“Doors are one of the main reasons we have buildings,” said Margaret softly.
Benedict Elder, A Cosmopolitan Paradise.
“Contemporary novels are dead on arrival.” Colin’s statement just hung in the air. It found no takers.
Charles Jeffrey Yett, Writing in Miniature—Vol. Three.
“Some people actually wish for a hellish outcome,” said Coventry. “It is insanity to give them a voice.”
Giles Coxe-Coburn, Tooth and Claw.
“…and herewith a liste compleat and satisfactorie of the tymely strandes of Sinfull Way in the greater towne of London….”
Will Bastwyck, “Deathe Upon That Entyre Towne.” (1627)
Paul Crackenthorpe, English Pamphleteers of the Seventeenth Century.
“One of Ronald’s essays is titled ‘Honesty as Theater.’ Now, that alone should tell you. Are you listening, Diana?”
Ralston Dowd, Less of It.
Why pay attention to surroundings when you have a smartphone in your pocket?
Roger Hedgecook, Stolen and Sold for Parts.
Alec again expressed his support for public flogging of actors. All actors.
Jason Starling, ed., Adventures in Narrative Parsimony.
“What is it that you lack, gentlemen?” demanded Mr. Lantern. “What do you lack, then?”
Nicholas Crisp, A Suitcase Fell on Her Head.
Signaling one’s morals is a simple proof of their nonexistence.
Hecuba Gathers, A Purely Physical World.
“Here is a tactic, Reggie.” Jack was being more or less serious here. “Insist that it is important. Tell them that your work is very important indeed.”
Diana Moone, Living Well.
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