I knew nothing of death, and, for some unexplainable reason, I was beginning to feel guilty of that. -Jessica

— Shannon A. Thompson

I knew why love was always described with eternity. A single minute stretched out for lifetimes.

— Shannon A. Thompson

I leaned against the desk, ran my hand over my father’s paperwork, and picked up a pen. Turning around, I shoved it into my father’s hand. "What’s this?" he asked, raising a brow. "You’ll need it to sign my death certificate," I said, pain vibrating my veins against my muscles and bones. "Are we done now?” (Eric)

— Shannon A. Thompson

I liked this rich lifestyle, but I loved the poor lifestyle better. The less money people had, the less greedy they seemed to be. The people who lived around our flocks seemed to always love everyone around them. Even though they aren’t always happy and can’t always afford the bills, they are still glad to be alive.

— Shannon A. Thompson

I live within my daydreams and nightmares; through that, I have learned to create, and I never cease from doing so.

— Shannon A. Thompson

I’m assuming you have a reason behind this irrational need to conform to this institution." (Eric)

— Shannon A. Thompson

I'm just helping someone who is unfortunate. Is that a crime?

— Shannon A. Thompson

I’m not mad. I already told you that. We all have mistakes in our past...and our future. It’s a fact of life.

— Shannon A. Thompson

Instead of a criminal or a drug addict, I was looking at a boy—just a boy.

— Shannon A. Thompson

I remembered every moment between us, and every moment felt more precious as time passed.

— Shannon A. Thompson