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“Memory is like that. It alters itself so that girls are always trapped under the earth, waiting in the dark.”

Book:Melancholy of Mechagirl

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Melancholy of Mechagirl

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Catherynne M. Valente

Catherynne M. Valente is an American novelist known for her works in fantasy and science fiction. Born on May 5, 1979, she has made a name for herself with her imaginative storytelling and poetic prose. Valente's writing frequently delves into themes of love, loss, and the human experience within fantastical settings. more

“And what could the darkness be, other than humanity? This crushing, heavy mass of people who had no legitimate right to life. How many souls lived on earth now? Six billion? Seven? All of them like insects, crawling around on their hands and knees or slaughtering one another in pursuit of scraps. They were ignorant, they were cruel, they were the night that smothered the day. They did not deserve their existence.”

Humanity Darkness

Book:The Fury

Source: The Fury

“When I asked Father Tom where we find God in this present darkness, he said that God is in creation, and to get outdoors as much as you can.”

God Darkness Creation Outdoors

Book:Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith

Source: Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith

“Do you and I allow light to chase darkness from our souls as well?”

Wisdom Light Darkness Native American Light And Darkness Souls Native American Wisdom Anasazi Foundation

Book:The Seven Paths: Changing One's Way of Walking in the World

Source: The Seven Paths: Changing One's Way of Walking in the World