Vampirism, for me, was a way to live in fantasy and have superpowers, but not just in a really perfect, happy, everything is great way. It's superpowers with a cost. It's having to be the villain, and what do you do about that.
Stephenie MeyerJasper? What do vampires do for bachelor parties? You're not taking him to a strip club, are you?
Stephenie MeyerIt was nice to be alone, not to have to smile and look pleased; a relief to stare dejectedly out the window at the sheeting rain and let just a few tears escape.
Stephenie MeyerShe sees things — things that might happen, things that are coming. But it’s very subjective. The future isn’t set in stone. Things change.
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