#new

My Manager forced me to put my beetle in my own ear, a clear waste and an act that gave me nightmares: of a burning city through which giant carnivorous lizards prowled, eating survivors off of balconies. In one particularly vivid moment, I stood on a ledge as the jaws closed in, heat-swept, and tinged with the smell of rotting flesh. Beetles intended for the tough, tight minds of children should not be used by adults. We still remember a kinder, gentler world. ↗

— Jeff Vandermeer

#fantasy #new-weird #nightmares #new-adult

And if I ever see you or your fake ass Chanel earrings around here again, I will shove my very real, very pointy Jimmy Choos up your prissy little ass. Do I make myself clear? ↗

— Magan Vernon

#new-adult #romance #new-adult

Before we go on from here, I just want to say," he paused and took a step closer to me and reached his hand out to my heart. "What I should have said back on the plane is I know you're real." His eyes narrowed, "I'll always fight for you, Lexi, in my own way. ↗

— S.G. Holster

#good-vs-evil #new #paranormal-series #supernatural #teen-fiction

Cole radiated that cool, bad boy sort of confidence—the kind that left most women flustered and ready. ↗

— Carrie Butler

#new-adult #new-adult-romance #paranormal-romance #romance #new-adult

We need to talk," he insisted, opening the door to his jeep that was parked next to my car. I was still holding out hope this would end and I would see his smile soon. "What's wrong?" I retaliated before I go in. "There's something you need to know, something I haven't told you," he said, taking my backpack from me. ↗

— S.G. Holster

#good-vs-evil #new #paranormal-urban-fantasy-romance #supernatural #teen

I started picturing Rens smiling face, the warmth of his touch, the slight curl of his lip before he kissed me. Every happy memory came rushing back through the blackness illuminating it in brilliant color. ↗

— S.G. Holster

#new #paranormal-romance #series #supernatural #teen

The next morning dawned bright and sweet, like ribbon candy. ↗

— Sarah Addison Allen

#morning #new-day #simile #simile

Don't be afraid to be the new kid on the block. Pay attention and respect the more seasoned writers around you, but when you are ready to jump into the fire just remember to wear fire- retardant pajamas. ↗

— L.A. Lewandowski

#respect

I need to make myself strong on the inside instead of what is on the outside. I know all of this, but why can’t I put any of it into action? I guess that’s why I am in this place. ↗

— Piper Caleb

#diary #eating-disorders #new-adult #psychology #new-adult

The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

#inflict #injuries #must #need #new