Illusion is sometimes all that keeps us sane." - Anita

I'm more influenced by my own interests than anyone else's. Writers have to entertain themselves, or they can't entertain anyone else

They say not to look back, but if you’re not sure what lies ahead, what else is there but looking back?

I didn't want to understand. Bert had been thrilled that the police wanted to put me on retainer. He told me I would gain valuable experience working with the police. All I had gained so far was a wider variety of nightmares.

Nothing is certain, ma petite, not even death." - Jean-Claude

That disapproving look was back in her eyes. Her teacher face. The one that could make you squirm from ten paces, even if you were innocent. And I hadn't been innocent for years.

Silk didn't care if it slid over scars or smooth, untouched skin. I'd earned my right to be paranoid.