Coraline knew that when grown-ups told you something wouldn’t hurt it almost always did.

“Coraline went over to the window and watched the rain come down. It wasn't the …”

“Night was spreading slowly around the spinning Earth. It should have been full …”

“I never had any flesh and blood children, you know. Only words, and paintings, …”

“I miss you', he admitted. 'I'm here', she said. 'That's when I miss you most. W…”