When your freedom depends on the death of an innocent, it haunts you forever,' Red thought empathetically. 'Even if you couldn’t save them anyway.

She finally understood why the monsters in the Forest always seemed to smile. Beasts only bared their teeth as a warning before they attack.

No matter what you hear, do not go into the Forest. If you hear something, or someone, in there... don't listen to them."
Alice smirked at that. "Don't worry. I can still tell the difference.

A monster, some called her. But in the shadows, only said in whispers, she was an angel in red.

We are part of what society can't bear to remember. Because if they really think about it, if they really look at us and realize the cost we've paid to keep them safe. They can't live with the guilt.

I am going to save your daughter. And then I intend to marry her. I would like your blessing in this, but I can live without it.