Quotes from The Culling

“Not every story has a happy ending, but that doesn't mean it's not worth telling.”
― Steven dos Santos, quote from The Culling

“I lean forward and pinch his nostrils closed again, press my lips to his, and blow in more air. I think about all those times he stole my breath away. Why doesn't he use it now?”
― Steven dos Santos, quote from The Culling

“I'm not going to end up in some heap of crushed dreams.”
― Steven dos Santos, quote from The Culling

“Anybody that's capable of love can't be all bad.”
― Steven dos Santos, quote from The Culling

“His lips graze my ear and it's like fireflies are buzzing around my heart.”
― Steven dos Santos, quote from The Culling

“Grieving is a weakness-too human, too mired in compassion, and we can't repeat that mistake, can we?”
― Steven dos Santos, quote from The Culling

“I've seen that cornered look on more than a few Parish faces over the years, and each time it brings a lump to my throat. The old-timers say you eventually get numb to it. I'm not sure I want to live that long.”
― Steven dos Santos, quote from The Culling

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