I fear no evil.

dialogue prompts from house gone quiet: stories by kelsey norris.

be strong.

how long does a sense of home take to build?

have you ever seen anyone faint?

you can live better now.

i was described as 'reserved and basically harmless'.

my doctor said to take it easy for a while.

i don't remember hitting the ground.

a missing girl is missed for ever; a dead one, for a while.

a home is only who's inside of it, and what they do to keep each other.

i believe you. always.

what makes you think _____'s cheating?

you're hopeless in the fashion department.

i just worry i'm wasting all my potential.

dreams take time and energy.

what's the thing you'd do if you could?

my dream's not so big, not so wild.

this life is hard, and the best things don't come easy.

no harm in a little gossip.

what's the point of repentance if you're always good? might as well earn it.

you're not catholic, are you?

gossip is a coward's truth. i won't see it any other way.

will you tell me your favorite memory of your father?

you're normally very good at knowing what to say.

grief can be abundant, but so is love.

let's not say anything we're gonna regret.

you've pulled me out of some dark holes.

if you go looking for problems, you're more than likely to find them.

when someone tells you who they are, believe them.

i was a kid once. i know the tricks.

a little chaos could be good for me.

kids: it's always something new, isn't it?

resistance is tiring.

fulfillment is a destination, not a path.

when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.

are you a ghost?

do you have a particular belief system, or just everyone else's?

shame and regret are fundamentally restrictive emotions.

a wished for thing can still be heavy.

the rains will come. they're coming even now.

it's hard to separate the want to be wanted from want itself.

nostalgia for the past is a white preoccupation.

i'd like to be in love.

[ lean ] sender rests their head on receiver's shoulder

[ shop ] sender and receiver go to the grocery store together

[ brush ] sender brushes receiver's hair

[ tie ] sender helps receiver with their tie, either by putting it on or adjusting it

[ necklace ] sender helps receiver with the clasp of their necklace from behind

[ zip up ] sender assists receiver with zipping up a piece of clothing

[ unzip ] sender assists receiver with unzipping a piece of clothing

[ shoelaces ] sender bends down to tie receiver's shoelaces

[ swipe ] sender notices a smudge of something on receiver's face and gently wipes it off

[ braid ] sender braids receiver's hair

[ jacket ] sender takes their jacket off and hangs it on receiver's shoulders

[ puddle ] sender hurries to stop receiver from stepping into a puddle

[ drinks ] sender brings receiver a drink from a bar/their kitchen

[ feed ] sender feeds receiver's pet/s for them

[ cook ] sender and receiver cook a meal together

[ feed ] sender allows receiver to try a bite of their dish, holding their fork out for receiver to taste

[ teach ] sender, an expert at something, takes time to teach receiver how it works and how they can get better at it, too

[ readjust ] sender comes up behind receiver and readjusts their stance (maybe holding a gun, holding a golf club, aiming for something, etc.) to help them

[ makeup ] sender fixes receiver's makeup for them

[ bathroom ] sender and receiver go to a public restroom together and have a normal conversation in between the stalls

[ aloud ] sender reads aloud to receiver

[ refill ] sender refills receiver's glass without asking

[ massage ] sender notices receiver looks tense, steps up behind them, and massages their shoulders

[ listen ] sender listens to receiver explain something they're passionate about

[ silence ] sender and receiver comfortably exist in silence together, both of them working or reading or focusing on something different

[ food ] sender brings food over to receiver's house

[ hum ] sender hums along to a song receiver is singing

[ see ] sender sees something that reminds them of receiver and texts them a picture of it

[ admire ] sender stares at receiver across a room, silently admiring and appreciating them from afar

[ win ] sender lets receiver beat them in a game

[ puzzle ] sender helps receiver solve/put together a puzzle

[ carry ] after receiver falls asleep in an inconvenient place, sender carries them to a bed and tucks them in

[ kneel ] sender finds receiver sick in the bathroom ("tossing their cookies"), and kneels beside them, holding their hair back and cleaning their face

[ clean ] sender helps bathe receiver

[ wash ] sender helps receiver wash their hair

Here is the schedule for the start of the year:

WEEK 1: DEC 28-29 & JAN 1-3 DAY 1: Jo (joque) -> tomorrow !! DAY 2: Pat -> you are here DAY 3: Eiko (stealthrill) DAY 4: Sibyl (sifonie) DAY 5: Chaz (strangeattract)

i'd rather lie than allow them to think they've won.

i never thought i'd resort to this.

i don't know how much longer i'll last.

it was far from the norm.

could it be some kind of sign?

is it finally time?

i'll be here, buying you time.

time is fleeting.

time to be the man of the house.

let the arrow fly.

i'd rather die than grow old without the best of you.

i would not have it any other way.

i never thought that it would end like this.

i'll be here waiting.

we've been here for hours.

can't you see we're being played?

haven't you noticed who's missing?

i heard he's on a diplomatic mission.

channel the fire inside your soul.

i've suffered every punishment and pain.

i have had enough.

we have the advantage.

somewhere in the shadows lurks an agile, deadly foe.

we've the numbers and the might.

you don't understand it.

this man plans for every fight.

keep your head down.

the odds can be tilted.

you don't think i know my own palace? i built it.

our leader is dead.

the rest of us are no longer a threat.

let's have open arms, instead.

he's more cunning than i assumed.

let's make the bastard rot.

throw down those weapons, and i'll ensure you'll be spared.

i don't want to hurt you.

i've come prepared.

your very presence has doomed him.

come and arm yourself.

mercy? mercy?

my mercy has long since drowned.

all of you are going to die.

you've filled my heart with hate.

i've dreamt of how i'd greet you.

i can't find the words.

i wish i could show you.

i never could outgrow you.

how time has flown.

i'd make the storm clouds cry for you.

i'd capture wind and sky for you.

i'm finally home.

how i've longed to see you.

i'll be there in a moment.

is it you?

have my prayers been answered?

am i dreaming once more?

you look different.

your eyes look tired.

is it really you, my love?

i am not the love you knew before.

would you fall in love with me again?

i know that you've been waiting.

what kinds of things did you do?

i traded friends like objects i could use.

all of it was to bring me back to you.

i am not the person you knew.

could you do me a favor?

a symbol of our love everlasting.

do you realize what you have asked me?

i will fall in love with you over and over again.

no matter how long it's been, you're mine.

don't tell me you're not the same person.

i'd rather lie than allow them to think they've won.

i never thought i'd resort to this.

i don't know how much longer i'll last.

it was far from the norm.

could it be some kind of sign?

is it finally time?

i'll be here, buying you time.

time is fleeting.

time to be the man of the house.

let the arrow fly.

i'd rather die than grow old without the best of you.

i would not have it any other way.

i never thought that it would end like this.

i'll be here waiting.

we've been here for hours.

can't you see we're being played?

haven't you noticed who's missing?

i heard he's on a diplomatic mission.

channel the fire inside your soul.

i've suffered every punishment and pain.

i have had enough.

we have the advantage.

somewhere in the shadows lurks an agile, deadly foe.

we've the numbers and the might.

you don't understand it.

this man plans for every fight.

keep your head down.

the odds can be tilted.

you don't think i know my own palace? i built it.

our leader is dead.

the rest of us are no longer a threat.

let's have open arms, instead.

he's more cunning than i assumed.

let's make the bastard rot.

throw down those weapons, and i'll ensure you'll be spared.

i don't want to hurt you.

i've come prepared.

your very presence has doomed him.

come and arm yourself.

mercy? mercy?

my mercy has long since drowned.

all of you are going to die.

you've filled my heart with hate.

i've dreamt of how i'd greet you.

i can't find the words.

i wish i could show you.

i never could outgrow you.

how time has flown.

i'd make the storm clouds cry for you.

i'd capture wind and sky for you.

i'm finally home.

how i've longed to see you.

i'll be there in a moment.

is it you?

have my prayers been answered?

am i dreaming once more?

you look different.

your eyes look tired.

is it really you, my love?

i am not the love you knew before.

would you fall in love with me again?

i know that you've been waiting.

what kinds of things did you do?

i traded friends like objects i could use.

all of it was to bring me back to you.

i am not the person you knew.

could you do me a favor?

a symbol of our love everlasting.

do you realize what you have asked me?

i will fall in love with you over and over again.

no matter how long it's been, you're mine.

don't tell me you're not the same person.

"I'm not sure about this. Maybe we should leave."

"We shouldn't be here."

"How old do you think this place is?"

"I'd love to perform a séance in here."

"Look at all this old stuff. Shame it just rots away in here."

"Did you just hear that?"

"Do you believe there are any ghosts here?"

"It's so sad to see how vandalized this place is."

"Let's play hide and seek here."

"Look at all these cobwebs."

"Are those..blood stains over there?"

"Let's explore all the different rooms."

"I'm not sure if coming here was a good idea."

"This place gives me the creeps. I wanna leave."

"Do you know anything about the history of this place?"

"I brought a ouija board. Wanna try it out?"

"I just ran through a spider web! Get it off!"

"This place looks ancient."

"I don't think we should be in here. It feels disrespectful."

"Stop messing around!"

"Do you think anyone will mind if I take this with me? As a souvenir I mean."

"Am I the only one who's freezing?"

"Don't be silly. There is no such thing as a ghost."

"Are you crazy?! Get off there!"

"It smells weird in here."

"I think people are not supposed to be here for a reason."

"You look pale. Are you alright?"

"I told you it was a bad idea to come here!"

"This place looks like it's going to collapse any second."

"Two of the Spongebobs, please," she requests, slamming her 5-dollar bill and some change onto the counter, "I think he's popular, at least." The vendor practically threw the popsicles at Pat, most likely grateful that a decision had been made. She shoots him one last look before offering one of the treats out to Abra. "Hey, let's go. We can try the other one next time."