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Raith smiled. "There. You already feel yourself weakening. I've taken thousands like you, lovely child. Taken them and broken them. There was nothing ...more

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No one just starts giggling and wearing black and signs up to become a villainous monster. How the hell do you think it happens? It happens to people....more

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Fire isn't always an element of destruction. Classical alchemical doctrine teaches that it also has dominion over another province: change.

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Courage is about learning how to function despite the fear, to put aside your instincts to run or give in completely to the anger born from fear. Cour...more

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You're going to have to take care of yourself," Karrin said quietly. "Over the next few weeks. Rest. Give yourself a chance to heal. Keep the wound on...more

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I ask people impertinent questions. Hopefully turning up pertinent answers.

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Magic. It can get a guy killed.

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[Mouse is] with us. The dog is a handicap-assist animal."The kid lifted his eyebrows."My mouth is partially paralyzed," I said. "It makes it hard for ...more