- Madeline: Mina, you should know, there are a few rules.
- Madeline, Ciara, Daniel: [in unison] Do not turn your back to the mirror. Do not open the door after dark. Do not go near the burrows. Always stay in the light.
- Madeline: It's important to remember that we are in their territory. The Watchers allow us to live because we follow their rules.
- [first lines]
- Mina: [narrating] There's a forest in the West of Ireland that does not appear on any map. They say it draws in lost souls, like moths to a flame. No one can exactly what lies inside. For those that wander in never come back out.
- Mina: [talking to Conure bird] My mom died. 15 years ago today. Did he tell you that? I'm going out tonight. Try not to die.
- Darwin: [mimicking back] I'm going out. Try not to die.