Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Chapter 12
Written by Krystal

Sam came to give Sookie the news that the police intended to arrest Jason the minute he came to and she was filled with emotion. Crying, she thought about her brother, poor Amy, the stupid police and above all, Bill. Picking the phone up, Sookie dialed the Blood in the Quarter to leave a message for Bill about Jason. Deciding it was probably better to call Sid Matt, Jason’s lawyer; Sookie made the call and then headed down to the hospital. When they would not let her see Jason, Sookie headed home to contemplate her naiveté which was the cause of Jason’s arrest.

Memorable Quotes:

Receptionist: “Bloooooood… in the Quarter,” announced a deep voice dramatically. “Your coffin away from home.” (Page 262)

Sookie: Nothing on TV was good, at least not tonight. I thought I might watch Braveheart again: Mel Gibson in a kilt is always a mood raiser. (Page 271)

Rene: Rene screamed. “Aw, Jesus, woman! What you done to me? Oh. God, it hurts!” (Page 278)

Bill: “Your nose is broken,” he observed.
Sookie: I rolled my eyes. “Glad you spotted that,” I whispered. “I’ll tell the doctor when she comes in.” (Page 288)

Questions for discussion:

Are you looking forward to the next book? Who do you want to learn/see more of?

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 12
Written by Krystal

As Elena examined herself in the full-length mirror, Margaret looks on, admiring the beautiful Renaissance dress that was custom made to fit Elena perfectly. She looked like she had stepped out of one of her Italian Renaissance books and into life, but before she could think more on the subject Stefan’s car approached the house. Rushing downstairs, Elena grabbed the doorknob and pulled it back revealing herself to Stefan. A sharp indrawn breath and shocked expressed covered Stefan’s face and Elena felt cold. He recovered quickly, reassuring that she looked beautiful, but something about him made her unsure. Trying to put the feeling off, Elena comments on his outfit, he looked perfect as Dracula and when she first mentioned the idea he had seemed amused. As they walked to his car, Elena knew that Stefan was further away than ever before and her heart felt like ice.

Memorable Quotes

Elena: “ I like you best as a little white cat.” (Page 184)

Stefan: “No, no, it’s beautiful. You’re beautiful.”
Elena: Then why are you standing there looking as if you’d seen a ghost? she though. Why don’t you hold me, kiss me – something! (Page 186)

Tyler: “Somebody who has a history of violence,” Tyler was continuing, his lips drawing back from his teeth. “Somebody who, for all we know, is a psychopath who came to Fell’s Church just to kill.”
Elena: “Tyler, what are you talking about?” Elena’s dazed feeling had burst like a bubble. Furious, she stepped toward the tall, husky boy. “You’re crazy!”
Tyler: He gestured at her without looking at her. “So says his girlfriend – but maybe she’s a little prejudiced.”
Matt: “And maybe you’re a little prejudiced, Tyler.” (Page 198)

Tyler: “I’ll tell you something else,” shouted Tyler, gesturing at them to be quite. “Listen to me! I’ll tell you something else!” He waited until everyone was looking at him and then slowly, impressively, “He was in the cemetery the night Vickie Bennett was attacked.”
Matt: “Sure he was in the cemetery – rearranging your face.” (Page 199)

Questions for consideration:

Did you see any particular symbolism or little detail you have never noticed before while re-reading this Chapter?

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