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“Survival feels like cowardice.”

Quote by Ann Aguirre

Work

This book delves into the aftermath of a pivotal event, examining its long-term effects on individuals and society. more

Author

Ann Aguirre, born on August 27, 1970, is a renowned science fiction and fantasy author from the United States. Her works are known for their unique worldviews and rich imagination, which have won her a dedicated fan base. more

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“He is not the same person as when we met, but . . . neither am I. Time has refined us, but instead of pushing us apart, we’re closer than ever.”

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“I know you have bad news,” I say softly. “I’m ready for it.” But that’s not true. One is never ready. You just lie and say you are and hope you can take the hit on the chin without going down.”

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“Sometimes I miss the old me.”

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“For love to flourish there has to be trust. Promises don’t matter as much as personal choice.”

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“We stand a professional distance apart, as if I can’t feel his pain screaming in my head. Mine amplifies his; they share a joint sound—that of glass breaking—until they swell to a crescendo that deafens.”

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“. . . and I don’t expect him to suborn his life into mine any more than I would change my dreams for him. We’re not one soul, one being, however much we love each other.”

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“So I make no effort to hide my pain. I don’t ever put it all on display like this—but for today and all the rest of the days of the trial, I must. My every flinch, every flicker of pain, will be magnified a hundred times over, then dissected by the pundits and talking heads. But I’m told it’s necessary; the world needs to see me vulnerable and wounded. I cannot appear not to care or to lack remorse, but that removes a crucial component of my self- defense mechanism and leaves me bleeding for all the world to see. I suppose that’s rather the point.”