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“But who ever said the easiest path is the one you should choose?”

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This book delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal dynamics, offering a narrative that intertwines personal struggles with broader social issues. more

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Ellen Hopkins

Ellen Hopkins is an American novelist known for her poetry-in-prose novels. Her works often tackle issues affecting teenagers, such as drug abuse, domestic violence, and self-harm. Hopkins' writing style is distinctive, appreciated for its direct and candid narrative. more

“Ersken gathered the dice, put them in the cup they had used for play, and tucked it inside one bound Rat's shirt. "Let that be a lesson to you not to gamble," he told the Rat soberly. "The trickster asks you pay for any luck you may have, one way or another." "Bless the boy, he's a priest with it," one of the Goddess warriors said with a grin. "After this, laddie, what's say I take you home and rub some of that off yez?" Ersken actually winked at her! "Forgive me, gracious warrior, but my woman would turn me into something unnatural if I took you up on your kind offer," he replied as if he truly regretted it. "She's a mage and I'd best stay devoted.”

Flirting Guards Gamblers Graceful Letdown Repriminding

Book:Bloodhound

Source: Bloodhound

“At the risk of descending to unscientific generalizations, 90 percent of Texans give the other 10 percent a bad name." - Attributed to John H. "Doc" Holliday”

Texas Gamblers Doc Holliday

Book:Doc

Source: Doc

“You mean something like ‘truth or dare’? I haven’t played that in a long time.” She didn’t think he would ever get himself entangled in a game like that, but it was addictive, a compromising icebreaker featuring all the strategy of Poker, minus the cards, mixed with a dash of danger from Russian Roulette, without the revolver.”

Life Risk Danger Revelations Addictions Getting To Know Someone Gamblers Truth Or Dare Interesting Thought Compromise Humor

Book:Brushstrokes of a Gadfly

Source: Brushstrokes of a Gadfly