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“Life is not a harvest. Just because you have an apple doesn’t mean you have an orchard. You have an apple. Put a fence around it. Once you have put a fence around everything you value, then you have the total circle of your heart.”

Book:How Should a Person Be?

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How Should a Person Be?

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Sheila Heti

Sheila Heti is a Canadian writer born on December 25, 1976. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound self-reflection. more

“True. I love you, Maddy.” No matter how many times he says it, I can’t hear it enough. It doesn’t freak me out, and the idea of being with him forever doesn’t make me antsy. I crave him, more than I’ve ever craved anyone or anything in my life. I always used to think relationships meant compromising what you want for something somebody else wants, but I never realized that when you meet that one person who becomes your priority it’s not compromising because you’d willingly do anything to make them happy. Just like I know Damon would do the same for me. I kiss him again. “You remember when we first met and I told you I felt like I don’t belong?” Damon nods. “I found it—where I’m supposed to be. It’s with you.”

Love Kisses Damon King Maddox O Shay

Book:Fake Out

Source: Fake Out

“Whoever survived cruel situations, finds the strength of obedient faith.”

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Author:Lailah Gifty Akita

“I really do love them,” he breathed out. “But I never have a moment alone. If I want my wife, I have to ambush her in the fucking shower.” “Maybe you should stay away from her,” I pointed out. “She gets pregnant every time you breathe on her.”

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Book:Nightfall

Source: Nightfall

“Babe.” I turn to Damon. Did he just call me— “You weren’t answering to your name. Matt’s gone. You wanna …?” He tips his head in the direction of Noah’s front door. I scramble to my feet so fast everyone finds it comical, but I don’t care. Damon and I will be back at my apartment in twenty minutes—tops.”

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Book:Fake Out

Source: Fake Out

“I run my nose down his neck and chest, peppering soft, open kisses as I go.”

Love Kisses Damon King Maddox O Shay

Book:Fake Out

Source: Fake Out

“Boyfriend, huh?” Maddox asks me. “Unless the label freaks you out. I know you’re not a fan of those.” “I like the boyfriend label.” He kisses me again.”

Love Kisses Damon King Maddox O Shay

Book:Fake Out

Source: Fake Out

“Damon smiles against my mouth. “I love when you don’t make sense.”

Love Kisses Damon King Maddox O Shay

Book:Fake Out

Source: Fake Out

“Damon: Fun fact. Walking into an empty apartment and yelling SURPRISE when no one’s home isn’t as fun as you’d think it would be. Where are you? Now there’s a visual.”

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Book:Fake Out

Source: Fake Out

“You’re home.” A grin lights up his face.”

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Book:Fake Out

Source: Fake Out

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