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John Updike, Rabbit Redux (via wordsnquotes)

Bella tried to wipe away at least a few tears with the side of her hand… then let out a louder cry than before.

“Can we just start over? The last thing I need are more enemies in this town.. I’m a cop, so basically everyone hates me. I’d rather not be hated by more people if I can help it.” He groaned.

“ … It’s alright. Do not pity me. I do not need pity. ” Bella avoided eye contact with him. And though she wished to make him miserable as well, the emotions in her chest were not faked. “ Perhaps I shall go back to never leaving my realm. The world… The world does not need misery. I serve no purpose here. ”

“Of course the world doesn’t need anymore misery. We give each other hell and cause enough misery to spread all around.”

Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Edward Albee, The Play About the Baby

Marina Keegan, The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories

“ … But I… You aren’t wrong. I’m not all that great… I thought if I tried to make myself believe it, then others may do the same. It hasn’t worked so far, but I am unsure of how to make people respect me… Though, I don’t feel that I deserve it. There isn’t point for me to keep trying… ” At least she could make people feel bad. Sometimes…

“That wasn’t my intention, alright? I was just fucking around.. I didn’t mean to make you upset.” He sighed in defeat, shaking his head. He ran a hand through his blue hair, sighing deeply. “I’m sorry, okay? I didn’t mean to upset you. I know I’m a jerk, but.. I’m not here to make some girl cry.”

“ Do not be a fool. Of course I am a goddess! I simply have better things to use my powers on. ” Although, her powers were quite limited in this form.

“You act like an entitled little brat, that’s what..” He mumbled under his breath, raising a brow. “I don’t care if you’re a goddess, princess, queen, whatever.. I’m not going to treat you any differently. You’re here in a human form just like the rest of us.. Don’t go acting like you’re so high and mighty, because I highly doubt that you are.” Lien bitterly said, rolling his eyes.

“ I’m a goddess, of course! Isn’t it obvious? ” Sure, her clothes were a little out of the ordinary, but she looked nothing like a goddess. Bella was of petite stature, and not in the least bit frightening. “ Belladonna. Goddess of Misery. I’d bow down if I were you. ” Once again, she wasn’t very threatening.

“But are you sure you’re a goddess? If you were a goddess, I’d figure you would have tried to get rid of me or something.. I’m surprised you’re even taking the time to speak with me.”

Nick Vujicic

“ … Shut up. Forget I said anything. ”

“How did you even know what I was? Are you a medium or something? I’m not some evil monster here, believe it or not. There’s a difference between a demon turned human and a full out demon, I hope you realize that.” He explained, a slight frown on his face. “As long as I’m calm, cool, and collected.. We won’t have any issues with a real demon here.” Lien vaguely added.

“ Just what the hell do you want, Demon? ” Belladonna really didn’t mean to come off as so rude, but for the most part, her words were defensive. If she attacked first, recoil would not hurt nearly as much. 

“What’s up with you? I was just minding my own business here, sweetheart. You don’t have to be so mean.” Lien scoffed, crossing his arms over his chest.

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Keaton Henson, “Insomnia”