A book can allow a reader to do nothing or to do everything.

It is important to know that books are always riddled with intent and perception. It is up to the reader to come up with their own conclusions. But sometimes the words on a page can evoke thoughts and even actions in the reader. Reading can cause change, that is where the power lies.

Humans live in fear because they all crave power, and they know that power can destruct.

This is what power teaches you, to question and fear others. That is how power thrives.

Of course I frighten you. I am the monster in your dreams, I am the monster in your non-dreams.

I’ve been writing your story as you’ve grown, Nova. We are just getting to your quest, and I believe it should be a fantastic one.

No questions are foolish child. Only non-questions are foolish.

Beauty can sometimes be pretty awful if you ask me.

Happenstance is fading, magic is fading. Lady Luck’s prophecy is coming true, and she saw you, Nova.