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The Paragon

Book by Molly Collier · 3 quotes · Complex Characters, Friendship, Character Development

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“The soft, lovely home she’d been building for her heart was brutally ripped away, leaving only a cage of cold bone to protect her from further attacks. Her defensive modification fended off the devastation of her revelation. It was not compartmentalization—it was survival.”

Pain Loss Grief Heartbreak Trauma Grief And Loss Lost Everything Emotional Turmoil Rib Cage Compartmentalization

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“But she knew herself. Her body longed to feel pain, to exact it, but her mind feared it too much to allow herself the freedom to. Besides, her knuckles were already blistering from the beating they’d been taking for the better part of an hour. Without the gloves she’d have shattered a hand by now. Wouldn’t that be just like her. To fear pain so and yet stumble into it at every opportunity.”

Pain Fear Fear Of Failure Self Loathing Characterization Complex Characters Emotional Turmoil Character Study Punching Bag

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“I’d recognize your unique melancholy anywhere.”

Friendship Magic Melancholy Emotional Intelligence Best Friends Female Friendship Female Friends Emotional Turmoil Friends To Enemies

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