best friend. You are very pretty. Happy Birthday. -Matt.Michael Spehn
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You can’t re-create the first time you promise to love someone or the first time you feel loved by another. You cannot relive the sensation of fear, admiration, self-Âconsciousness, passion, and desire all mixed into one because it never happens twice. You chase it like the first high for the rest of your life. It doesn’t mean you can’t love another or move on; it just means that the one spontaneous moment, the split second that you took the leap, when your heart was racing and your mind was muddled with What ifs?–that moment–will never happen the same way again. It will never feel as intense as the first time. At least, that’s the way I remember it. That’s why my mother always said we memorialize our past. Everything seems better in a memory.Renee Carlino
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Sweetheart, I remember every second from the first moment I laid eyes on you and I’ve been trying to get my world upright ever since.Tammy L. Gray
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What the hell happened to your leg?" Ang asked him. Matt looked down at his shin, which was scraped and oozing and seemed to be caked in mud. "Crashed.""Crashed what?" Ang asked. "My mountain bike. We just got back."" You crashed, then what? Rolled in dirt?" He laughed. "Something like that actually. It's not a successful ride if you don't bleed." He must not have noticed the look of horror on my face, because he asked, suddenly enthusiastic, "You guys ride?" Angelo and I just looked at each other, and he seemed to realize that was a "no." "Too bad. Well, make yourselves at home. Beer's in the fridge. I have to get cleaned up. Kickoff's in ten minutes."" Football?" Angelo asked. Matt looked at his as if he had just asked if the sky was really blue. "Yeah! First game of the regular season! " We just stared blankly at him, and he just laughed and disappeared down the hall. Angelo looked at me with a smile on his face. "Four fags watchin' football. Must be pretty fuckin' cold in hell right now. .Marie Sexton
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Jared was completely gone now, holding his stomach and laughing so hard that tears were running down his face. Matt turned on him and snapped, "It's not funny, " which only made Jared laugh harder." Any of you guys strict about top or bottom?" Angelo asked, "'Cause if so, you'll screw it all up-"" Literally, " Cole said." And we'll have to start all over." Angelo turned to Matt. "If you got a strong preference you better say so now."" Lay it all out, so to speak, " Cole said." On the table." Angelo said." For all to see."" Zach does like to watch, " Angelo said, winking at me, and I was relieved that with the direction the conversation was going, nobody took him seriously." Then it's settled! " Cole said. "Who's going where with whom first? Zach, I think you're up." He winked at me. "Or you soon will be."" Oh dear God, " Mat moaned, hanging his head. "I knew I shouldn't have come."" Don't worry about it a bit, " Cole said. "I'm sure Zach can coax at least one more out of you." Jared laughed so hard, I was amazed he managed to stay in his chair. .Marie Sexton