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I know how easy it is to be swept away by stories, by things you wish were real.

Derek Landy

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Derek Landy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: October 23
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Away
Stories
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She’s not… She’s not datin’ the skeleton, is she? How would that be even possible, let alone… nice? He’s got no skin, or lips, or… or nothin’.
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I'm placing you under arrest for murder, conspiracy to commit murder and, I don't know, possibly littering.
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That was a good day for me, Skulduggery said. I didn't have to hit anyone. I didn't have to shoot anyone. I just sat around and talked to my good friend and partner, Valkyrie Cain.
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Valkyrie, I hate to be the one to tell you this, but your friend is most likely dead.” “Of course he’s dead. He’s a skeleton.
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Life isn't fair,' Skulduggery said. 'In my experience, death isn't so different.
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They say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, Valkyrie said. China glanced at her. They've obviously never met me.
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That's a shame. I'm sure somebody, somewhere, cares.
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You've done what? I know, he said. You're impressed. You send me out for bread and I come back with a boy. Well, not literally. That would be weird. Even for me.
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There's a clock on the wall. Press your hand against the face and turn it very slightly to the. Left. There'll be a click to tell you it's done. Sounds easy enough. Yes it does, said Sanguine. Kiss for good luck? Maybe later, said Gracious. How about a handshake? Asked Donegan.
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That's ridiculous. The only point in having enemies is so you can defeat them, kill them, brush them aside. Or give them a chance to redeem themselves.
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What? she asked again. He pointed ahead of them. See that? What, the snow? Beyond that. More snow? Stop looking at the snow.
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Is he all scarred now? Magic gets rid of most physical scars, but I like to think I scarred him emotionally.
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I swear, talking to you is like talking to a really good-looking and mildly stupid brick wall.
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You're not stealing anything, you're not breaking anything, so I'd guess you're Stephanie.
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We're not retreating, we're advancing in reverse.' --Skulduggery Pleasant
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I could've died because you had to tie your shoelace?
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Here she is,” her mum said, cooing at the baby, “my special girl.” “Oh, cheers,” Valkyrie said, rolling her eyes.
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Clarabelle laughed like she'd just heard the funniest thing ever. Of course you HOPE you won't die, Valkyrie! Who would HOPE to die? That's just SILLY! But you probably WILL die, that's what I'm saying. Don't you think so?
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Don't be jealous of my genius.
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You have no idea the power generated each time somebody is told a story. When a conscious, sentient mind willingly ignores what is real, what is fact, and instead chooses to invest in people and places that never existed...It's magnificent.
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