She was grateful for finding a deeper meaning.

Her audience had forgotten her, but the trees never would.

Her heart yearned to be buried with her brother.

Just because this industry loves youth doesn’t mean you’re grown.

Only the untended bonsai tree in the corner of the room didn't try to control Zaria.

The light consumed her before she fully gave in to self-pity.

My mom was afraid of dogs the same way you fear dragons. She didn’t know anything about them.

Cabrina’s heart expanded with hope. Something in her dad’s eyes held a light that made her feel he was on her side.

She longed to hide beneath every drop of water in the sea.