Natasha Preston Quotes

Even the things that look broken beyond repair have a chance at being whole again. It just depends how much you want to rebuild it.

Silence consumed my whole life; it suppressed things I could never express. My silence was responsible for my family’s happiness. Silence was my prison.

My mum was right: the longer you were with a man, the grosser they became.

The world was not perfect. It was dark, evil, and full of monsters in human disguise. The world’s a horrible place, and you were no safer surrounded by family than you were wandering the streets alone.

Life throws too much crap at us as it is, so why hold onto something negative if we don't have to?

I had heard that true love is realized after a couple has experienced and overcome something huge.

You know you are in love when someone comes along that makes you question everything.

He continued driving, and with every passing second, I started to give up hope. I was going to die. The van finally came to a stop and my body froze. This is it. This is where he kills me. After

Even the things that look broken beyond repair have a chance at being whole again. It just depends how much you want to rebuild it.

There’s nothing wrong with my personalities. They’re all awesome

The party is boring,” I tell her. “I’d rather be at Hogwarts.

If you don’t trust anyone, then no one can screw you over. You’re going to find that out the hard way,

No matter what had happened, how deeply something hurt you, the world continued to spin, and you would continue to breathe. Things might be awful for a while—sometimes a long while—but eventually, you would be able to function again.

Everyone says that getting over somebody 'just takes time' and that one day it will stop hurting and the door will open for you to move on. We are also told that love is eternal; something extraordinary that will stay with you forever... The contradiction is immense.

Unless you put the work in and deal with your problems, everything else you try is just masking it.

love is eternal; something extraordinary that will stay with you forever.

No matter what had happened, how deeply something hurt you, the world continued to spin, and you continued to breathe. Things might suck for a while, sometimes a long while, but eventually you would be able to function again.

Sacrificing someone for your own sake was selfish, no matter how it was dressed up. No human is worth more than another. Scarlett

He was like a dog playing with a balloon; you knew it would pop but not exactly when.

Life is a game; you just have to make sure you’re in control.

Most people have heard the phrase, ‘Silence is golden’; many would agree with it: people with screaming children running wild around the house or working in a noisy office. For me, however, it meant something entirely different. Silence consumed my whole life; it suppressed things I could never express. My silence was responsible for my family’s happiness. Silence was my prison.

they took too many years of happiness from you. Don’t let them have another second longer.

For me, however, it meant something entirely different. Silence consumed my whole life; it suppressed things I could never express.

People listen to someone online they’ve never met more than they do to their parents, teachers, doctors.

You won't be dying in that room, I can promise that." "You've known me two days," I remind him. "That feels like a lifetime when you bring sunshine into this dungeon.

That girl was buried deep under my skin, tattooed all over my heart. I fucking loved her with everything I had.

Why was I doing this? Because he could kill you without question or hesitation.

The driver was irrelevant when you had a massive truck ramming you up the arse.

Boys say girls were confusing when they’re the ones that are total head fucks.

I’d rather be a bookworm than an asshole.

I hated school with a passion.

Boredom is actually going to kill me. I

Eat. Sleep. Watch crap on TV.

If you keep holding on to who you used to be, you’ll go crazy. Accept this life. It’ll be a lot easier once you do.

Get the body bag, Poppy” were five words that instantly burned themselves into my memory. They had done this before.

The only thing that kept me from falling apart was knowing that wasn’t my first time—that he hadn’t stolen that from me too.

The fantasy I had in my head of how things would turn out was just that; a fantasy. I’d lose everything. I knew that. He’d told me enough times. It wasn’t something I could risk. Not ever. Placing

Everyone says that getting over somebody ‘just takes time’ and that one day it will stop hurting and the door will open for you to move on. We are also told that love is eternal; something extraordinary that will stay with you forever. However, after a break up, suddenly love becomes something you should get over once a little time had passed. The contradiction is immense. Right now, I was somewhere in the middle.

Good evening, Flowers,” he said and gave us a charming, this is all totally normal smile. That was how he got away with it. He looked so friendly you just instantly trusted him—unless you were down here, of course. “Good evening,” they replied in unison.

Loneliness was like a terminal disease. With every passing day you faded just that little bit more. I had felt as if I were dying for the past four years and I’d had enough.

Everyone and everything look so perfect online. In reality, people have issues, skin has texture, teeth don’t glow, and stomachs have rolls.

Society had gone downhill if women thought it appropriate to act and dress like disgusting little whores.

Loneliness was like a terminal disease. With every passing day you faded just that little bit more.

The last thing I see before I get pulled under the water is Reeves horrified face." -The Island

You can’t question math; the answer is the answer.

If a killer knows you like to run every morning from five to six o’clock, when do you think you’re most at risk?

There’s space beside the devil for those who harm children.

Are you ready to leave, Oakley? Cole is waiting outside,” my mum said softly. She leant against the doorframe of my room and smiled

Even the things that look broken beyond repair have a chance at being whole again.

I loved her so much. More than anything in the world. Enough to let her go.

Every day I struggled, and every day I fell in love with her that little bit more.

Why were things so complicated? If I could go to sleep and wake up as someone else, anyone else, I’d do it in a heartbeat.

Hot chocolate was the drink that turned me into a human in the mornings. “Good

Four vases sat proudly on the side table behind the dining table and chairs; one held roses, one violets, one poppies. The fourth was empty. I

Silence was my prison.

How could they still find that funny? Did they ever get bored of their own stupid, pathetic jokes? I

I'm Not Living, I'm Surviving.

My silence was responsible for my family’s happiness. Silence was my prison.

The fantasy I had in my head of how things would turn out was just that; a fantasy.

Six months I had been living in the same hell, doing the same thing in the same four depressing walls.

I’m not entirely sure, but I think he wants a family. The perfect family. He chooses girls that he thinks are perfect, like flowers.

We’re covering up a murder.

Being strong doesn’t mean I don’t need other people. And I think I’m finally starting to understand that.

Lily?” a deep voice called from behind me. I didn’t recognize it. I spun around and backed up as a tall, dark-haired man stepped into view. My stomach dropped. Had he been hiding between the trees?

I had always wondered if Cole would believe me if I ever did manage to tell him everything; or if Dad was right and everyone would believe him. As much as I wanted to believe Cole would choose to have faith in me, I could never risk it. In just over two years, I would be eighteen and could leave home. There was no point in ripping my family apart and hurting so many people when I would leave soon anyway.

I missed her so much it physically hurt, like I was being punched in the gut over and over. All I could do was look, and that hurt even more. I had promised her I would never let anyone hurt her, and I failed her.

He pushed me through the gate at the back of the park and then through the field. I tried again to scream for help, but against his palm, I hardly made a sound. He whispered “Lily” over and over while he dragged me toward a white van.

Do you think we’ll ever get out of here?” I asked as I peeled. Rose sighed and it wasn’t in sadness; it was a frustrated sigh. Frustrated with me? “No.” “Do you want to?” “Violet, can you get me an oven dish, please?” Rose asked, completely ignoring my question. That’s a no then. I felt so sorry for her. He had really screwed with her mind. Rose shoved the chicken in the oven dish and put it in the oven. She was pretending she hadn’t heard me, but I knew she would be thinking about it. How could she not? Did she know she was brainwashed? I’d

Eventually, we sat under some trees, and Ben immediately started stuffing a sandwich into his mouth. The nameless girl, who looked a little like Meg from Family Guy but without the glasses, made a huge effort to talk to Cole as much as she could. I couldn’t blame her. Cole was incredible. I

Jasper, has anyone ever diagnosed you with anything? Personality disorder or...” He rolled his eyes but grinned too. “Not you too.” “I think if more than one person comments on it you should make an appointment.” He grin widened. “There’s nothing wrong with my personalities. They’re all awesome

We just get on with it the best we can. We fight to be better people, more understanding, stronger. Ultimately, we’ve just got to ride it out until we’re willing to change, and we’ve got to be okay with not being perfect human beings who’re fully in control of their life…despite what their stupid heart wants.

Oakley curled up on my lap and sobbed. The sound shredded me.

loving somebody is giving them the opportunity to destroy you

You all right?” I ask. “Not sure. Something’s off. I’ve felt it all day, but I can’t put my finger on it.” “In addition to the murder spree that’s going on?

There are no words in the English language

Summer, are you now leaving?” Mum called from the kitchen. No, I’m walking out the door for fun!

Looking into her eyes at that minute, I had never hated anyone more than her family. She was a bright and beautiful young woman, but her personality didn’t always show it.

you are in love when someone comes along that makes you question everything. You did that, and at first I hated it.

Why were women so callous when it came to other women’s happiness?

I’d bought no more since Mother died,

I’m getting on that island, even if it kills me.

I wanted to say something, but I couldn’t find my voice. He smiled and reached in, grabbing my arm before I had chance to jump back.

His deep voice sounds even deeper when he’s angry.

They’d threatened to hurt me!

What did you do to piss her off so much?” Ben asked, not even bothering to lower his voice so that I wouldn’t hear.

It’s so much easier to help someone else rather than myself

It's like Tristan said, Izzy. Murder really does run in the family

felt

Se creen invencibles. Piensan que pueden hacer y decir lo que les dé la gana. Creen que no hay consecuencias. No me dejaron otra opción. Ha llegado la hora de que paguen sus pecados".

Se creen invencibles. Piensan que pueden hacer y decir lo que les dé la gana. Creen que no hay consecuencias. No me dejaron otra opción. Ha llegado la hora de que paguen por sus pecados.

The world was not perfect. It was dark, evil, and full of monsters in human disguise. The world's a horrible place, ad you were no safer surrounded by family than you were wandering the streets alone.

Cole talked almost continuously on the drive, chatting away about his car and what we’d do later. Occasionally, I would nod or smile in response to something he’d said, but apart from that, I just sat and listened to him speaking. His voice was smooth and calming. Not talking to him was hard. I desperately wanted to return his quick banter with something smart of my own. But I stayed tongue-tied. As

Poppy lowered her head and bit her lip. “That’s the room where he…” she whispered. Her eyes filled with tears. “What? Where he does what…” I trailed off, realizing what she was trying to say. My blood froze inside my veins. The room where he rapes us. He and Rose were in there now. She went so willingly, no hesitation, no sign of horror in her eyes. “I need to go home,” I whispered to myself more than to them. “You need to stop this, Lily. There is no going home. The sooner you accept that the easier it will be. Trust me. Please?” Poppy said. All I could hear was the sound of my frantic pulse smashing in my ears. Shit. “No.” I sat down and tried to absorb everything. Rose was being raped in a room just feet from me. But was she? Did she want to now? Surely she couldn’t be that brainwashed that she wanted him. I gulped and felt a tear trickle down my cheek. “Lily?

My heart slowed to its normal pace as my brain processed my friend’s face and not the face of the Scream dude or Freddy Kruger. “Not seen anyone. Just got here.” “Damn it. She ran off after another argument with the idiot, and her phone’s turned off!” Ah, the idiot. Rachel had a very on/off relationship with her boyfriend, Jack. I never understood that—if you pissed each other off 90 percent of the time, then just call it a day. “We should find her.” Why?

His lips captured mine in a kiss that made my toes curl. Slowly, he rolled us, so he was on top. He chuckled and kissed my forehead. “Oakley?” His voice wobbled. “This is probably really late, considering everything, but…well, I was wondering if…” He sighed and shook his head. “Shit, I’m such a twat. Will you be my girlfriend?” My mouth fell open. Breathe, Oakley! His body tensed. “Er, is that a no?” I shook my head, and he frowned. “It’s a yes?” I nodded and kissed him.

heard the phrase, Silence is golden, and many would agree with it, like people with screaming children running wild around the house or those who worked in noisy offices. For me, however, it meant something entirely different. Silence consumed my whole life.

I pushed past her, almost running toward the door. The laughing stopped as soon as I was outside. I’d already had enough of today, and I needed to leave. Blinking the tears back, I walked quickly through the car park. How can people hate me so much for doing absolutely nothing wrong? I

Order something so you don’t have to cook, and I’ll try to eat. I want you to have more protection, Lylah. I want you to have the entire fucking army surrounding you.” He frowns, his eyes still glued to mine. “I don’t know what I’d do if anything happened to you. I can’t lose anyone else.

Every time he touched me, I wanted to scream and run, but of course that was impossible. It was something I would only do if I ever reached the point where I lost all hope of escaping and just wanted to end it. Rose had prepared a big breakfast with pancakes and fruit salad—and I couldn’t face eating any of it.

You’re losing it. Everything is going to be ripped away from under your feet and you’ll be left with nothing. You’ll be a failure. I growled from deep in my throat in frustration, picked up my plate, and launched it across the room. It hit the stairs and smashed. My heavy breathing was the only noise in the room.