“The voices inside her head had awakened from their peace as they hissed in whisper through her ears. They slithered inside Sophia's mind and through her thoughts, entrancing her under a spell of anxiety, spilling all of her worries that she had stored away.” FeelingsAnxietyThoughtsEmotionsMental HealthSnakesParanoiaNervousnessVoices Inside Your Head Book:The Colours of Denial Source: The Colours of Denial
“She held her breath, a desperate attempt to slow down her heartbeat, a desperate attempt to get away. One second. Two seconds. Three. Four. Five, Six. Seven seconds. Suicide. She crashed into the door frame, gasping for air. She'd given herself away and now he knew she was there, alone, afraid, standing there on the other side of the wall. She'd given herself away.” AnxietyScaredBreathingDesperateHidingAnxiousRunning AwayEscapeGetaway Book:The Colours of Denial Source: The Colours of Denial
“He was watching her and she knew it. She couldn't see him, she couldn't hear him, but he was there. She could feel him.” AnxietyParanoiaWatchingStalkerFollowedBeing Watched Book:The Colours of Denial Source: The Colours of Denial
“There was something unnerving about her surroundings. She was unsure, not knowing whether this was her paranoia kicking in, or a warning. How could you tell?” EnvironmentAnxietyMental HealthConfusionAtmosphereUncomfortableDisturbedParanoiaUneasy Book:The Colours of Denial Source: The Colours of Denial
“Sophia recognised the innocence of his intentions no matter how many times they made her bleed. She'd fallen for him, blinded by the light that he'd shone in her eyes. Blinded by the warm sensation of love inside her that was stronger than any other feeling. Stronger than the times when he would pierce her soul with insecurities and paranoia, when he would lock her in the dark and make her feel like she was unworthy. Unworthy of light, unworthy of him.” LoveLightDarknessAnxietyThoughtsNarcissismInsecureParanoia Book:The Colours of Denial Source: The Colours of Denial