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“We're carrying the fire.”

Work

Cormac McCarthy's 'The Road' is a profound and moving narrative that explores themes of survival, love, and hope in a world decimated by an unspecified disaster. The story follows a father and his young son as they journey through a desolate landscape, seeking safety and warmth amidst the remnants of a civilization. The narrative is spare and poetic, offering a poignant look at the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. more

Author

Cormac McCarthy

American novelist known for his profound literary style and rich imagination. His notable works include 'The Border Trilogy' and 'No Country for Old Men'. more

“It wouldn't be my move," Jace agreed. " First the candy and flowers, then the apology letters, THEN the ravenous demon hordes. In that order." "He might have sent her candy and flowers," Isabelle said. "We don't know." "Isabelle," said Hodge patiently, "this is the man who rained down destruction on Idris the like of which it had never seen,who set shadowhunter against Downworlder and made the streets of the Glass City run with blood." "That's sort of hot," Isabella argued, " that evil thing.”

Source: Cassandra Clare: The Mortal Instruments Series (5 books): City of Bones; City of Ashes; City of Glass; City of Fallen Angels, City of Lost Souls

“It seemed that the only lover she had ever wanted was a lover in a dream.”

Dream Wanted Lovers

Book:4 Books by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Source: 4 Books by F. Scott Fitzgerald

“A carefully cultivated heart will, assisted by the grace of God, foresee, forestall, or transform most of the painful situations before which others stand like helpless children saying “Why?”

Heart Children Situation Grace Painful Helpless Grace Of God Painful Situations

Book:Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ

Source: Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ

“Catch me, Seth," she invited. He paused. "Faeries chase," he said, an then , with a flirtatious smile, he turned away, but before he could take a second step, she was behind him, arms around him, lips pressed against his neck. "I seem caught," he murmured. The Summer Queen whispered, "Me too." And They fell together in a bed of flowers that now covered the floor”