A heroic act is not always followed by glory and parades and forever freedom,” she said. “It’s often small, disregarded, or forgotten. But it matters.

— Shannon A. Thompson

All love is immortal.

— Shannon A. Thompson

Among my stillness was a pounding heart.

— Shannon A. Thompson

Anyone could be anybody. (Eric)

— Shannon A. Thompson

Bad bloods aren't born evil or dangerous. We are taught to be, but only because we have to if we want to survive.

— Shannon A. Thompson

Being a child sucked. Being a teenager was worse. And being an adult seemed so far away that I had a better chance at swimming the length of the ocean than growing up.

— Shannon A. Thompson

But this girl—She reminded me of what it was like to believe in something. Her hope was naïve, but it was real, and I hadn’t felt something real in years. Nothing positive anyway. (Eric)

— Shannon A. Thompson

Chaos within destiny. It was the definition of our love.

— Shannon A. Thompson

Damn the way he had control over me.

— Shannon A. Thompson

Differences disappear when faced with death.

— Shannon A. Thompson