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“But his oaths could not save Stephen now from her neighbours, nothing could do that since the going of Martin—for quite unknown to themselves they feared her; it was fear that aroused their antagonism. In her they instinctively sensed an outlaw, and theirs was the task of policing nature.”

Book:The Well Of Loneliness

Work

The Well Of Loneliness

This novel delves into the complexities of personal identity and the challenges faced by individuals who do not conform to societal expectations, particularly focusing on the protagonist's struggle with her sexual identity. more

Author

Radclyffe Hall

Radclyffe Hall, a British poet, was born on August 12, 1880, and passed away on October 7, 1943. Her poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression. more

“Wren could not easily walk away now, because she had lingered past the point of invisibility. Her identity was crystallized to these people, and once she allowed herself to become solid to other human beings, she would be seen. After being seen, Wren risked being known, and being known came with the risk of loss. Even this small interaction cost her too much.”

Fear Loss Risk Loneliness Being Known

Book:Shark Heart

Source: Shark Heart

“I am the one that nightmares fear”

Fear

Book:Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

Source: Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

“We either choose to be entertained or we choose to be transformed. For entertainment is often the escape of the mind that is too fearful to hear the cry of the soul.”

Fear Change Transformation Entertainment Cowardice Escape Transform Alteration Entertained

Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough

“People will be afraid of immorality again. Not because of the fear of God, nor because of the condemnation of the environment. Because of their own experience.”