Stupid deer,” I said, embarrassed about being startled. “We need a ladder.””I think they’re easier to shoot with a rifle.””I’m not talking about the deer,” I said, hitting Milo on the back of his shoulder....

I found a copy of Leven’s birth certificate and was surprised to see his birth name listed as E. Leven Thumps. I assume the E. stands for Elton, and I have no idea why they...

impossible is not a word

He came into the world like a delivery that no one knew what to do with, and nobody wanted to sign for.

there is no moment more precious than the exact moment you are living now

You have food?” Winter scolded. “I thought you said you were hungry.”I’m hungry for other things besides what I have,” [Clover] argued.

[Clover] secretly hitched a ride with a nice German couple and their new baby…Clover appeared to the baby, so as to be a delightful, soothing surprise. Well, the child did like Clover. In fact, she...

What was that you gave me to eat?” Winter panicked.A Filler Crisp,” Clover said, his eyes seventy percent concerned and thirty percent mischievous.

I’m man enough to know when to scream.

There are some things your mind has been hiding from you.

There are times in a person’s life when he or she must make a choice to believe. I choose to believe the sun will rise tomorrow. I also choose to believe that if you go...

…Magic is often a tricky thing. Often it is explainable. People fly through the air in planes and live underwater in submarines. Plants grow within weeks and cities operate and sustain millions of people. A...