A Long Lost Fantasy Quotes

“He was aware that darkness could take root in pristine gardens, and even good men could fall to shadow.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“He never wanted to be king, and it was that very trait that made him a great king. It was the characteristic comprising all extraordinary leaders.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“It seemed to Fawn, some people were worth standing up for, no matter how odd or peculiar they may be, because in the end, virtue is all that matters”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Like a simple wildflower, standing strong through rain, wind and hail, love, finally, had its way, and it was content.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Clutching the claw around his neck, Fawn pushed away the dungeon of hatred. Goodness had a great truth, too, and that was sacrifice. It was something darkness could never understand, for it was entrenched with precious treasures like love.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“War was a terrible, fickle thing–an eternal, horrendous nightmare for those who lived it, and a thing easily forgotten by those who didn’t.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Tis a miserable thing to turn a soul into something it is not. Perhaps it is one of life’s greatest misfortunes.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Fawn and Gabriel stared at her in wonder, for only passionate dreams could ignite a timid soul.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Perhaps Cadoett was just a splendid tomb, and the ocean was a tender songbird humming a noble tale.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Tis a miserable thing to turn a soul into something it is not.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“A wise woman once told me that long ago, a young warrior conquered death, so that we would never have to fear it again. All those we have lost--they are not gone. For we will see them again when the last curtain falls, and the great battle has been won. They'll be there, waiting for us, with their feet dangling in some wide, warm river in the midst of eternal spring, I suppose. Death really isn't so bad--just a doorway, really.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Child, even the mightiest men are afraid to die. Don't go believing that heroes never falter, that brave men never fear. 'Tis a dangerous lie. Even the strongest sometimes stumble. Even the courageous sometimes run.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“What is a warrior anyway?' Black breathed. 'Being brave doesn’t make you good. I suppose there are warriors for both dark and light.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“He never wanted to be king, and it was that very trait that made him a great king. It was the characteristic comprising all extraordinary leaders. To Black, power, fame and wealth were meaningless, like grains of sand spilling through his fingers. It wasn't pride that drove him to the throne, but honor. He had to do it, simply because it was right.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Fawn supposed Black's treaty had been made long ago. He was tall and unwavering, like one of the shaded lighthouses scattered across Cadoett's waters. How many ships were still lost? How many sailors never made it home? Black was resolute, and the mountain appeared to empower him.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“I just have this feeling,’ he said, ‘that life really isn’t so complicated. We only make it that way through fear and worry. When your soul is quiet and steady, like ours is right now, Vixie, you’ll find there, truly, is so much to smile about.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“It is said that long ago a humble warrior defeated death, giving hope to mankind.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“It was a glistening citadel of limestone, hard and smooth with creamy whites and speckled grays. This was, no doubt, the place mighty kings called home, and with awe, it stole Fawn’s breath away.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Somewhere in the far away distance, the briny, laughing sees of Cadoett rejoiced with a new heart-filled tune and beckoned sleepy eternity. Like intrepid, passionate sailors, two new lovers boldly faced everlasting, silver oceans of unfathomable mystique and sailed away toward love’s sweet shores.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“…a kingdom right on the shore, surrounded by gray mountains and bright green meadows. ‘Tis a place filled with fine castles born from the ocean, itself. The very walls are made of limestone and pearls, thick and heavy, a glistening, natural fortress soaked in golden sunlight. No man could calculate its worth, because it exceeds all of nature’s wealth. It is a great miracle, a grand dream not of our world. It is a beacon, a strong, gleaming lighthouse guiding great ships home. I dare not describe it more, for my words do not do it justice…”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“My heart, it yearns for Cadoett, blessed kingdom by the sea. Though far away, I’m sent to roam, my soul it sings, ‘my city–my home, my city–my home.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Fawn knew no matter what he did, no matter how hard he tried, Willow would never know she was beautiful. Even if he climbed the highest mountain and shouted it across the world, she would never believe the truth.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy

“Their souls were one and the same and had been that way since before the ages.”
― Ella Rose Carlos, A Long Lost Fantasy