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Even with her head under the water, Surreal heard Kartane scream. She popped up out of the water, then immediately lowered herself to her neck. The pool, fed by a hot spring, was delightfully warm, but the air was cool enough to bite. She heard snarls, a howl, a terrified shriek. The air wasn't the only thing around th... | bite | "KqCtkRL7QI+9P/TTt69EFw==" |
"Your account has already been closed out, Mrs. Stevens." Diane shook her head. "No. There must be some mistake. I have-" The teller put the card in front of Diane. It read "Account closed. Reason: Deceased." Diane stared at it unbelievingly, then looked up at the | teller | "oVA1NxPnT9C/ynPIKno8jw==" |
Most packs had a scapegoat, picked on and driven away from food, pushed outside of the pack hierarchy, and they'd often travel hundreds of miles to start another pack, somewhere far away from their tormentors. Once upon a time, Salem, an older wolf I'd never known as a human, had been the omega of the Boundary Wood pac... | pack | "NBEVK8/4R3KPeNY+4gTkVA==" |
The renegade gave no sign of anger at his contemptuous tone; in fact, she didn’t even turn to look at him, preferring instead to act as though he did not exist. This was probably wise of her, Tir decided. Leron was twice her size. He would crush her like a twig. Leron stalked away, leaving Xelind and Tir alone with the | renegade | "O8TZa6t/ST+lWCIBy47/sw==" |
“Sirona’s no healer,” Dichu scoffed. “They also make good diviners,” Kellach added. “Among some of the northern tribes, they have a tradition of soothsaying.” “She’s certainly not a seer.” Dichu spoke up again, glaring at Sirona. Sirona wanted to shout that aye, she was a | seer | "vjnt87QnRCKJgWIuoEKyRQ==" |
“And I’m not contesting anything. Just a little worried, that’s all. A mother’s prerogative,” she added. “Have you settled on which book to recommend?” said Ananda. “Rosenberg’s Breath by Breath may be the most accessible,” she answered. “And there is Buddhadasa Bhikkhu’s Mindfulness with Breathing,” said | Ananda | "zv2rn72nTJenzrkiL8os9w==" |
I was young and desperate, and they were scared of what would happen to me if I ended up on the streets. At least this way they could make sure I was okay-that they were there if I needed them." Fin shook her head. "Why would you do that-not let them help you? I don't understand." Ryan rubbed a hand over his jaw. "You ... | Fin | "J/G8yZ28Q4mxTTUEICH7QQ==" |
Whether or not you want kids is an important part of any relationship. It can break it or bring it closer. I don't want it to break us. There's something about being in the dark with him that makes me want to address my fears. Taking in a deep breath, I say, "I'm not sure I can have | kids | "zNoNSVJ0Q3KL4RaabuQ33g==" |
said Vlod. No one could have done it better. Not Renoir, not Duns Scotus; not even Roy Rogers." Macklin was embarrassed. "Well, maybe not Renoir or Duns Scotus," he said. "But Roy Rogers could have done it. I always sort of liked his theme song: 'Happy trails to you, until we meet again--'" "Dale Evans wrote that," sai... | Vlod | "NciidAd+RJyfJAoR21OD0g==" |
I wondered what it was called. So it’s like for fencing, right?” “Are you messing with me? You must fence. You move like a fencer.” “Why do you say that?” “Grey, you remember how we met, right?” “Of course, but what does that have to do with | fencing | "mSnAzw8NQoSk8qHo9HYcog==" |
“Completely different one. An invisible one, if you get my drift.” Grigor chuckled. “You know, those same Columbians lost a peacock they were smuggling a few months back.” “Weird.” “Yup, really weird.” Grigor leaned in the window. “It would be a shame if they found out who kept stealing the animals they were trying to | smuggle | "/Rgt0KMFSACryKCNIazPKg==" |
But what would all that have to do with the missing item, as Gaudreaux had called it, the rare jewel he had alluded to? Just then, the waiter returned with my order. I would have to read the article more thoroughly later. There wasn't time now. Just enough to finish up my café-au-lait and then off to meet with | Gaudreaux | "6kSU+Bd2Rs2qhLk1s8bRFw==" |
In my dreams I somehow manage to arrive in time to stop Patty from leaving with that guy.” He tells me while he slowly withdraws his hand. I feel sure he senses the strangeness between us. “That’s understandable. I haven’t had any like that; just this weird reoccurring dream about a tunnel that is sort of obliquely abo... | Patty | "F+5AE8n8T5ywYwq4ejFiIQ==" |
As mountains of gold and jewels appeared, Andrew, unaware he had even spoken the words said, “Oh no.” Both of them knew the answer couldn’t be taken back even if Connor had wanted to. Kaya’s grip tightened again as they both braced for the second question. “Where is the Light?” With his arms still crossed and his eyes ... | Light | "OudRNSNfTF+pT7dyWeEAZA==" |
I tucked the phone into my pocket and looked back at the boaters. They were far out now but I could still hear their laughter. Maybe tonight I would try and capture some of that. I never thought that I would get the chance to go on a date with her. I felt a little guilty because I had to lie to get the | date | "Od9OqQnkSw+gK+vHpzpcIA==" |
But I think I’m also kind of looking forward to some structure to my life. I never thought I’d say that, but not having any type of schedule at all isn’t the paradise I thought it would be.” “I know what you mean.” “How do you do it? How do you deal with not having a | schedule | "QYbpSUloSyipeapVtakqrg==" |
In the distance, a small red boat was pulling up, and I knew we were going to rush off to the challenge soon. He did have a point, though. Even after a belly full of coconut, I was still weak and shaky and he looked exhausted too. We could use a little energy before the challenge and to cement our deal together. So I g... | boat | "Yp3uKNBqQlqGGLzXjiUlwA==" |
As she entered her eyes fell upon the stick in Holmes's hand, and she ran towards it with an exclamation of joy. 'I am so very glad,' said she. 'I was not sure whether I had left it here or in the Shipping Office. I would not lose that stick for the world.' 'A presentation, I see,' said | Holmes | "Jf+LX04IQSiSqqVvflrgCw==" |
'Well, she was up in the loft at the time, so that I could not put it into her own hands, but I gave it into Barrymore's hands, and he promised to deliver it at once.' 'Did you see Ms. Barrymore?' 'No, sir; I tell you she was in the loft.' 'If you didn't see her, how do you know she was in the | loft | "DzscFdnPRxilUNFk7N0PsA==" |
Much to her own amazement, Lady Maccon had found that Mrs. Tunstell, a lady of little society and less apparent sense, often had the most surprising things to relate. Knowing well that the best encouragement was to say nothing, Alexia drank her tea and gave Ivy a dark-eyed look of interest. "Well, you should never beli... | scepter | "GWMXpqL4RAiyt21cgcIKjA==" |
Back up is on the way. Niccolo felt his stomach knot. Inferno! More were indeed coming. He was in no shape to fight. On the other hand, the message said he still had an army. Very confusing. "Buon. Tell me, who sent this?" She slid her index finger vertically across the screen to show him the name of the | sender | "SbA4R/7CQkywPDGI9MAUXA==" |
She nodded. “Ask anything you want.” “Did I hear you call this place the Cat House? I thought everyone knew it as the Canary House.” “It is. Cat House is what those who’ve been here a long time call it.” She lowered her voice to an almost conspiratorial whisper, even though no one had come into the hall to | overhear | "9fykhozgQsuKG8SR/J62Ew==" |
"Back when we started these sessions." He slides the paper across the desk at me. I stare down at the paper that definitely has my signature, yet I can't remember signing it. There's no date on it either to remind me. I drag my fingers down my face. "Well, I didn't know what I was | signing | "ygtbm3YRRDqSnnvKFubQ0A==" |
Near the cathedral d'Angelay said something to the driver and we turned down a little side street. The doctor pointed ahead. “L'Epicerie Herve,” he said. I saw the sign above the door and an instant later I saw a girl standing in the doorway. It was Giselle. The ambulance slowed down and stopped. I opened the door, put... | “Giselle | "0N59i10TT+mF+nxxi8mi+A==" |
Grandpa Emilio grumbled and walked away. “So, I’ll ask again, what do you want from me, lad?” She really said that, lad, and it made me pause and I liked her even more. Let’s just say, I was intrigued. She didn’t’ say dude, she said | lad | "fX6EvVgnQYmjSJnNTISi2w==" |
It took me a minute to find the right room, and when I did it, I found only Von and Catcher sitting in big leather chairs messing around with their instruments. They looked up at me in surprise and I felt my heart trip when I didn't see Jet anywhere. "Uh, hey." "Hey," they chorused in unison. "I'm, uh, looking for | Jet | "lAux3UsBQYmAjBcExWVOtQ==" |
"Only the Prophet may open it..." "Two Pieces of Eden..."' 'Ezio?' Leonardo looked quizzical, doffing his eyeglasses. 'What is it? Does this ring some kind of bell with you?' Ezio looked at him. He appeared to be coming to some kind of decision. 'We've known each other a long time, | Leonardo | "PEgx/ngYQBm0vpa8BnHLAA==" |
We pelted down the path toward the Little Palace. Nikolai and the royal guards trailed behind us, slowed by his frail father. At the entrance to the wooded tunnel, the King bent double, wheezing badly as the Queen wept and held tight to his arm. "I have to get them to the Kingfisher," said | Nikolai | "j4zL2AcASYW6iGSHtR1aPw==" |
"However," continues Higgins, nudging, once again, my ankles back together and pulling the hem of my buckskin skirt back down over my knees, over which knees it had crawled up a bit, "you really should stay out of the sun as it is not good for your complexion. I assume you'll be taking your lunch up here on the hatch?"... | Higgins | "Pd+BThYCRxex1c3TCrBtDg==" |
I noticed a lot of other people here were doing the same thing. I looked at Hugo and I realized that I don’t even know about it. There was some sort of bond between him and other people in this place. A waitress walked up to us. “Two coffees, please,” said | Hugo | "j05Hp8XkStCBvqUpROlkXA==" |
“Members of the Legion live up to a higher standard, however, so while you can pick any of the five physical education classes available, the later periods are generally more intense.” Monson didn’t say anything. He wasn’t sure what to say. “I would also suggest that you use one of your elective periods for additional ... | Monson | "bKcClKAsQfyqNSE4V1EH8w==" |
She reached out as if she meant to slap him, but stopped herself in time. She backed away from him. Deep breath in, deep breath out. "You're as good a manipulator now as you were then. 'I'm innocent, Cara.' 'You have to believe me, | Cara | "tIgTkrNpRw+gz+21XzVLpg==" |
“Seth…stop it…it’s me.” I start to laugh. I can’t believe I have a bird that talks just like Karen. “Wake up Seth.” I finally open my eyes all the way and see Karen standing right above me. I start to laugh the bird looks just like | Karen | "7ooD44WSQFWaZqY7mWFyhw==" |
“Yes, we were just discussing which one we want to use,” said Det. Christian. “I’m thinking we need a place that’s spread out. Not close to other houses. Clear lines of sight,” said Captain Weatherspoon. “Then we need to use the house on Donaldson. It fits that description perfectly,” said | Christian | "ZeFQWF/SS2GyJPzFlPgqpQ==" |
Now if you could -]" Keeble dug in his pocket and pulled out the money Colin and Mona had given him. "Me fix plane." He forced the notes into the dwarf's hand. "[You want to pay me to let you fix a plane? What, are you kidding?]" "Me watch. Learn. Fix plane." "[Look, you'd need to pay me more than twenty three pounds t... | planes | "UcUGbunLSpiMLiyuH6ywgw==" |
I re-read several times the two pages there were on defending against a Baobhan and I wished that I had not counted on this book having all the answers. I smelled terrible I was sure and so I took a quick shower. Toryn was in my room when I came out wrapped in a burgundy towel. “Get out of my room, | Toryn | "0D4VkQZcTHabEHz0y3gxbw==" |
Will smiled at me and then took off running again. I barely stood up and made it back to my chair. My knees felt weak. Heather leaned against the post as she gave me the most beautiful smile. "I love you, Heather." "I love you more," she said. I glanced out at Libby and Will and then looked back at | Heather | "Lr3b+1KFSnGgwgwgTfnNEw==" |
In the early evening, they took a taxi back to the museum district, but this time walked directly to the adjoining streets leading to Abu Qatada’s residence. Peter felt awkward trying to look casual strolling toward the tree-lined boulevard fronting the executive mansions. There were no other civilians on the street an... | Peter | "OtgEFOK/QJCSNpQE9mWLDw==" |
This was followed by ghostly bagpipes, and a few mournful Scottish voices singing, "How much is that doggeee in the window; the one with the waggely tail...." Macklin was staring in horror at a spectral haggis, when Polydoor broke into his reverie. "What are you looking at?" the acolyte snarled. Suddenly Macklin realiz... | Macklin | "FneVwrKvSOS7yAdeRx5YKQ==" |
"Why are you worrying about that trinket?" commands the large man who appears to be in charge of this ... costume party. Or whatever this is. "The Tarasova pearls are all over the floor, and you simply let them roll away from you." "We have them, Your Imperial Highness," a woman whispers as she and a few others-dressed... | pearls | "sEvUaQkpRoO3J+waxEbKuQ==" |
"I see you two had a busy night." Sophia blinked the sunlight out of her eyes becoming aware of Zero lying right close behind her, along with the evidence of his happiness to be that close. Jumping out of bed she headed toward the kitchen without looking back. There was nothing going on between her and | Zero | "ZTyESWWDRMm2SHtqTUBFwQ==" |
Their hoods never slipped from their faces, so I couldn't tell if they were men or women. When they'd gone, Mr. Tall let go of the woman's hand and stepped back. "Move your fingers," he said. The woman stared at him blankly. "Move your fingers!" he said again, and this time she gave them a | wiggle | "Z44/dOGxRD+rBgOO11a9+A==" |
“Still, when you look at it closely, there is always a certain amount of faith involved in believing.” Then Ananda added, “There is no faith involved in knowing, in certainty.” She pondered that for a while. “You’re right,” she said. “There is a difference.” “Certainty is a constant seeing,” said | Ananda | "RGUMpeX+QhClkjeYFvkxmw==" |
"By the Wolf?" "No," the other man said firmly, "not this time. We must be very near to the culmination of this long odyssey." "So we are to follow this phantom?" Dredger grunted, clearly not convinced. “No, my friend, this is no | phantom | "rqbrqqxbTtGmLunzGJOsSQ==" |
"I was just kidding," he defended. "Hey," Drew said, coming up behind me, slipping his arms around my waist. "I was just talking about taking them surfing with us this spring," Jay told Drew. "Really? You want me to teach you how to | surf | "vkCfLfFhT8K4IOtSNms1aQ==" |
“Yeah!” he replies. “OIL!” He knows. “And freedom! Sometime they talkingk about to have the freedom!” Al-Rasheed leans his head even further toward Ra’ad in affirmation of what he’s saying. The wind noise is nearly unbearable. “You sayingk we got to havingk the | freedom | "/KTWBbHaTwaHtDH6GbXzWQ==" |
Outside, the storm had passed, leaving only the sound of water dripping from the roof edges and the ever-present wind rattling the shingles. "He's staying in one of the trailers, you know." "What?" Startled, Maura looked her sister in the eye. "I said, Jefferson is staying in one of the | trailers | "XZhJV6DgSpmYOQ3d3u1OZA==" |
“You'll be sequestered for several weeks without any contact with the outside world,” Rousseau said. This explanation did not relieve Patrick of the sensation that Veronique was lost to him, however. As he considered the possibility, Rousseau mistook his hesitation as concern. “I'll be keeping a watch on her,” he told | Patrick | "vCbjz3fJR6+mh8cO1Qiq6g==" |
He had not had the time, with him being busy concentrating on extending his kingdom and raiding nearby settlements owned by other kingdoms. Now he stood wondering what would become of his empire if he were to die without an heir to take in his footsteps. ‘You seem troubled sire,’ Raphael, his most faithful aide and ser... | Raphael | "/i98rGFBRpy85ouq11fgcw==" |
The whole mechanism looked rather like a combined television and video player might look, if it had been invented and built three hundred years ago by Sir Isaac Newton. Which was, more or less, exactly what it was. "Watch," said Door. She placed the wooden ball onto a platform. Lights shone through the machine and into... | ball | "rE/++mblS86G4NYG0XFVyg==" |
"I haven't actually seen it since the first day Lucas had his crew in." "What?" Sandy peeled the paper off her lemon cupcake and took a bite. As she chewed, she asked, "Are you nuts? It's your kitchen. How can you not be curious about what they're doing in there?" Nicole found the paper she was looking for and slid it ... | Sandy | "Itzs8VT/QlWiCzQ1FnX+oA==" |
'The next item - the allotments by the roadworks on the A90. Jock - you were looking into an application under the Sites of Special Scientific Interest scheme.' 'Bad news, I'm afraid, Chris,' said Jock, beaming with satisfaction. 'The scheme's past its closing date for this year.' 'I'm not very pleased about that, | Jock | "lRd9E19hRRKeFK9AW4Sskw==" |
“A turtle on the brink of death would’ve already gotten there,” stated Mrs. Loya, shaking her head. “I’m pre. . .” “You’re what?” asked Mr. Loya. “I’m pregnant,” Valeria blurted. “Pregnant with a child?” asked Mrs. Loya, her tone scratchy. “No, I’m pregnant with a goat,” said | Valeria | "EsTAPhKnQGSUvJ62oybjIw==" |
He thought she must be wearing nearly ten sheer layers, and while he couldn’t see anything but material, he couldn’t seem to stop trying. He looked back up into eyes that knew exactly what he was thinking, and Sinclair handed her a scrap of paper. “My reference.” She took it and looked down at it. “Just who did you get... | reference | "BQPkr1DkTxq54kmotB8RhQ==" |
When Sully didn’t get a response, he jabbed Wally hard in the side with his elbow, throwing the wily con artist off balance. Still, the man didn’t answer. He remained transfixed by what was happening on the stage. “Wally, you better not be wasting my time.” Wally lifted his right hand and pointed at the | stage | "eloQpsYHRUan7aoEast6Dg==" |
Weldon Harper also receives reports, I'm sure. In fact, Hancock notified Wlodek through channels of the attempt in New Mexico. We received certain information from him that was quite helpful. Weldon Harper was also notified and had people on standby as well. Then there you were, Lissa. You were kept ignorant purposely ... | things | "ljPPEwMiSvy8heB3nz2EGA==" |
They were curled up at the far end of the container. They were wearing black. They hadn’t moved or said a word since we had been locked up. And they were barely breathing. If he hadn’t coughed, we would never have even known he was there. Maria and I moved back and away from the person who had | coughed | "jBe22yclSrK17FYU4Modhg==" |
It is just a precaution, but I would feel better knowing they are all together and safe.” Stephen did not hesitate. “Right away, Kay,” he agreed, and he was off running down the stairs, heading into the main doors. Leland did not take his eyes off the tent. “Do you have an idea of what is going on in there, | Kay | "vGhkiBaYQ1iskb9W8rAaLA==" |
“You can say that again,” replied Max. The man looked hesitantly at Max and then at me. He pursed his lips slightly and nodded, giving the impression that he had just made an important decision. “Bet you boys would like a hot shower,” he said. “Can’t think of anything I’d like more,” replied | Max | "oYfuBja8RwGJF6whXCJHIA==" |
She was practically salivating. I pulled Kyle over to the side. "Tame your dog Kyle; she is embarrassing you." He glared at me, "Angela, let's go." I looked over at Connor who was steadily smiling at me. "What?" "Nothing, you are just..." "Just what | Connor | "Sl+jPkfbRbaxc931fmVLYA==" |
“I have proof that these types of men can’t be rehabilitated. I have proof that that these types of men have the culture of hate for Men of Color imbedded in their hardened hearts.” Julian Moore scooped up Xavier’s shirt from the floor and handed it back to him. After he put it back on Julian said to the warden, while ... | Xavier | "2zP8HnTBTCWov8YeV7S7Ag==" |
Just so you know." Why am I telling him this? "Text me if you want. I know you still have my phone." I add it at the end, and then write my number a corner of my list and give it to him. I don't ask if he knows how to | text | "4QQQldYeSrOKqdChtatIIA==" |
I guess now you'll have two places in the world where you belong, instead of only one." Natalie nodded slowly, then turned to her father. Blake moved closer, kneeling in front of Natalie. For once, he didn't look like a three-hundred-fifty-dollar-an-hour lawyer. He looked like a scared, vulnerable man. "I've made some ... | Natalie | "JOWxHjdeSTuzOfqIt7gIRg==" |
I had a hundred truths. Nothing worked. Charlie believed Jenny Flick. "But you even know she's a mythomaniac!" I said. "Stop using those big words. You sound like a f**king geek." "Maybe I am a f**king geek." "Maybe you're more than a | geek | "bcjPYu0gTUeeOcQEhE7w7w==" |
My chest feels so tight from the anxiety squeezing it, I'm surprised I'm still breathing. "I made a promise." Nyelle's whisper barely cuts through the rain. She stops in front of me at the edge of the forest with the cabin in sight, her hands clenched tight. "Do you still have to keep the | promise | "Mm7gkhc4QWmAe1Xu4W4sQw==" |
The Queen has—” “No takers, Nancy,” said Duke, punching Bland in the groin. The British secret agent went down, turning a curious shade of blue-orange. When he went outside again, Duke was just in time to see the remaining pirates keel-hauling Ken Goodspeed by dragging him under an SUV. “Quit it,” said Duke. His revolv... | pirates | "cv1fJOWFRBOphopequx2ng==" |
"A pity squared: first that I have none to eat and second that I can't remember eating one to begin with! Where is my shirt, Will Henry?" "I think I saw it on your wardrobe, sir." I trailed behind him into the bedroom. As he buttoned his shirt, I said, "I could run down there now, | sir | "YKmh8JL4QRq0W9+jNcRNQg==" |
"We could go back,"I suggested weakly. "Tel them their magical road thingie didn't work for us." But Jenna shook her head. "It can't be that bad,"she muttered. "We could try to go together,"I said. "I think we'd both fit, and that way, if we end up transported to another dimension or morphed into a wal , at least we'd ... | company | "lXcMEHhHQeC8fBihgieTUg==" |
He has retreated toward his own land. The others will find him and regroup their army," said Ares. It took Gregor a moment to recognize the mouse they placed on the next raft. He looked smaller, more vulnerable, dead. "Is that Cartesian?" "He died defending the nursery," said | Ares | "iYZjF84lQ4K1a55Y9JLseA==" |
His grin widened. "I was fairly certain someone would try to follow us. I have been giving it quite a bit of thought as we walked, working out a plan." Ivory's amber gaze narrowed as it drifted over his face. He looked younger. Happier. She had done that but ... "Trust me, | Ivory | "aKO0/OtfQZ666UjLvAu44g==" |
But it has really strong instincts." "Are you aware that at five eleven this morning, two people in Scottsdale were discovered with their throats torn out?" Indal's hands and feet went cold. "No, I wasn't aware of that." "What did you do this morning, | Indal | "3uPV4avVTVexRVDuGmgIWg==" |
On a lighter note, Dorrie said we can go visit Emmet soon. She spoke to his doctor and he said Emmet has been settling into a new routine and living arrangement and would like a few more weeks. I wonder if Emmet said that, or if the doctor just assumed he needed more time. The mentally ill don’t have much of a | voice | "cXs71qUNTemliPnKhJXnDA==" |
A pressure in my brain darkens my vision momentarily – the wolf pushing for control. I push back, and my sight clears. I’ve stopped running. Suddenly my human side with its gift of reason presses to the forefront. traps beware of traps I stand stock still in the snow, looking around. How would I be able to tell if ther... | trap | "XDf1UksARPuzRsHfSY31aw==" |
Well, I guess you know where you were. I’d just heard that. I think Mrs. Klassen across that street said it. You know better than me if your band—orchestra—was in Brazil. Come on, Poo-poo. Bring me the ball.” Chloe didn’t know if she’d been to | Brazil | "jc+sP6AwR42XGd1mHgGO+g==" |
Her briefcase fell open and he was looking down the barrel of her gun. “Ninety-ninth, please,” she said again. He nodded slowly, and reached for his key as if he was going to comply. Then he lunged for the alarm button. As if she wouldn’t have anticipated this. A swift kick sent his arm away from the | button | "UYE2PyUqTIaGyKtN/3hvEw==" |
You will be allowed to leave after you have received a complete physical examination”, and then he leaves the room. [19] Evens enters another room where a twelve year old girl is being held under the watchful eye of a military policeman. Evens asks the M.P. for his baton and it is handed over to him. Evens looks at the... | baton | "YDx3azWTQsqtcawbUGce1Q==" |
Last night had been wonderful. She couldn't remember a time when she'd been so happy. Throughout the night Edward had made love to her, taking her to new heights of pleasure and back. "What the f**k, Zero?" Edward said. Opening her eyes she became aware of the gazes falling on her and | Edward | "Em7SUpTgSrqfdoGCzoYfJA==" |
Lestat was sleeping kind of in this chapel in this old convent...." "I remember from the books," said Antoine. "Yeah, well, it was Armand who cleared the town. Antoine, please don't go there. He'll blast you right off the face of the Earth." "I have to go," said | Antoine | "eP8hIj5uT2m7Mfeh3JT1gw==" |
In other words, the job came first. A lot of families suffered for that. A lot of failed marriages. A lot of infidelity. It was hard to hold a family together when you were never home. Marines worked long hours. Hard hours. We trained. We deployed. The job followed us home... There was no "off" time for a | Marine | "BLmn3vmZQxi1tusbKcWvTg==" |
“Humph!” Sacha dried himself as much as he could and left the bathroom heading towards his dorm, putting on his watch, with Pip in tow. Matron was coming up the stairs with a pile of towels. She looked at Sacha’s bedraggled state. “Looks like someone has been giving you a shower, | Sacha | "mYLsMopbT6C+l2ZpC2PJuA==" |
“Listen, Tim,” Teresa suggested once over the phone when he was on his way to Pat, “if you want to, I could come to your place. I mean, your hotel. I gather you do not feel comfortable in my apartment.” “That is not the reason, | Teresa | "uDycUNxMRpKkcQNMxSbCIw==" |
"I see you took out a few of the guests." "Guests?" "Don't worry, they had it coming. But there're three more of them, probably unarmed. They were playing cards in the dining room before you rolled in." "You okay? You seem-" "No, I'm not | okay | "DLiALsyQRdS7g51Zn4ckGQ==" |
For a moment, she stared at the ice cubes and shards of green glass scattered in the puddle on the floor, and then she gasped. She was in labor. The baby was coming. Upstairs, Vince turned off the shower. Though he had never mentioned it to Cara, he grew more nervous about the baby with each passing day. Sometimes he w... | Cara | "whtfHa6UT/KBZwhIHLS4MA==" |
ANGELA I first met him in a church. I had a thing for churches back then; I suppose I still do. They're so quiet most of the time, a quiet that's different from anyplace else, cool and peaceful and contemplative in their very nature. I'm not religious, not the way my mother is, but I like | churches | "FbHACecfQk+KDPRNHmGFfw==" |
I can't help wondering ... What do you want?' The buffalo holder absorbed this one for consideration, too. And it seemed to Rincewind that the slowness of the thought process wasn't due to native stupidity, but more to do with the sheer size of the question. He could feel it spreading out so that it incorporated the so... | universe | "FwIWJaZ/SO+PAY3snLaKZA==" |
"I'm becoming quite reflective as I get older, and I just realized that love and loss share some of the same stages. You are definitely in denial." "I'm not in love," Rachid said curtly. Dominic laughed. "Famous last words. Come on, let's go see your father. I have a honeymoon to return to." As they walked, Rachid said... | Dominic | "SevP0SygSLu3wMlOiArE6w==" |
"I told you we were supposed to move the cattle," his brother Ned chimed in. Jake stifled an urge to bang his head against the wall. Ned's voice often acted like nails across a chalkboard in his mind. This was one of those times. And it was a reminder that while someday Jake would inherit the Double-Bar-K and finally g... | Ned | "WHGBOvkpRFOFbS+GLEv7cA==" |
Anyway, I'm headed south in the morning, after I get some more cantaloupes, bananas, and other fruit and vegies, and put them out tonight for Issy and her friends." "Turtle friends?" "Turtles, and lots of other animals too. Apparently, when the turtles talk, other animals listen, and the turtles have come to a consensu... | turtles | "jx/q7eIMR1aZab2Sn17tqw==" |
Given…”. Keith moaned from his spot on the couch. “Just let me go already. You can’t keep me here like this. Elise, please, you’re such a good person. Let me go and we can work this out.” Owen glared at him warningly, causing him to silence immediately, then turned back to | Elise | "e8cv3We/TLGjgpfs3P3E7w==" |
Still... she would feel a lot better if she had some kind of plan to get him back. Hmm. Jaeden padded away from her mother and wandered into the kitchen. A magik was standing on the porch, but he was a few meters from the kitchen doors. She was fast. Perhaps not as fast as Caia and Lucien, but fast enough to get past t... | magik | "xhHYY5lhT8Wl6PgDDCgvrg==" |
She wondered if his new confidence had to do with her asking him to help with security. “I’ve listened to Rick’s security recommendations and think we should start by securing the driveway with a gate equipped with a key pad and phone.” Hank slid the assessment over to Anne. Rick glanced at Hank, and then turned his at... | Anne | "ns8gS78YQymenbBDapnAfw==" |
Bond had no intention of playing with the man again. And it was no good starting a you-did-I-didn't argument unless he caught Goldfinger doing something even more outrageous. Bond would just have to try and beat him, cheating and all. Now Bond's twenty-foot putt was no joke. There was no question of going for the | hole | "U1wyqWUdT2ibqz57SjlK9A==" |
The Elite rarely visit the Catacombs." I did a one-eighty and found Corrine standing behind us. Derek was more reluctant to face the beautiful witch. He slowly twisted around before glaring at Corrine. "Hello to you too." They dueled with glares before both directed their attention toward me. "So you finally decided to... | Catacombs | "4m7FrD75S2ug/B3MPWHaqA==" |
We saw him discreetly putting everything in his backseat into the trash bag. He then drove over to the dumpster by the dorms and threw the trash bag in there. We watched as our stalker started his car and followed Ryan out of the parking lot and out onto the main road. We waited a couple of minutes to be sure and ran o... | dumpster | "NcKrqxQVQM2J78TQn90mrg==" |
She'd had no choice, though: she couldn't possibly keep the fact that she was a vampire secret from her identical twin, Olivia, even if Olivia was human. She and Olivia had only discovered each other at the beginning of the school year. They'd been separated at birth and adopted by different par- ents, so Ivy hadn't kn... | Olivia | "Nu6h+VMjQMyXxPKyddMxSA==" |
Belgarath asked. "He said that I'd recognize it when I came to it." "Is that all he said about it?" "He said that it was very important and that it was going to change me." Belgarath shook his head. "Why does everything always have to be in | riddles | "0m0gGN6FRG2gqjvUYYADkA==" |
After Heather left, she was going to tell Jeff the truth. She fully intended to let him have his dog, but he'd have to wait a while. She'd been practicing what to say. She'd even come up with a compromise. They could get a cat. Cats didn't seem to mind being left on their own, and they didn't need to be | walked | "K5ACTD7aREK8G5zGKUrWaA==" |
He was about to wave it away and buy something else when Ellie stepped up beside him. "Can I ask you one more question?" she said. "Just for research purposes?" The woman nodded, chewing her lip. "Have you ever even heard of a whoopie pie?" "I don't-" she began, then looked at Graham, who raised his chin up and down al... | Ellie | "mk9MsRxXRY2c+z28Yr0u+Q==" |
Martha thought she should begin with the simplest stuff, and then move on to the more difficult stuff. And what was the simplest stuff? `Alright kids,' began Martha Manning, `those of us who are adults need you kids to do some things. So listen up. Your life depends on it.' Everyone had stopped talking and everyone was... | Martha | "lG/bz/7iS4KYFWjoqKZDNg==" |
Well, it was like that. Something had grabbed my cane, and I was being pulled along with it whether I wanted to be or not. I don’t know how. I don’t know why. But I got pulled along with it, and we went through.” I heard him stand and walk around the desk again, and a few seconds later, he tugged gently on the | cane | "S3zSJAs9QPiRrxVsm07X4A==" |
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