Eve said, in a high, squeaky, airless voice, “The ghost! You’re the ghost Miranda was talking about! Oh my God, Michael, you’re the ghost! You bastard!” He nodded, still concentrating on breathing. Eve got control of her voice and squealed, “That is without a doubt the coolest damn thing I have ever seen in my entire life!
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Unlike Elodie, his voice came in lou... RACHEL HAWKINS Ms. Fang is the nicest, sweetest teacher at Scary School. She only ate twelve kids last year. DEREK THE GHOST WINTER'S GHOST: Autumn moon incautious in the dark river Winter’s ghost walks ... TAMARA RENDELL I think I should learn to jump on my own soon, don't you?' 'And deprive myself of the opportuni... MICHELLE ZINK Okay, Kate, first of all, you’re touching me,” Vincent said for the room to hear. “So I’m no... AMY PLUM I am never taking a trip with either of you ever again.' Eve said. 'Ever.' Excellent' Shane sai... RACHEL CAINE It's me, love," he said softly. "Everything's all right." Daisy managed to whisper through dry ... LISA KLEYPAS You’re not like any man I’ve ever known,” she said. “You’re not even someone I could have ... LISA KLEYPAS I need someone who can be invisible, who can become a ghost. Do you think you can do that?" LEIGH BARDUGO Well any man with a microphone can tell you what he loves the most and you know why you love... JACK WHITE … I don't know what to say.' ‘That’s okay. Sometimes talking is like singing in a storm.�... ÉLISE TURCOTTE Miss Millick wondered just what had happened to Mr. Wran. He kept making the strangest remarks when ... FRITZ LEIBER ... I don't believe in ghosts - not the scary white sheet, boogie-woogie type of ghost anyway. And y... KAREN TAYLEUR Ghost?” St. Vincent shot him an incredulous glance. “Christ. You’re not serious, are you?” LISA KLEYPAS You’re not dead, but you’re not alive, either. You’re a wintergirl, Lia-Lia, caught in between... LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON You’re not like any man I’ve ever known,” she said. “You’re not even someone I could have ... LISA KLEYPAS Eve: What is it about asking you Catholic questions that gets you all jumpy? Roarke: You'... J.D. ROBB Oh God just look at me now... one night opens words and utters pain... I cannot begin to explain to ... EMILY ANDREWS . . . Charles Darnay seemed to stand in a company of the dead. Ghosts all! The ghost of beauty, the ... CHARLES DICKENS You’re Eve Dallas. You’re the love of my life. My heart and soul. You’re a cop, mind and bone.... J.D. ROBB Oh I bet you’re sweet as under all that posh.’ And he looked at her in a way that left her... AMY ANDREWS She smoothed her skirt around her knees. “This Scarlet … you’re in love with her, aren’t you... MARISSA MEYER There’s a ghost of a dream that you don’t even try to shake free off because you’re too in lov... KAMILA SHAMSIE Give the girl some credit. At least she told you, instead of letting you figure it out on your own."... RACHEL CAINE Oh,that's right. You're a...what did you call it? Ah, a ghost hunter. You don't have to see things t... JODI PICOULT Anger is a ghost. Human is the host. TOBA BETA My Misty Ghost- "Once, I saw a beautiful rainbow in the sky, and then, poof, it was gone. Just like ... LILY FREY ...the girl with the tip-tilted nose, the forget-me-not eyes, the rose red cheeks and the lily-... GASTON LEROUX I should go," I said thickly. "Let me know when you want to start practice again. And thanks for...t... RICHELLE MEAD I know who you are,” he says. Something about his tone causes my heart of smoke to flicker in... JESSICA KHOURY Sometimes he wakes so far from himself that he can’t even remember who he is. “Where am I?” he... HANYA YANAGIHARA Um… Eve…can I ask…?” “About what?” Eve was still frowning at the pasta like she sus... RACHEL CAINE And what is an angel but a ghost in drag? STAN RICE The truth is, it's really only okay to be yourself if that self is within an accepted range of 'norm... STACEY KADE I let out a laugh that sounded more like the yip of a startled poodle. "Superp-powers? I wish. My po... KELLEY ARMSTRONG I was only a child when I learned how to fly I wanted to touch the colors of... TIFFANIE DEBARTOLO Can I tell my daughter that I loved her father? This was the man who rubbed my feet at night. He pra... AMY TAN And girls are much more mature.” Eve nodded wisely. “So you’re about ten years older than Shan... RACHEL CAINE Drop something?" he asked, trying to suppress a smile but failing miserably at the act. I nodde... MARKELLE GRABO All my life, I never realized you could have a conversation with a ghost. POE BALLANTINE I'll do it!" "No, you won't," Shane and Michael said, at virtually the same time. Shane continu... RACHEL CAINE You’re such an ass. Has…anyone ever told you that?” He flashed a genuinely amused smile. ... JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT Scaoileadh Me.... 'Release me.' That was what he said. No doubt about it. It was in Gaelic, bu... SARA HUMPHREYS What about Myrnin?' Eve swallowed, almost choked, and Michael patted her kindly on the back. Sh... RACHEL CAINE I long to talk with some old lover’s ghost Who died before the god of Love was born. JOHN DONNE Shane’s dad stopped the van,” Claire said. “He took Monica as a hostage.” For a second,... RACHEL CAINE She’s having a party, you know. This coming week.” He took a sip of wine. “I know. I... JESS MICHAELS He sipped again, more deeply. “Is this an interrogation, Lieutenant?” It was the smile in his vo... J.D. ROBB Goddamn Summerset. I've told him to leave my car when I park it." "I think he did." Peabo... J.D. ROBB Myrtle," Harry said slowly, "how am I supposed to breathe?" At this, Myrtle's eyes filled... J.K. ROWLING I love you when you’re happy. I love you when you’re sad. I love you if you’re ang... CARLA J. HANNA I went back to the clanging city, I went back where my old loves stayed, But my heart wa... SARA TEASDALE You’re too sacred,” he continued, and his voice was husked with emotion. “You’re the one. My... JULIETTE MILLER Do ghosts drink tea? They don't, said Tansey. But this ghost would love to see a cup of t... RODDY DOYLE Rachel wiggles in my hold. “You’re strong.” My lips twitch. “Pure steel.” Strong ... KATIE MCGARRY You’re safe now,” Rider said. “I here. You’re safe, Mouse. And I know you might not believe ... JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT And then it hits me like a fast, open-palmed, stinging smack in the face. Having a ghost boyfri... LISA SCHROEDER You can't let him get away with this!" Penny shrieked. Caine wasn’t having it. “You stupid... MICHAEL GRANT someday no one will remember that she ever existed, i wrote in my notebook, and then, or that i did.... JOHN GREEN I'll do it!" "No, you won't," Shane and Michael said, at virtually the same time. Shane contin... RACHEL CAINE What were you thinking?” “Not much, clearly.”I hear the exasperation in Kacey’s v... K.A. TUCKER And if you don’t think I can hold my own against all those eighteenth-century mortals you were out... KRESLEY COLE Adam ” Lori called loudly enough for me to hear her but not so loud that her voice would carry up ... JENNIFER ECHOLS Go out with me tomorow night," Perry went on. "Let me prove to you that I'm the guy you want." ... C.C. HUNTER I like to open for a band as it brings on sort of a challenge and it makes things more interesting. ... KELLY JONES You are fettered," said Scrooge, trembling. "Tell me why?" "I wear the chain I forged in life,"... CHARLES DICKENS My little man,” she said. “No.” She stretched out her hand to him. “Come.” ... MICHAEL GRANT Love potions? For Will 'erondale? 'Tain't my way to turn down payment, but any man who looks like yo... CASSANDRA CLARE Kitten,” he growled roughly. I kissed him softly, sliding my hands into his silky locks, lett... JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT Ghost?” I asked. Moon Man pointed to Valek. “Kiki’s name for him. It makes sense,” he s... MARIA V. SNYDER Hmm,” said a small voice in his ear. “Difficult. Very difficult. Plenty of courage, I see. Not a... J.K. ROWLING I miss you', he admitted. 'I'm here', she said. 'That's when I miss you most. When you'r... NEIL GAIMAN Pale were your looks; and the rose in your tresses Paler of hue than the dreams we have lost; ... MADISON CAWEIN You still want that little secret to stay secret?” “You wouldn’t.” “... B.D. ROCA Hadrian caught her arm. “You go back and we’ll continue searching.” “I’m not go... SHERRILYN KENYON Oh! Do you have a pocketknife?" He narrowed his eyes at me. "Pocketknife?" "Don't men your... JENN BENNETT She remembered the story from her childhood, about Adam and Eve in the garden, and the talking snake... ORSON SCOTT CARD Eve: She told me last! Shane: Boyfriend! Michael: Landlord! Eve: Crap. Right. Next ti... RACHEL CAINE I’m going to tell you my name, since you’re too shy to ask.”.... “It’s David . . .” He s... NELY CAB Current relationship status?” Her voice cut like an arctic chill blowing through the room. �... JUS ACCARDO ... but I could also write about love. How a hand can silence thousands of voices and how someone’... CHARLOTTE ERIKSSON In two easy strides, I reach her, weave my arms around her waist and lift her feet off the ground. M... KATIE MCGARRY She’s leaving me!” “Leaving? She’s been waiting for you to get your shit together.” KATIE MCGARRY
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Claire. Wake up.” She blinked and realized that her head was on Shane’s shoulder, and Michael wa... RACHEL CAINE Okay, this was kissing. Serious kissing. Not just a kiss before moving out, not a good-bye, this was... RACHEL CAINE Want to play baseball?’” she asked. Shane’s eyes opened, and he stopped stroking her hair. “... RACHEL CAINE Survival," I said softly. "It's selfish, and it's dark, and we've always been a species willing to d... RACHEL CAINE She came awake, stomach rumbling, and opened her eyes to see a plate being held right under her nose... RACHEL CAINE Shane looked…pale. Pale and shaken and—how predictable was this?—pissed. RACHEL CAINE But that quickly faded, and he frowned. "You're bleeding," he said. "What happened?" Claire sig... RACHEL CAINE Damn, Claire. Warn a guy before you do a face-plant on the floor next time. I could have looked all ... RACHEL CAINE Perv." He pointed to himself. "Male and eighteen. What's your point? RACHEL CAINE Now," said Brandons low, cold voice. "Lets not be rude eve. RACHEL CAINE See? My plans don’t all suck. Just most of them. RACHEL CAINE Dammit, Michael, get out of my room, you pervert!” Could you even be a pervert if you were dead? S... RACHEL CAINE OMG OMG OMG, Shane is totally crushing on the new roomie! I can’t believe it. I always pictured Sh... RACHEL CAINE You are not my high school crush, idiot.” “Great. I can die happy, then. RACHEL CAINE It’s in Latin.” “So? What does it say?” “I don’t read Latin!” “You’... RACHEL CAINE You’re kind of a psycho. I get that.” “I might be,” Monica agreed, and gave her a slow,... RACHEL CAINE Oh, hey, Claire,” she said, and blinked. “Where are you going?” “Funeral,” Shane said... RACHEL CAINE I’m not a kid!” she told Shane hotly. “I’m only, like, a year younger than Eve!” “A... RACHEL CAINE Shane - who knows about Shane? Planet Shane is a lovely place a long way from here. RACHEL CAINE Is it him?” Dad asked. “Did he get you into trouble?” “Not me,” Shane said. “I’ve... RACHEL CAINE Kid,” Richard said wearily, “I am not in the mood. I haven’t slept in thirty-six hours, my sis... RACHEL CAINE She wasn't absolutely sure who kissed whom this time. Maybe it was gravity tilting, stars exploding.... RACHEL CAINE Michael!” Oliver’s voice came faint through the front door. “Something you should see, my boy!... RACHEL CAINE Bite me RACHEL CAINE Crosses?" "Definitely" "Why?" "Because they're evil, soulless, bloodsucking fiends?"<... RACHEL CAINE Have I mentioned how hot Michael is? Hot, hot, hot. I mean, all guitar players are crushworthy - it'... RACHEL CAINE The second bathroom's downstairs - that's kind of the emergency backup bathroom when Shane's in ther... RACHEL CAINE There's a ghost in this house! An unquiet spirit!" Unquiet spirit?" Shane said under his breath... RACHEL CAINE That's kind of a leap, but the Russian judge gave you a nine point five for style, so okay. RACHEL CAINE And if you dont come back from the dorm, I'm the one who has to explain to Micheal how I let you go ... RACHEL CAINE You know," Shane said twenty minutes later, "I'd feel a whole lot better about the two of us if you ... RACHEL CAINE You're kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn't that the international language for smart p... RACHEL CAINE You're still here. No beer. I'm not corrupting a minor." "But you're a minor," she point... RACHEL CAINE Hell,' Shane spit in disgust. 'I can't hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her.' He tossed her the bat... RACHEL CAINE Run first,' Shane said. 'Mourn later.' It was the perfect motto for Morganville. RACHEL CAINE Scoot over, man. I don't like you that much." "Dick. That's not what you said last night." RACHEL CAINE That's it? That's your big goodbye?" Eve asked. Claire looked at Eve mystified. "I think I need... RACHEL CAINE What are you going to do? Are you going to live in the dark, locked in here? Afraid to look out, ans... RACHEL CAINE Crap, are you thinking what I'm thinking?" "I'm thinking we have about fifteen vampires a... RACHEL CAINE Happy birthday,” she said. “And next time? Eat the stupid cupcake. RACHEL CAINE Parents had some kind of sin radar, Claire thought. They always called when you were in the middle o... RACHEL CAINE My dad used to say that life's a journey, but somebody screwed up and lost the map. RACHEL CAINE If you ask me if I'm okay again, I'm going to smack myself in the face just to punish you. RACHEL CAINE Shane looked down at the staked vamp at his feet. 'Claire?' 'Yes?' 'You staked a vampire w... RACHEL CAINE No, not you two. Stay here.' 'Does he just not get how unfair and sexist that is?' Eve asked. '... RACHEL CAINE Another thing I don't want on my tombstone," Shane said. You have others?" Claire asked.<... RACHEL CAINE You. O Positive. How many exits?" "What?...Oh shit, did you just call me by my bloodtype? RACHEL CAINE Whatever, crazy chick who maybe lives here and maybe also breaks into Michael's house when they're a... RACHEL CAINE I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin or I'll have to kick his predatory ass." RACHEL CAINE Promise me you’ll marry me. Not now. Someday. Because I need to know.” Claire felt a flutte... RACHEL CAINE Can I come back and see you sometime?" "Long as you bring me some chocolate," Gramma said, and ... RACHEL CAINE Better broke than dead. RACHEL CAINE Welcome to Morganville.You'll never want to leave.And even if you do...well, you can't. Sorry about ... RACHEL CAINE Jealous?" "Maybe." "No reason. I like my ladies with a pulse. RACHEL CAINE I'm gonna kill him," Eve said, or at least that was what it sounded like filtered through the pillow... RACHEL CAINE Don't run I never liked fast food RACHEL CAINE Delighted," Jess said. "I think all houses should be stuffed with books. It makes them--" "Home... RACHEL CAINE Oh, God, it's early," he groaned. "Hell. Well, at least I can grab the bathroom first." Claire ... RACHEL CAINE You're kidding," Shane said. "Do you think I want to visit Crazy McTeeth in his lair of insanity?" RACHEL CAINE I am never taking a trip with either of you ever again.' Eve said. 'Ever.' Excellent' Shane sai... RACHEL CAINE ...will you be so kind as to provide me with a few places where I might look for a murderer?" "... RACHEL CAINE Because you've got guy parts, you're automatically a better mechanic than me? I don't think s... RACHEL CAINE Me neither,” Shane put in. “Homie don’t play that.” “I wonder, sometimes, if your gen... RACHEL CAINE I have no idea what that is, but yawn, anyway, just on principle. Eat up. Pancakes is brain food. RACHEL CAINE I'll do it!" "No, you won't," Shane and Michael said, at virtually the same time. Shane contin... RACHEL CAINE Shane said, "Don't worry. I'll protect you." Claire hit him in the shoulder. "I don't need you ... RACHEL CAINE Boys. I'd turn gay if they weren't so sexy. RACHEL CAINE Claire said. “I might be able to get him to stop.” “Who, crazy dude? Maybe. Or he might ... RACHEL CAINE How'd you get to be so good at this?" "I had a good teacher." "Better not have been Myrnin... RACHEL CAINE Yeah, I get it; you're a vampire," she said. "Creepy. And okay, a little hot, I admit." "You d... RACHEL CAINE Shane, in case we don’t … don’t come out of this, I wanted to say…” He glanced over a... RACHEL CAINE Bite me, Goth princess,” Shane called from the back. “Not literally or anything.” “Mayb... RACHEL CAINE Promise me, Amelie, that you’ll crucify me with silver before you allow me to fall in love.” RACHEL CAINE She can go with us to the lab and keep Myrnin pinned down while we pull the plug, if he's not... you... RACHEL CAINE You okay?" "Fine." "Your heart's beating really fast." "Gee, thanks. That's very comf... RACHEL CAINE He's not doing anything he shouldn't be doing, right?" "Like what?" "Like hitting on you.... RACHEL CAINE Doorman: Good morning Mr. Peaknis Mr. P.: Go to hell RACHEL CAINE So don't preach at us like you're some kind of saint. You're just another sinner. RACHEL CAINE But why can't we just order what we need? Or buy it?" Myrnin flicked the silver ring on his rig... RACHEL CAINE Two more of the gamers Claire had gifted with the invitation stumbled by; one grabbed Claire's arm a... RACHEL CAINE You are not trapped in the box forever," Myrnin said, "as you well know. But I still need you, so yo... RACHEL CAINE Mornings are pure evil from the pits of hell, which is why I don't do them anymore." Eve RACHEL CAINE I never forget,” Myrnin said in a choked whisper. “Certainly not with your nails in my throat. T... RACHEL CAINE Stay where I am? Jesus Christ, what choice do I have? This house is twenty-five hundred squ... RACHEL CAINE Afternoons are hard. Mornings are pure evil from the pits of hell, which is why I don't do them anym... RACHEL CAINE There are three parts to learning: information, knowledge and wisdom, A mere accumulation of informa... RACHEL CAINE [Myrnin to Claire about their costumes of Pierrot and Harlequin, respectively] "Don't they teac... RACHEL CAINE Claire stretched out against the wall and kissed it. "Glad to see you, too," she whispered, and pres... RACHEL CAINE Don't do me any favors, Glass Ass," Jason snapped. RACHEL CAINE Michael patted him on the shoulder. “I like this plan,” he said. “You and Eve, picking up cake... RACHEL CAINE Jason talking about Michael - "Don't do me any favors, Glass Ass," Jason snapped. RACHEL CAINE You're seriously going to worry about what people think right now?" "No, I'm worrying about peo... RACHEL CAINE Hey, Mikey? You get her hurt and I'll end you." "You let anything happen to Eve and I'll do the... RACHEL CAINE I’d kiss you, too, if I was closer.”(claire) “I wouldn’t,” Michael said. “I don’t... RACHEL CAINE No,” Shane said. “I’m not leaving you two here alone. We stick together.” “I’m stil... RACHEL CAINE Your father's an asshole. It's not a disease. You don't have to catch it. RACHEL CAINE The universe explodes, hell freezes, and Shane does something resonable. RACHEL CAINE What about Myrnin?' Eve swallowed, almost choked, and Michael patted her kindly on the back. Sh... RACHEL CAINE That's brain tissue. How can you-?" Claire shut her mouth, fast. "Never mind. I don't think I wanna ... RACHEL CAINE At the very leadt, we can grab Monica and hustle her skanky ass back to her dad wile you brave, stro... RACHEL CAINE Does it give you deja voodoo how alike the houses are?" "That's deja vu, and I hate you right n... RACHEL CAINE Nobody's cut out for this town," Shane said. "Nobody sane anyway." "Says the kid who came back.... RACHEL CAINE Funny how physics didn't go away when you were murdered. RACHEL CAINE Maybe I should, I don't know leave? Because this is starting to sound like one of those reality show... RACHEL CAINE He looked down at himself and laughed softly. ‘‘My dark side dresses better than I do.’’ He ... RACHEL CAINE Clumsiness would be just as deadly an opponent. RACHEL CAINE See?" he said, with an unholy amount of glee. "I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more o... RACHEL CAINE You've turned into quite a bossy little thing," Myrnin said. "I think I might like it. RACHEL CAINE Are you in the car that's almost caused three accidents on North Vance?" Hannah asked. "Because I'm ... RACHEL CAINE karma's a bitch, and so am I RACHEL CAINE Don't play his game. Play yours. RACHEL CAINE I hardly broke any laws at all. I should drive more often. RACHEL CAINE A rap at the back door made her jump, and she peered through the window for a long time before she e... RACHEL CAINE Claire to Myrnin: "Do the guards at the mall know you're out?" He didn't look up. "That's very doubt... RACHEL CAINE You brought me grenades. You are officially the best girlfriend ever. RACHEL CAINE Stop being so..." "Charming?Attractive?Irresistible? "I'm going with arrogant. RACHEL CAINE No bacon for you." "Then no eggs for you. Either of you." Eve glowered at him. "Prisoner e... RACHEL CAINE You're sure he's not a vampire?' Claire said.'I've seen movies. They're sneaky.' She was kidding. Ev... RACHEL CAINE Bathroom, maybe? Which is where I need to go." "Ooh, me, too," Eve said. The boys rolled ... RACHEL CAINE I can handle Glory." "Can you?" Eve asked. "Because I notice you never call her Gloriana. Just... RACHEL CAINE You better check your playlist. Because you are on the wrong track. RACHEL CAINE Myrnin, who hadn't said much, suddenly reached out and wrapped his arms around her. She ... RACHEL CAINE You humans, always eating. I'll make you soup. You can eat it while you keep working." Myrnin set as... RACHEL CAINE Are you armed?" Oliver asked her. She glanced down at her backpack and instantly, instinctively... RACHEL CAINE Is this your bedroom?" she asked, and turned to look at him. Myrnin straightened and jammed the big ... RACHEL CAINE Marriage is a big word for all guys,” Shane said. “You know that. It’s kind of an allergy. We ... RACHEL CAINE Shane dragged Eve's suitcase into the room and dumped it on the floor beside her bed. “Hey, Dark P... RACHEL CAINE This won't stop her from getting elected," Shane said. "Stupider people get elected all the time. It... RACHEL CAINE And somewhere in heaven, Versace sheds a single, perfect tear. RACHEL CAINE Shane padded back to the couch and flopped, sucking on his own can of soda. Eve shot him an exaspera... RACHEL CAINE What in the hell is going on around here?” she yelled. “Could you guys keep it down to aircraft-... RACHEL CAINE You’re not seriously going out again, are you?” “Seriously, yeah. Bowling. Her name’s L... RACHEL CAINE Mom logic. RACHEL CAINE Her eyes burned, her muscles ached, but in some strange and secret place, she was happy to finally b... RACHEL CAINE The vamp in McMann’s stared at me. I guess he didn’t like the Goth look. Most of them don’t; s... RACHEL CAINE But – Michael, you said you didn’t know Oliver, and–” “I didn’t, until he killed me... RACHEL CAINE She dug in her backpack, found her cell phone, and checked for coverage. It was kind of lame in Morg... RACHEL CAINE Because you know, I’m your best friend, but you’re just not that badass, man. RACHEL CAINE Yeah, she was hot, all right, but I think she had the hots for you - kept saying how she saw you ove... RACHEL CAINE Unless you want to hang a This Vein for Rent sign around your neck, move already! RACHEL CAINE Michael held me when I got inside, because I was shaking all over. That felt so good. Warm all the w... RACHEL CAINE Tell me he’s not talking to Brandon,” Claire said. “Um… Ok. He’s not talking to Brand... RACHEL CAINE Don’t!” Lillian yelled, and put up her arms when Shane pulled back the bat. “Hell,�... RACHEL CAINE Of course, we could all die soon. I'm writing because Michael's patrolling the house and Shane and C... RACHEL CAINE I’m saying a prayer. Maybe you ought to, too. It’s going to take us a miracle to get through thi... RACHEL CAINE Not bad,” she finally said. “At least you left out the oh-my-God sauce this time.” “Mad... RACHEL CAINE You’re still here. No beer. I’m not corrupting a minor.” “But you’re a minor,” she ... RACHEL CAINE I’d say over my dead body, but I think you already made that point,” Michael snapped. “Thanks ... RACHEL CAINE It's called being polite; they probably didn't teach you that at home. Doesn't mean I like you or an... RACHEL CAINE She's nice when it suits her. That doesn't mean she's nice. RACHEL CAINE Claire sighed. She supposed people always did like that sort of girl, and always would. And secretly... RACHEL CAINE Shane groaned. "Yo, Drama Princess, want to tone it down a little? Somewhere, Sandra Bernhardt wants... RACHEL CAINE Home," he repeated. "Home is where the heart is. Why don't you leave yours here? I'll take very good... RACHEL CAINE Give the girl some credit. At least she told you, instead of letting you figure it out on your own."... RACHEL CAINE Science is a method, not a religion, yet it can be just as close-minded. Open minds here Claire. Alw... RACHEL CAINE She smells better," Claire said. "And she made me cookies. RACHEL CAINE Trav, if you cross us -- " "I know. You'll get me. I'll try not to pee all over myself in terro... RACHEL CAINE You were leaving, and you didn't even know if I was okay. RACHEL CAINE Girl, it's an umbrella, not a Lamborghini, RACHEL CAINE And about Shane, I swear, if he doesn't snap out of it, I'm going to punch him in the face. Well, pu... RACHEL CAINE Monica's eyes were fierce and fiery, but she didn't move, and after a second she turned and ran up t... RACHEL CAINE I like the sound of that, crashing Monica's party," he glanced at Michael, then quickly away. "What ... RACHEL CAINE You shouldn't be afraid of me because I'm a vampire. You ought to be scared because you just trash-t... RACHEL CAINE What time is it?" "Three a.m. Michael's making a snack. You want anything?" "Um...no. Than... RACHEL CAINE Things happen. Things that physics and math and crap that gets measured in a lab can't explain. Peop... RACHEL CAINE And girls are much more mature.” Eve nodded wisely. “So you’re about ten years older than Shan... RACHEL CAINE I don’t read Latin!” “You’re kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn’t that the in... RACHEL CAINE Run first, mourn later. RACHEL CAINE In her experience, groups of friends like that just didn't open up to include underage, undersized g... RACHEL CAINE He loped off down the hall, and she felt a pure burst of fury. Boys. Why were they always such dumba... RACHEL CAINE We're not exactly going to the wilderness, Shane. You don't have to take everything. There are vendi... RACHEL CAINE Bite Me!-Shane Collins to Eve Rosser. The Morganville Vampire Series RACHEL CAINE Unfortunately, mortal life is very fragile, and very short. Yours could be shorter than usual. RACHEL CAINE Y si eres tan lista como pareces, deberías saber que es una estupidez creer que la ciencia lo resue... RACHEL CAINE No, no era una superheroína, pero era otra cosa. Era una persona... con recursos. RACHEL CAINE bite me. oh wait, you can't from way out there." - eve RACHEL CAINE I can't simply adopt strays because they seem winsome. RACHEL CAINE Hell, I can't hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her. RACHEL CAINE Okay, that really shouldn't have happened. And we’re not going to talk about that, right? Ever?”... RACHEL CAINE At least you left out the oh-my-God sauce this time." "Made myself a batch with it," Shane said... RACHEL CAINE We're clear," she said. "You're kind of a psycho. I get that RACHEL CAINE shane:do we have a choice michael:dont think so shane:then screw im gitting tired lets go... RACHEL CAINE That’s kind of a leap, but the Russian judge gave you a nine point five for style, so OK. RACHEL CAINE Run first," Shane said. "Mourn later." It was the perfect motto for Morganville." "C... RACHEL CAINE Hell,” Shane spit in disgust. “I can’t hit a girl. Here, Claire. You hit her.” He tossed her... RACHEL CAINE Mortals simply aren't what they used to be," he said. "A thousand years ago, you would have bartered... RACHEL CAINE There once was a kindly farmer who found a viper freezing on the ground in the snow. Please help me,... RACHEL CAINE Glad it was you and not me," Shane said, and offered Myrin a hand up. "Any brain damage?" "Sinc... RACHEL CAINE Did you bring me a hamburger? Did I-No,Myrnin,I didn't bring you a hamburger.Bizarre.He'd neve... RACHEL CAINE I didn't bring you here," he said. "You think you're Miss Special Destiny of the year?" "No," I... RACHEL CAINE You're dead," I repeated. "So why are you in my dream?" He raised the bill of his olive drab ba... RACHEL CAINE It's been the toughest week of my life, not touching you. Not talking to you. Waiting to see what yo... RACHEL CAINE Shane’s dad stopped the van,” Claire said. “He took Monica as a hostage.” For a second,... RACHEL CAINE He dunked his tea bag and watched the results critically. “I really must get a new supplier. This ... RACHEL CAINE What’s burning?” “Your brain. RACHEL CAINE Um… Eve…can I ask…?” “About what?” Eve was still frowning at the pasta like she sus... RACHEL CAINE Of course, I thought I was badass at sixteen, too. Wait, I was badass at sixteen. Oh, yeah. RACHEL CAINE You know, I thought you were a mousy little thing when I first saw you, Claire, but you're not, are ... RACHEL CAINE I am sorry my decisions do not meet with your approval, but nevertheless, they are mine, and the con... RACHEL CAINE Mom and Dad had a lot to answer for, she decided. She couldn’t even be rude to evil vampires ... RACHEL CAINE