Ransom Riggs
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Thank you for letting me hijack your wish', I said.
Oh, what would you like on your vegetarian pizza?" "Dead pigs and cows," I said. She glanced up at m... 
I took a deep breath. 'For you I've got something better than love.'
When they asked me what I wanted to be I said I didn’t know.
Why are you being so nice to me?' I asked her.
No", she said, "I know that you don't like me."
Grace,” I said, very softly. “Say something.”
People always get used to beauty, though.”
Can I ask you something?" you said. "How did you ever survive that scandal?"
The others can’t see me,” said the little ghost.
What did she say to you?"
Thank you sir," she said. "I hope that your friend feels better soon."
No, I know,” Levi said. “But it’s not you. You don’t push through every moment. You pay atte... 
I want to have the heart and mind of a queen,” she whispered. “I want it more than anything. But... 
Sometimes I don't get you,' I said.
Damn, damn, damn," she said. "I never said why I like you, and now I have to go."
So what was that all about?"
I hate you.'
If i sa thank you, will you go away?"
If you ever leave me again,’ she said, her eyes stinging, ‘I swear to all the gods-‘
Nina Zenik, as soon as I figure out where you've put my knives, we're going to have words."
You said you'd give me half an hour!'
Nice dress,” Victoria said.
I am Detective Inspector Me. This is my partner, Detective Her."
But what does he do to qualify as a sonovabitch?” Jenny asked.
Why don't you ever use your strength on me?" she said.
I get the feeling," Alec said, and smiled, "she hasn't forgiven me for betraying you, as she sees it... 
Tamani checkled. ‘If it makes you feel any better, it scares the daylights our of me on a regular ... 
That's the life, she said to me, as we watched a puppy chase its own tail. That's what I want to be ... 
Aren't you frightened?" 
How would you like it if I said to you, 'It kills me to say this, but you're actually a tiny bit bea... 
No matter what happens," she said quietly, "I want to thank you."
I love you, Eliza,” I said.
[Jem] 'It will help you sleep.'
She is standing just behind you. Just behind your right shoulder."
I have nothing to offer you," he finally said in a guttural voice.
It’s your duty as my best friend to be outraged with me.” 
Thought you were--'
And I think she works so much becasue she can be in control of it, you know?' I said. She nodded. 'I... 
Then you're mine," she said in desperation. "Then you belong to me."
You cold or something?' he said. She strained against him; she wanted to pass clear through him: 'It... 
Thalia's shoulders relaxed. "I owe you one."
It was not the thought that I was so unloved that froze me. I had taught myself to do without love.<... 
Sounds like that happens to you a lot. Bet your girlfriend wasn't thrilled, though." She wasn't sure... 
Guess what?' Fitz said.
Do you love me?” Diana asked.
You want me to lie for you?" Aidan asked, watching them.
Geric," she called.
He stood and looked at me for a moment, taking in my outfit. "You look hot."
Thank you. For being willing to talk. For not turning me in. For... being you.'
I tell you what, Mr. Fledgeby,' said Lammle, advancing on him. 'Since you presume to contradict me, ... 
There was something about my face,she said, that she couldn't stand. Something about my eyes, the wa... 
You look like hell,' he said to me in a low voice.
This is what it's all been about with you," he said in an even tone. "All the fear, all
Jenny, if you're so convinced I'm a loser, why did you bulldoze me into buying you coffee?'<... 
Thank you," he says.
What is it, Angel?" she said, starting up. "Have they come for me?"
There's no way that can be the river," Rhiow said.
She raised an eyebrow. "You got something to say to me, Seaweed Brain?"
You really love her don't you," she said.
This," Adrian said grandly, "is Blake Lazar."
I didn’t know you were going. What are you coming for?" she said, letting fall the hand with whi... 
Thank you,” she whispered, sending up a quick prayer for his continued recovery.
Wow," she said. "It's like you're teaching me something and being all wise."
I thought she'd [her mother] offer me some sympathy. Instead, she said, 'Don't you ever call me cryi... 
Maybe...you'll fall in love with me all over again."
You can kiss me if you like," she said.
What is the thing you want most from me? What can I do to make you love me?'
Then why did you ask me?' it screamed. 
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