“His longing wove new patterns into the shiny black of his sphere. This time, he would kill. The thought satisfied him. He loved life for its propensity to be taken, loved the act of taking it.” Vampire19th CenturyHistorical FantasyLudwig Ii Of BavariaSteampunk Fantasy Book:Obsidian Secrets Source: Obsidian Secrets
“Pride’s worth a lot, it’s the only thing that can keep you walking when it feels like your feet’s worn down to the nubs. But as my ma would have said, you got to remember pride is a tool. You use it; you don’t let it use you. And you don’t sell your happiness ‘cause your spine’s too stiff to bend.” F FSteampunk FantasyAlternative Historical Fiction Book:Stone Mad Source: Stone Mad