He's not my step brother technically, so I think it's okay that I kissed him once.

The humans create life, and senselessly cause death. For nothing.

But I know the difference. Everyone else is a ghost. I exist here alone, stranded by choice. Deserted.

I don't see why ogling same-sex kissing should be the exclusive domain of frat boys whacking off to lesbian action, that's so sexist. Feminism should be all inclusive- it should be about sexual liberation, equal pay for equal work, and the fundamental girl right of boy2boy appreciation.

She told me if I clean all the ashes out of the grate, then I’ll be able to help my sisters get ready for the bal.” “It’s Christmas, Dashiel. Can’t you give that atitude a rest?” “Merry Christmas, Dad. And thanks for the presents.” “What presents?” “I’m sorry—those were all from Mom, weren’t they?

I was horribly bookish, to the point of coming right out and saying it, which I knew was not socially acceptable.

Males are the most incomprehensible species.