As for peace, it was never free and laws were made to be broken. Peacemaker or lawbreaker, someone, somewhere always paid the price no matter what side of the words they were on.

— Virginia McKevitt

A smart person is not one that knows the answers, but one who knows where to find them...

— William Petersen

Because deep down you know that someone needs to keep you out of trouble.

— Mike L. Hopper

Before he got too far, he thought he smelled a fire. No sooner did he blink before he sensed something dire. He heard a sound and froze, danger tickling his nose. His ears perked up as tiny cries of capture rose.

— J.Z. Bingham

Chapter 8 - The Rescue Team: "Tim broke Hall was completely dark. A creaking shutter opened and closed to the rhythm of a howling, north wind. It bore a cold reminder of the harsh winter coming quickly this year. The children crept up the rock stairs to the familiar wooden doors at the front of the building. Ariana led them around the porch to a side door according to her, was never locked. The broken handle dangled loosely and offered free entrance. The team cautiously crossed the threshold of the old hall into pitch blackness. An owl hooted and the sound of large wings flapping reverberated around them. Camilla startled, cried out a fearful yelp causing everyone to jump. Hannah reflexively covered Camilla’s mouth until she was certain nothing more would slip out. “Quiet,” whispered Jess in an angry tone directed at Hannah. “It wasn’t me,” whispered Hannah pointing down at Camilla. “Sorry,” whispered Camilla apologetically.

— M.K. McDaniel

Courage sleeps within our heart waiting to be awoken.

— Wallace Kamens

Each of us has our definition of adventure: ending an unsatisfying relationship, returning to school, parachute jumping or training for marathon. Go ahead. Get your thrill on.

— Gina Greenlee

I decided to write the book I wanted to read

— David A. Lottes

In a near-by clearing, Cricket and How-Ya-Do came upon a ridiculously comical sight. It was an extra-large hyper-manic bird yelling at the funniest looking Crawfish that she had ever seen. The Crawfish stood over a foot tall, which just does not happen, and he was wearing a light-blue beanie and gold chains around his neck.

— Darwun St. James

I think I rescued myself.

— Donna K. Childree