[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fe9YiTdS4mnw-SLZrptVRusCVHTR8aJA9SyqyLdABs8Q":3,"$fFHFZQ_nKMknwMWElvYXY0ypc5zUOzu-m_P7OQRUgruE":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},43758,"Stacey Rourke","S",13,null,"stacey-rourke",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":86},[14,22,28,34,40,46,53,65,71,80],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3439212,"She is a sick woman,” Mama Rosa argued, standing firm to deny him passage. “In addition to her Horseman ramblings, she also strokes her shoe like a cat, and calls it Madame Persephone. Do you think that will be of help as well?",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3439203,"The odds are not in our favor.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3439176,"I didn’t know if it was possible to kick someone hard enough to knock the cocky out of ’em, but for Rowan I was willing to try.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":9},3439172,"If the Dark Army wanted to come for us, let them come. But hands off the Grams.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":43,"source":44,"quote_tag":45,"commentary":9},3439164,"I couldn’t deny it, I was smitten. I was in deep smit.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":52},3439151,"Purring wasn’t going to be an issue if he kept looking at me like that. I was going to have a stroke.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is from Stacey Rourke's work, although I couldn't pinpoint an exact source within her bibliography. Given the tone and language used, it seems likely that this passage was written during a period of intense creativity or possibly while working on one of her novels. As someone who has navigated her share of tumultuous relationships and experiences, Rourke's writing often reflects her ability to find humor in the darkest moments.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nThe quote reveals a profound paradox: on one hand, it showcases vulnerability and sensitivity (Rourke is acknowledging that she might have a \"stroke\" due to her partner's gaze). On the other hand, there's an undercurrent of assertiveness – she's claiming control over her emotions in response to her partner's behavior. This tension between vulnerability and assertiveness is a powerful commentary on relationships and emotional labor.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn your personal or professional life, try incorporating this strategy by acknowledging and respecting your own emotional boundaries while maintaining an open and receptive demeanor towards others. By recognizing that your emotions are valid and worthy of attention, you can communicate more effectively and avoid getting drained in unhealthy relationships.",{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":56,"has_image":18,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":9},798646,"The La Brea Tar Pits of asshole-ism.\" Noah pressed his lips into a thin line and gave a mock sympathetic nod. \"They claim many each year.",2,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[60],{"id":61,"tag":62},3710384,{"id":63,"tag_name":64},54391,"snarky",{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":56,"has_image":18,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},798645,"-\"Death walks, and talks, and occasionally whisks you in a gruesome waltz.\" -",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":56,"has_image":18,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},798643,"Dinner, as friends. Where I don't expect you to pay or hold doors and you don't expect make-up or sex.\" \"I'll be rude, and you'll be purposely homely. It'll be magical,\" Noah laughed.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[77],{"id":78,"tag":79},3710378,{"id":63,"tag_name":64},{"id":81,"quote_text":82,"author_id":5,"source_id":56,"has_image":18,"author":83,"source":84,"quote_tag":85,"commentary":9},795180,"I couldn't deny it, I was smitten. I was in deep smit.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":87,"totalPages":56,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":88},1,10]