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“So I need the story, Jenna. I need the truth. Right, like the two are the same thing.”

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Ilsa J. Bick, born in 1957, is an American author known for her works in science fiction and fantasy. Her writing has gained popularity among readers for its unique imagination and profound thematic exploration. more

“Settling into a new country is like getting used to a new pair of shoes. At first they pinch a little, but you like the way they look, so you carry on. The longer you have them, the more comfortable they become. Until one day without realizing it you reach a glorious plateau. Wearing those shoes is like wearing no shoes at all. The more scuffed they get, the more you love them and the more you can't imagine life without them.”

Way Firsts Looks Littles Country Used Realizing Imagine One Day Comfortable Shoes Settling Glorious Pairs Pair Of Shoes

Book:In Arabian Nights

Source: In Arabian Nights

“Look to your heart that flutters in and out like a moth. God is not indifferent to your need. You have a thousand prayers but God has one.”

Needs Looks Heart Prayer Thousand Indifferent Need You Moths

Author:Anne Sexton

“...I wondered if it was blasphemous to tell God that rainbows are kitsch.”

Ifs Rainbow Kitsch

Book:A Fraction of the Whole

Source: A Fraction of the Whole

“My feet are killing me." "I knew somebody who had feet like that. They'd walk all over him. Archie Kashanian was his name. He used to wake up with footprints all over his chest, all over his face. It was the death of him, finally.”

Faces Used Names Walks Feet Wake Up Killing Chests Footprint

Author:Clive Barker

“She's beautiful and graceful, and she is very compassionate and loyal when you aren't responsible for the murder of her family.”

Beautiful Murder Responsible Compassionate Loyal

Book:Wither

Source: Wither

“My father used to say that stories are part of the most precious heritage of mankind.”

Stories Used Father Mankind Storytelling Heritage

Book:In Arabian Nights

Source: In Arabian Nights

“These days no one challenges us,' he said. 'And because there is no challenge, there is no reason to work hard. And with no reason to work hard, we have all become lazy.”

Said Hard Reason Challenges Hard Work These Days Lazy No Reason

Book:In Arabian Nights

Source: In Arabian Nights

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