"Oh," the girl said, shaking her head. "Don't be so simple. People adore monsters. They fill their songs and stories with them. They define themselves in relation to them. You know what a monster is, young shade? Power. Power and choice. Monsters make choices. Monsters shape the world. Monsters force us to become stronger, smarter, better. They sift the weak from the strong and provide a forge for the steeling of souls. Even as we curse monsters, we admire them. Seek to become them, in some ways." Her eyes became distant. "There are far, far worse things to be than a monster.
- Jim Butcher, Ghost Story (The Dresden Files, #13)
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Shade (Revised)
Mystery / ThrillerJason's life takes a dramatic turn when he finds himself stranded in an unfamiliar place with a mysterious girl. Little does he know, there is a hidden connection between them, setting the stage for an intriguing journey of discovery. (This is an ed...
