Shannon A. Thompson, July Lightning

"All love is immortal."

Shannon A. Thompson, July Lightning

"A heroic act is not always followed by glory and parades and forever freedom,” she said. “It’s often small, disregarded, or forgotten. But it matters."

Shannon A. Thompson, July Lightning

"Her kiss was a good-bye and a promise and a dream."

Shannon A. Thompson, July Lightning

"Sometimes, lies were the same things as wishes. Sometimes, wishes were things to hate."

Shannon A. Thompson, July Lightning

"Every monster could be saved."

Shannon A. Thompson, July Lightning