The society killed Kendra." ... Don't mention it to Verl. He might dive into a chasm.

The baby dove into the room, transforming grotesquely as it landed on the floorin a deft sumersault

A lie twice believed is self decieved

Are you her boyfriend?” ... No, I’m her fiancé.” Nate said. We’ve been promised to each other since birth,” Summer added. Our wedding isn’t until March.

Please don't assault me with that meat amalgam. It would surely cause infection

Seth put his ear against the door. "I can't hear anything." "There are probably ten of them patiently waiting on the far side, ready to pounce." Brownies are shrimps. All I'd need are some heavy boots, a pair of shin guards, and a weed whacker." The image made Kendra giggle.

Seth hustled over. “What’s the password?” “Passwords are for sissies,” Warren’s muffled voice responded. “Works for me,” Seth said, unlocking the door and opening it.