paranormal-fiction

One hand was behind his back, and he held it out, presenting a bouquet of white and smoky purple lilies. __hey__e straight from the underworld, by the way. They are everlasting. They won__ die.

He had the muscular definition of a man who had spent his life restraining elephants in heat.

What do we do while we wait for my parents to find Jersey?_ She let him go, took a step back.__e live a normal life.__he words left his lips without emotion or meaning, because at this point he knew there was no such thing as a normal life for him. Deep in his heart, he was still a vampire.

You aren__ a vampire._ Silver's voice mirrored his shock. She repeated the phrase with a huge smile on her face. __ou aren__ a vampire!_ __hey don__ call me Jackpot for nothing,_ he joked.

So did you bring me down here to show me how artistic you are?" "No, I just wanted to talk to you alone. You know... get to know each other better." "In case you didn't notice, we were alone outside," I responded, with a raised brow. "Unless you think the birds were eavesdropping on our conversation." Concealed

Well, there is one boy- a boy that I've thought about forever. The sad part about it is that he lives in a world that only exists when the sun has expired and the moon stands alone in the sky- my dreams. Very sad to say it, but he'd the only boy I've ever taken the chance to think about." Concealed

Before I could flinch, he planted his warm lips against mine, wrapping his arms around my waist. I didn't know what to do with my hands. I thought about putting them in his hair, stopping inches away from his head. I thought about putting them around his neck, but I stopped myself midflight. So there I was, being kissed by a boy I was falling hopelessly in love with and making a complete fool of myself, because I looked like I was flagging someone down with my hands." Concealed

"Take it easy, Jewels," Sebastian said, trying to sound playful, but worry was written all over his face. "Why can't you ever call me by my real name?" "Well, at least I know you're coherent- you're back to asking your heap of questions."' Concealed

In the woods lay a bleeding angel in all her glory. Her arms posed gracefully above her head and her hair soaked in the mud, the blood and feces in which she lay. Dying, fading into the other realm, her form christened by the rain as though the trees had begun to weep upon her in sadness for the brutality she had endured. (The Children of Ankh series)

Those who die never truly leave us. They are forever there beyond the shimmering of light at the edge of sight.

We are all looking for someone to save us.

When you find her, you will have the answers you need.

Protect us, Golden One. I believe we are all going to need it.

He felt weighted down by guilt and regret for what might have been his last words to all of them.

Life ends with a snap of small bones, a head cracked from its stem, and a spirit unmoored...

If there is but one pearl of wisdom I have to impart to you, after all my observations here thus far, it is do not take yourself too seriously. Because when you get here, you might just find that you are not exactly who or what you thought you were.

Helen__ secretary__ phone was ringing off the hook as Clavier and I passed through the antechamber and into the hallway. Once we were outside, I rounded on him.____ not going to apologize. What you did to me was unconscionable, and now that Alexa is sick__ The urge to strike out at him welled up in me like a flash fire, and I braced my hand against the wall so as not to give in to the impulse. __ want access to everything. And your full cooperation. I am going to make this right, damn it, whatever it takes.__e stared at me coldly. __ave your self-righteous invectives for someone who will be moved by them.__ took a menacing step forward, despite my determination to remain poised. __oping for a repeat performance? You must get off on asphyxiation._ At the spark of anger in his eyes, I laughed. __he first thing that__ going to happen is that I am going to talk to Sebastian. And you are going to call whoever you need to call to make that happen. Right now.__ithout waiting for a response, I turned sharply and headed for the stairwell.

Weave the circle, tightly sewn,Let nothing evil or unknownEnter within. Stay withoutOn pain of death, we cast you out.