I turned around and headed back to the stairwell, planning to go downstairs and buy a chocolate bar from the vending machine. Maybe it would fall on me and end my misery.

But chance runs like a river through all our lives, and being prepared for surprise is the best we can do.

Let me get you all some punch,” I said. “You're leaving us?” said Isabel, sounding panicky. “I'll be right back,” I promised. “If anyone comes near you, just scream and run.

You see, when medicine works, it is blessed science, and when it fails, it is witchcraft. - Polidori

I prefer the word aviatrix. It has more zing to it." "It's very zingy," I agreed.

Why do you need to fly so much?” she asked. “If I don’t, it’ll catch up with me.” The words just came out. “What will?” I took my hands from my face, panting. I stared out at the storm. “Unhappiness.

There is a passion in you that scares me.