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Survival, I said softly. It's selfish, and it's dark, and we've always been a species willing to do anything to satisfy our needs. Individuals have morals. Mobs have appetites.

Rachel Caine

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Rachel Caine
Age: 58 †
Born: 1962
Born: April 27
Died: 2020
Died: November 1
Novelist
Science Fiction Writer
Writer
the United States of America
Julie Fortune
Roxanne Longstreet Conrad
Roxanne Longstreet
Roxanne Conrad
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Softly
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Morals
Dark
Satisfy
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Appetite
Individual
Selfish
Anything
Individuals
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Survival
Mobs
Always
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See? she heard Shane yell at the kitchen. She doesn't stomp around like a cattle stampede! Bite me, Collins! No bacon for you, either!
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That's kind of a leap, but the Russian judge gave you a nine point five for style, so okay.
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I never forget,” Myrnin said in a choked whisper. “Certainly not with your nails in my throat. They’re quite an excellent mnemonic device.
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She didn't know what Liam made his coffee with, but it had to be magical sparkles and crack beans, because it was the most delicious stuff she'd ever tasted.
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Did you bring me a hamburger? Did I-No,Myrnin,I didn't bring you a hamburger.Bizarre.He'd never asked for that before. Coffee? It's late. Doughnuts? No. What good are you then?
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You couldn't be romantic if your life depended on it. You know what's lucky? Most bad guys don't ask you to be romantic on command, so that probably won't matter.
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I use all kinds of resources for researching my novels. I'm not shy about calling up experts and asking questions, or emailing, or buying textbooks and references. The Internet is always a brilliant way to find instant facts, but it's not a great way to really understand your subjects in depth without a lot of work.
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So, been attacked by any vampires yet? Not one. Zombies? Giant spiders? Water monsters? It's been really quiet on the supernatural front Too bad, 'cause I got attacked by a devil dog. It was not awesome.
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You were right,” she said. “You were always right, about everything. And I will always love you, Sam. Forever.
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He started to touch the mechanism under the keyboard, then pulled his hand back with a snap. Ah, he said. Must deactivate the security....Turn around, please. What? Turn around, Claire. It's a secure password! You have GOT to be kidding. Why ever would I joke about that? Please turn.
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Don't diss me, Danvers. I'm warning you.I'm not dissing you, Claire sighed. I'm ignoring you. There's a difference. Dissing you implies I think you're actually important
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but sometimes optimism is the only drug that works. But it’s sadly temporary in its effects.
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