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“Quick, everyone, look for the poster for Cats! I wanna see Cats!” said Khalil. “I don’t think that’s playing anymore,” said Dwight, trying to get a look at the scenery while Khalil hogged the window. “Whaaaaaaaat? I finally get to New York, and there’s no | Cats | "UeNzOJtLQYGfg0Kss9BeZw==" |
He ripped off his boots and socks, leaving them scattered over the meadow. She slipped off her socks, then neatly rolled them and stashed them in her boots. "It's just a different culture here. In the western world, men have learned to be more sensitive to a woman's needs." She perched her hat on top of her | boots | "a6TAy4ZNR3OSTU7fagxEkA==" |
She watched her mother's message three more times in the upstairs common room. Marron stayed with her, patting her knee and making soft comforting sounds. She looked down at the handkerchief wadded in her hand. Her heart ached, like it was ripping inside of her. The pain only seemed to get worse. "It happened in Ag 6,"... | Marron | "Jp2LoxxlSyGd0lpUcfviVA==" |
Whether those two facts were connected, time would tell, but right now she was going to assume Julia was telling the truth. At least the truth as far as Julia remembered it to be. Ronni forced a smile onto her face and walked back into the room. “I caught her just in time, | Julia | "H2WhPRcgTrCJnZhko9CFQg==" |
Thomas "Dragon" Anthony was a man who seemed to always put her on edge. "If you're going to be working with the EOD," Thomas murmured as he lifted one dark eyebrow, "rough flights will be the least of your worries." Noelle forced herself to take a long, deep breath. She didn't want to show any weakness in front of | Thomas | "DYI1tm5ARB+qsq/9TOiNTg==" |
Instead, we wound deeper into the keep until we stood at a set of glass doors leading out to some sort of garden or atrium. "Our lord is outside," explained one of the guards, about to open the doors. Volusian blocked his way. "Get a herald to announce her. She's not a prisoner anymore. And use her titles." The man hes... | herald | "cNTBM9qIR2WUIpC2fH6qqQ==" |
"I've always wanted an emeraldcut solitaire." I kicked Vee under the table. She jabbed me with her fork. "Oww! " I said. Our waitress paused at the end of the table long enough to ask, "Anything to drink?" Elliot looked over the top of his menu, first at me, then at | Vee | "RkDlwjD7QhGlDQN9rvP1Gg==" |
A minute later she finally found her voice. "Can you, please, order your driver to stop? I'll take another taxi." "Do you see an abundance of taxis around here?" "That's my problem." "I beg to differ." "Listen, I have the number of the company that sent me the first | taxi | "SvkoIOdkQq63RXrmygvlBA==" |
He shook his head, took a step back and held his hands up as he tried to smile without losing a cigarette. “Yes you can,” Julia said in a reassuring voice. “I’ve already focused on my friend. You just have to click the shutter, on top, here.” He nodded sheepishly, through his cigarette away and took the | camera | "4Yp8j6O8R8eiDl8ifT6D7Q==" |
I'm having a luncheon here. And since you were so rude the other day, I never got to finish my discussions with Nancy so I could arrange for the menu. Not very nice of you, Sophie dear." Sophie gritted her teeth against the patronizing tone Evelyn was using. "Yet another bad choice of clothes, | Sophie | "MiAH7T08RO6tmzJAOOYgYg==" |
Everyone greeted each other with excitement. Faolan grabbed Orin up in a big hug, and then welcomed them to journey with their company back to the village. “It seems I was wrong,” Faolan said, walking over to Ava. “We paid dearly for our ignorance.” She saw respect but also a vestige of old pain and fear in his eyes be... | Orin | "G+5rzNdTQAOfzKAZXRPJ8g==" |
I don't want you to step on the glass." He moved me aside, since we were both still wearing just our socks. "I'll get the broom," he said, leaving me standing there, still holding the kitten. How was it possible? Why would they be in the same picture? Clearly, they were close if they were in the same | picture | "8LyK3o2wQYyEYAVoeZQJJQ==" |
The man they were after was a family member of LeTorque. A body was found in his closet which, at one time, was in the isolation ward of a prison a future family member ran. The coincidence appeared pretty high on the probability scale they would have something to do with each other. “Why does she now go by the name | LeTorque | "zDgeSb4LSOiY7OPV2Q5Thw==" |
He punched a code on a keypad on his car’s dashboard. The square started lowering. When he’d dropped twenty feet or so, a black opening gaped in front of the car. He hit the accelerator and roared into the tunnel beneath Lake Anterra. WHEN he stepped into HQ a few minutes later, he smiled. Corey always smiled whenever ... | HQ | "/Mzt6RUzRcW9c/ybbtmV3Q==" |
"Okay then," the enactor said, holding up the blank disc of glass. "I show you lens making from beginning." He picked up a short wooden ruler and a sharp metal scribe in the other hand. "We must get the exact center of the disc, so it spins perfetto." The Master carefully used the crude ruler to determine the exact cen... | scribe | "2UeahF2BSpiZ6o+mpW9+Zg==" |
Earlier, she had taken a hover train to reach this part of Noir. Kat noticed a black van with dark tinted windows parked near Bes and panicked. She needed to get a hold of her paranoia. The Council and the Factory could no longer track her, so it was just a van. No one was after her, and Kat nodded as if she convinced ... | van | "qGbyXQbDQcypIXGiKYT24w==" |
"So we hopefully don't die finding it, then we bring it back and... what?" "That is why we need the scroll, Kevin. The scroll will tell us." Samantha had a way of making everything seem simple even when it wasn't. "What happens if Charlotte can't get the | scroll | "zifvVq3BQpCl4o5+Ae7WoA==" |
"Apparently they had only just begun their hike, when about half a kilometer into the scrub, they saw a whole heap of birds gathering near a clearing just off the track a ways. Julia went over for a closer look; she thought it might have been an injured animal or something. As you can imagine, it didn’t take them long ... | animal | "wFEl9f/oT7ulGmKR2GaYNQ==" |
She shifted and her elbow hit the horn, the loud noise jarring them both. She jumped back into her seat, laughing. "Wow. I think I had more finesse when I was younger." He drank in her flushed face and red lips as he tried to catch his breath. "Oh, I think you still have plenty of | finesse | "JKzqMlJJR5aY4bh5h6tJjg==" |
"If ye want to leave, I'll send ye home to Dunscaith tomorrow," Connor said, though he prayed she would not go. He loved her so much. * * * Was her happiness to end this quickly? Connor called Dunscaith her home, but it could never be that without him. She had no home. "What do you want me to do, | Connor | "oIyITXVxR22FmDadu94CAA==" |
The scene shifted back to the anchorman because someone in the control room saw Nick begin to lose his patience. “Are you going to tell us what the third line said, Wally?” The screen changed again after showing the anchorman gritting his teeth while asking the question. “Yep, you betcha I can, | Nick | "i8kplHuHRKqU2yWvRdiJxg==" |
“Now, come with me,” Mae flicks her hand down to the square. I follow. As I do, I shut my mind off. The caring, feeling side—I just put up a wall. I won't react, I tell myself. No matter what she does, I won't | react | "PZqebpBJQs6QhNnzwlqq3g==" |
Between the disgust in Miracle's eyes and the growing pain in his hand, Hardy was feeling worse by the second. "Here, I'll call 911." Hardy yelped when, out of habit, he reached into his pocket with his right hand to retrieve his phone. That got Miracle's attention. "Let me see your hand, | Hardy | "GS5UkM8yT/e9rPT81xbb2Q==" |
I am here to know her past not her present. I quickly move through the kitchen ignoring the many draws and cupboards. My first priority is her laptop, which has been moved from the kitchen table. I enter the hall and pass the woman who I barely acknowledge. Into the study and straight to the desk where I find the | laptop | "z03y6v1xSTaqH1HhaR629g==" |
He was the one who called the shots down here. My life depended upon his decision. But that would be the worst time to get cold feet. There was no going back. We got into a kind of shuttle bus, at least that was what it felt like. Then we walked again and I felt like we were raised as if we’d been in a huge | elevator | "YZ8gxGd/QfmqjRmBGcnG4Q==" |
It was perhaps one of the more considerate things Cornelia had ever done for him, but Justin had no time to expound on her kindness. "I ..." He glanced back at Mae, and although she'd transformed into tough praetorian mode for Cornelia's benefit, he still thought he could see a glimpse of that lingering vulnerability. ... | Cornelia | "XcgW7AtoQRK3mwOoegzVcQ==" |
“You must be thirsty.” She pressed a silver goblet into her hands. “Thank you, Eve,” Gabriel said and smiled at her. She bowed again and hurried away. Dani watched her disappear into a tent. “What was that about?” she asked as she stared down at the | goblet | "OHyU+69FQriMflofwruH2Q==" |
Throughout the ages of the universe, death is just a stall in life. The possibility of the elements forming in the exact positions used to make us living is complete, it is not empty. The manifestations of humanity are endless, and this simulation is proof of it. Throughout the infinite series of universe, it is incorr... | die | "W7HsgvMUQmuhjw2azHIDmg==" |
Ashlyn was the new mother of the warrior's twin babies. For a long while, Kane watched Ashlyn, silent. She was a delicate beauty with honey-colored hair and skin, and she swayed in a rocker, singing to the bundle of joy clutched lovingly in her arms. Beside her, Maddox swayed in a second | rocker | "wZy18GMaRb+vTl3yEwZ1OA==" |
"Crystals," Marika said. He glanced sharply at her. "That's correct. Sometimes the Great Wind would blow small shards from the city into the desert sands. I'd dug up dozens, some as large as my thumbnail." He held up his stumped wrist. "That is, when I still had a | thumb | "BEQcwzMUQqOL5lB99SKsCg==" |
I am impressed with your initiative. It kind of reminds me of a very short story.” Marie smiled. “Would you like to hear it?” she asked. Amber nodded. “Four people were sitting on a beach bench, and one decided to take a swim. How many people were left on the beach | bench | "3R4UmLyiRN6mdRsxpI9DcA==" |
“Lil’ man, you want to go to bed?” He shook his head and rubbed his eyes, she watched him look up at her grinning and then reaching out for the kitten. “Was waiting for you Aunt Dia. Where did you go; did you get us donuts?” “I went for a run, and no, I didn’t get you | donuts | "EcpkDHK4R8eoediPd48VAw==" |
They didn’t call it that, but as part of their public relations they are doing tours. We could go and somehow slip away.” I smiled at Jackie. “Look at you. You’re turning into a regular Nancy Drew. But how are we going to sneak around without getting caught?” “Your boyfriend has a cousin that works there,” replied | Jackie | "55ODErKnTSOrLd5sE05q+A==" |
so i do not have to tell you the pressures of doing business.” “pardon me?” “i said, you own your own store –” the pop of a microphone saved us all from oblivion. i hadn’t given much thought to where Chester Springs had been this whole time. unsolicited question answered by his voice. rich and buttery, pouring generous... | speakers | "KIvn4GmOR+qc3gHn7CJC0A==" |
"Oh he got that installed a few years back now." "That son-of-a-bitch!" "Hey!" Gaia grumbled from the bed. "I take offence to that. Especially since, if it weren't for me, your life would be very dull right about now." Her daughter, Artemis snorted, "It is | dull | "Yzvpew9DQcumsuWzbpH4HQ==" |
It didn't make a whole lot of sense, but I couldn't think of any other reason she'd be hiding things like this from me, or why Dusty had suddenly decided to cook dinner with me, seeing as how he couldn't cook at all. But of course, I pretended that I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. I'd play along. Dusty sta... | homework | "ktgTc6q1TVShFKxjbJc9nQ==" |
Bunker 108 was a center for xenobiological research, which might have justified keeping its location under wraps. If such research were seized or destroyed, it would completely frustrate our efforts to understand what was going on at the Ragnarok impact site, over a thousand miles away in Nebraska and Wyoming. I was gl... | Bunker | "4mhSM9NlRLuwiTv0bvXxTA==" |
He curled his arm, lifting her and bringing her straight to his chest so that he could catch her in his arms and swing her up. In one graceful move, he rose to his feet, then twirled her around. "Airplane, airplane, airplane," she started chanting while Jess turned faster. Her mother gaped at them. "You're going to be ... | Jess | "QNFXtOGpTaOj5c0XETgWrg==" |
Jerry dropped her eyes and tried not to remember the education she acquired at the same age. Ethan followed the direction of her thoughts and kept talking. “What’s your kitchen specialty? Or do you cook at all?” “I make a mean chicken noodle soup.” Jerry neglected to tell him that it was from a | can | "FPmD8skgRpmdTsg2ouPF+w==" |
'I used to get arrested on an average of once a week. They never would throw me in the dungeon, though, no matter what kind of names I called my father. I tried very hard to get thrown into the dungeon, but the police wouldn't cooperate.' 'Why on earth did you want to spend time in a | dungeon | "eQHiiJnTRROn7VQIGuf3yg==" |
I couldn’t believe I’d ever thought I loved him. “I want us to work things out,” he pleaded. “I want us back together. I won’t give you a divorce.” I just smiled. This wasn’t the 1800’s. He didn’t have the option of not giving me a | divorce | "ScvwImPxQBW4UV7bmZjU8A==" |
“Aye.” “And what are you looking at?” “Molly. She’s a bee but she’s dead.” “Well, that is very sad. May I look as well?” “Aye.” Shelly extended the glass to her. To Miss Currivard’s great credit, she too sank to her knees, took the glass and examined the | bee | "w7FyXTFtTRuK1iQeDV7i5Q==" |
Luther pulled out his own medical kit and wiped the area around her hip with more antiseptic before applying a topical antibiotic. "We realized it isn't necessary for the woman to be attracted to the man-only that the man wants her." Briony frowned. "That's ridiculous. Why would she ever agree to have someone's baby if... | attracted | "F17VEgRVRA+ZgdgVziC98Q==" |
Soon it was time to beach the canoes and head back to the main lodge for a snack. As the campers scurried up toward the lodge, Jack spoke to Kacey. “Hey, great job! I really appreciate your help!” “Oh, you’re welcome,” she smiled. He read her nametag and said, | “Kacey | "SBblAf1MTwSVIPQGLj0nZw==" |
"This food was prepared for the coronation. Please, begin." Gregor lifted his bread, dipped it in the cream sauce, and took a big bite. For a while, they all concentrated on the food. Except Nerissa, who seemed to be mostly rearranging hers. "I am afraid I am a poor conversationalist," said | Nerissa | "UEm2nRLfRlmOzQVE+aWzcg==" |
He took the phone from my hand and set it on the bed while he handed me the next box. I smiled as I bit my bottom lip anxiously unwrapping, excited like a child on Christmas morning, the perfect silver square box. I removed the top and inside sat a stunning silver bracelet with the infinity symbol encased in diamonds. ... | diamonds | "yo7zuyavSCCxHQDvM2kIgA==" |
"Is that…?" Zach asked. "There's no way Kiyu dropped it twice." I crept closer. "Not a good idea, Julia." But he loaded a bolt into his crossbow and covered my careful approach. I was right. The piece of lace was the same one that I had found at the crime scene in the Houses and returned to | Kiyu | "DC4cYZCQSaKaolZmy4vCOg==" |
Don't worry, I'll let you get back to it soon. I only want your opinion." Blast her, had she come here to throw him off guard on purpose? When had she gotten so good at the game? "My opinion on what?" he asked. "Your new hat?" "Not my hat, although thank you for | noticing | "Wy3sBtpWSKSOzQnEsazywQ==" |
Godric did not budge until he finished his own meal. Then he told Edric to find some honey. They carried it to Dudda and smeared it over the angry injury. Dudda watched them with teary eyes, fearful yet desperate to trust them. “What did you do to me?” “I did my best to heal you,” said | Godric | "pONoHtLbR4elzF9uH3scQQ==" |
"Gramma appreciated all you did for her over the last few years." "It was the least we could do," Mrs. Townsend said, releasing Gracie from her grasp. "Cordelia was always the first one to pitch in when others needed help." Cordelia. The sound of her grandmother's Christian name startled Gracie. She knew Gramma Del but... | Cordelia | "p+akmJabTy6loOPSafZzJg==" |
She put the belt on and watched him drive the car out of the parking lot. "What are you in the mood for?" he asked. "A juicy, cooked burger." Gabriel burst out laughing. He drove further in the city until they found a burger bar. She stayed in the truck while he went in to | order | "yPSNoFrIQO6KtozNwYCMiQ==" |
He finally managed to get her a pair of earrings while she was buying everybody socks. That evening, when Mrs. Cormaci came by with an armload of presents for them, Gregor answered the door. "So, you're finally up and around, Mister," she said. At first Gregor didn't know what she was talking about; then he remembered ... | flu | "ynwZ8Ch7TQGsCQUNy4dxuQ==" |
Thankfully, the principal had given her the day off to take care of the arrangements. All she had to do was drop off her lesson plan for the sub. She'd just gotten dressed and walked into the kitchen when the phone rang. She answered it, and Detective Mathews's deep voice filled the line. Without preamble, he said, "We... | suspect | "g1YXzIp6QYi9BZu5o6Z+7A==" |
This is serious business, and we need to think things through." Sera didn't want a long argument. She knew Dak had a point about the clothes, but figured saying so wasn't the way to get Riq on board. "You're probably right," she said. "Maybe we shouldn't worry about the | clothes | "8ziag3WYRmeXBWzasal26A==" |
Geramn pulls his pack from his back and reaches into it, extracting a water skin. He pops open the top and squirts a stream of water into his mouth. His stomach grumbles, reminding him it has been several hours since his last meal. He grabs several strips of deer jerky from his pack and then closes it. Dropping the pac... | jerky | "X5y9s8yBTo20FdL6M1Rr6w==" |
Should I make this change? I have the Tn’trith princeling almost here, I could tell him of my decision right now.” “That would be unwise, sire.” Ribeag looked up. That was a careful insult. A Tr’nah prince was never unwise. He may be uninformed by underlings, or knowledgeable in a manner that was unclear to those benea... | unwise | "zGf6X6eXTbCGImU/0SWFzw==" |
**** For the next few days and even weeks, I’m always cautious with my cell, home phone, and walkabouts. I look at my caller ID first before answering. If it’s an unknown number, I refuse to answer it and let it go to voicemail. For our home phone, I always let Gigi answer it. Mandy hardly calls me on my home phone. Bu... | calling | "/HZ6Kh81TlCbzXX2gdflhw==" |
Sparkled eyed her suitcase nervously, and Lacey decided to use an oldie-but-goodie distraction trick, one that would hopefully keep her daughter from checking and rechecking her suitcase for items she might have forgotten for the rest of the night. "Are you taller?" she asked Sparkle. "You look taller to me." That drew... | suitcase | "tizm4dQvRx6Nq8dMdCFHqQ==" |
When their arms were full, Clint followed as Max quickly but carefully threaded his way back through the rubble to the front door. They were halfway there when Max stopped and froze. Not realizing he'd stopped, Clint rammed headlong into his back. They both scrambled from the impact to keep their footing. "What the hec... | Max | "WW5aZuAoS7ykku9rVbuOoQ==" |
"But AJ, Frederick, Mal has told me she is not pregnant. He says there is no way." "Shelly," Frederick began while AJ rolled her eyes at her mother's apparent stupidity. "Mal means there is no way it could be his. He doesn't mean she could not be | pregnant | "SQ9pfkEfTuqEAfGFw0Ybrg==" |
“It was so good to get your call. It’s been too long.” She planted a big kiss on Michael’s cheek before she turned to Anne. “So you’re Michael’s young lady.” “Anne, this is Sarah,” said Michael. “It’s nice to meet you, | Sarah | "MIjxElSpSmSbv34SaKdPdw==" |
Violet looked around as if searching for their youngest sister. “I haven’t seen her yet this morning.” “All right.” Iris headed back toward the door. “You hunt up Rose, and I’ll put my horse away and change. Then we can leave.” “I suppose you’re champing at the bit to get a mail-order husband, are you, | Iris | "MYXwFaMvQJ69M5OqB75R/A==" |
Silas knew what Bishop Aringarosa would call it. Divine intervention. "I had wanted to free you earlier," the servant apologized," but it was impossible. With the police arriving at Chateau Villette, and then at Biggin Hill airport, this was the first possible moment. You understand, don't you, | Silas | "BUG+w4afT+u9wIpJcW63tg==" |
They could feel the sweat trickling down the side of their heads. When their boss spoke in this calm tone, it meant he was raging inside. "I swear, we didn't see anything," said Gerald. "We were dragging her into the van and then we were knocked out," Anthony explained. "Sam didn't see anything either and he was lookin... | Gerald | "E/BKltTbR/ykPKgDjsyr1g==" |
She groaned as she fought to keep her shoulder from popping out of its socket. “Nice catch,” said Lee. He closed his eyes and fell backward off the beam. Haven watched his body fall toward the ground. She turned away at the moment of impact and saw that the little girl was looking up at her calmly. A groan of exertion ... | beam | "yjtqXyHZStWGbkoRKjFMNw==" |
Although the flames burned hot, he simply disappeared up the chimney. Another gasp of awe spread through the room. "Savannah makes magic wherever she goes," Jacques agreed. "Those children will never forget this night." Savannah waved her wand just as the footsteps overhead indicated St. Nick was climbing back into the... | reindeer | "0gucwBddTr+EhTylxzA+Mw==" |
As the moon rose and its light filtered through the branches and leaves of the tree, the tiny golden star painted on the fingernail of her ring finger began to sparkle and wink...a reminder of the night sky. A sudden gust of wind tumbled the basket several feet from Karyn and swept several strands of her hair across he... | Karyn | "Akcyu91vRO6IFWPCCgS3bA==" |
Chris’s voice had come from Paige’s left. An electric buzzing sound cycling between highs and lows came from the same direction. Paige took a couple more steps down into the pit. A dim orange candle flickered in a far corner casting a weak halo of light on what looked like a small desk. She couldn’t make out much else ... | Chris | "FPV7ORvfRzywLp100IfRLg==" |
“Harlin this…Demke,” the commander said. “Copy, go ahead,” Harlin replied. “We’ve...ad unreliable hits on Speciali…Orton’s trans…der from when it…last active. We’re…ending you the two coord…ates now.” “Understood, standing by,” said | Harlin | "20OHpJsIRBuOwLzUtZVJBw==" |
Amber got out of the car and met Olivia half way down the walk. The girls hugged and climbed back into the car. Amber drove to Charlie’s Place and the girls ordered their favorites from times past. “Wow, this really takes me back,” Olivia said. “Yeah, I know,” replied | Amber | "HL1L5DYHSBGEF7Qam7sgvA==" |
“Relax, Leanne. I’ve got no intention of telling her how the switch is done. And it’s not like anyone will believe her if she blabs. Everybody thinks she’s nuts, her and her mother.” The Black Widow gestures to the table. “Can you hand me one of those daiquiris, | Leanne | "bn8bSZM8Q2SExBa4g8kZ6g==" |
Cole paused. "The sooner we get back into Missouri, the better off well be. If we push it, we can be across the line before dark. Then we can unload the horses in Westport tomorrow morning and still be home by supper time." It took the three only a moment to organize the horses for the trip back to | Missouri | "6IpCwO4qS/G1zSssIoVNLw==" |
With all the extra work as of late, she'd never told Tara about the projects he'd hired her for. "I'm working on his office here in Providence and his home in Newport." That answered Tara's question but not her own. What brought him to her office today? "You can send him in, | Tara | "OLt0nVeRQ12ek2jnE3OXJA==" |
"I'm just calling to say that I'm sorry about the whole Lottie thing. I should have figured it out sooner, but Zack never mentioned her last name." "It's okay. It's not your fault." "This is going to make things weirder. I mean, weirder than they already are." I couldn't deny it, because things were going to be | weird | "6nYNeCjJSP6aBDVVo+1YGQ==" |
“Let’s go!” Maisie stared in horror as Mark and Janice sprinted past the zombie, who swung his arms at them, but missed. He turned back to Maisie. He brought his arms up to grab her. She got to her feet and threw herself between his legs. She crawled along the ground to put some distance between her and the | zombie | "MJOFIJ/hQryqgJjyBu0CNw==" |
I think my family's figured out which world I ran away to and they're probably coming to get me. But I don't want to go! I like being out on my own. There are more than enough of us to bring the storms." "Dragon!" Leah exclaimed. "You're-you're a | dragon | "cRbRR6ZaQ6WonbVIDERQbQ==" |
It's because I grew up in an annexed region, and even after those places become Gemman, it's only marginally less difficult to make something of yourself in the 'real' RUNA than it is coming from the provinces." She chucked Tessa's chin. "That, and I like hard luck cases." "You sound like Justin," muttered | Tessa | "//FZh5wBT0Os/wC8tYErhA==" |
But some people are born with powers, or magic, or whatever you want to call it. In this corner of the multiverse, time and space powers are the most common." Carda flipped through the Manual. It had different handwriting every few pages, like a business ledger. "So I was born with these powers?" At least he didn't hav... | magic | "R8j68f/ST2i1Sei8DO7qEg==" |
An open window over his head brought in the fresh breeze from the garden, gently billowing the draperies and carrying the scent of summertime flowers. He sat up slowly, and immediately Olivia parted the curtains and sat beside him, handing him a glass of water. “Where am I?” he said. “I know you must have many question... | Olivia | "0n/hZx9DTLGEU5eWrus84w==" |
The strap still crossed her body but the purse itself was somewhere behind her. She moved her hands behind herself as far as they would stretch, but found no purse. Where had it gone? She tried rolling to her right side, but the small trunk permitted little movement. Pushing as far as she could, she extended her arms b... | purse | "0KH6Y+UoQ32Ets1Ug3wnVQ==" |
"I have no intention of fighting for the Midnights. Nor the Daylights. That's not my plan." "Well, it would seem we agree on that much, but your actual plan is crumbling around you as we speak." She frowned at him. "What do you mean?" What the Hades did he know about her | plan | "jIJ/2N89Rq+COxaJugdy+A==" |
His splitting headache and something else which he almost recognised. And now another. More sound, making itself heard over everything else. He recognised that, too. He was sure. A voice over everything else. And a message he recognised, too. He had heard it before. The noise, and the voice, and the | message | "NjzcK8CzQDubw/reSyErTg==" |
Before Rex could continue, Jhahnahkan asked, “This planet, what do you call it, and what system are you in?” “Well, now, son,” Rex started, “I guess you must have hit your head harder than we first thought.” Jhahnahkan interrupted Rex once more, “I am sorry, | Rex | "hsSLzfYnQrqaFvKCUL3NKg==" |
You are part of my first memorable encounters here. Really unforgettable that was. Cheerio.” He turned around and walked away. Vo turned to look at Ana as well. His face had relaxed. “Ana,” said Vo, “it really didn’t matter.” “It mattered to me,” said | Ana | "ikWpa2jETGWMp6ZepPW4hw==" |
But she knew what to say now. "And what makes you think the Council is going to be around after the millennium?" She shook her head. "You're better off going with Hunter. I'd bet on him against the Council any day." Morgead blinked once, lizardlike. "He's planning on getting rid of the | Council | "gmUOgnXtSi23a4cPn0djBg==" |
I screamed from the other side of the granite island in the kitchen, pounding my fist against the top. "Because!" she shouted back. "Because why?" "Because I just wanted a major league baseball player for a husband! Okay? I wanted to marry a professional athlete. I wanted a rich and famous husband," she | screamed | "QZGpHPXDRIGKfnKwzdruKg==" |
: Ananda finally reached George Roth on the phone, an audibly upset George Roth who kept repeating that he had warned them. “I know,” Ananda said for the third time. “I know.” “It’s got CIA written all over it,” said Roth. “But the State Department has issued a formal protest,” said Ananda. “Of course they’ll protest,”... | Roth | "4KsyaUpxQOGEAZ1aEq9eVg==" |
If you remember, you were the one who wanted to take this to the next level, correct?" I nodded. "I kissed you, you kissed me back, things got a little intense. We both wanted it. Correct?" I nodded again. "And then, for reasons unknown to me, you freaked out and left my house, and now you are trying to come up with an... | kiss | "TCjYFWFTS6+wIEA0KGIpfA==" |
Everything we've seen this time is just like it was last time, and it was the Troll-Gods then, wasn't it?' 'I'm not even positive about that any more.' 'Well, something had to have enough authority over the Trolls to make them migrate from Thalesia to the north coast of Atan.' 'Just how smart do you have to be in order... | Troll | "jL8ZMyrSQJWoZWqkSUxk9A==" |
Shad pulled the bike up to Freddie, who untied it and lashed the seat of the bike to the bottom of the limb. Freddie used the mountain bikes detached inner tubes to secure it into place. He wound the tubes around and around the limb at least ten times. “I sure hope it will hold,” said | Freddie | "pgre0/0oTBuAjonsFsL73Q==" |
All her life, Mother had looked at least ten years younger than her real age, due to good genes and a healthy lifestyle. Her hair had given up its dark brilliance and was now white. She seemed smaller overall and slightly stooped. In a guilty rush of adrenaline, Beth considered turning around and leaving before Mother ... | “Beth | "g7zF2w/BSOSj4cEGnXN6lQ==" |
Instantly, Isabella felt like a screaming bitch. "Maybe you can scoop out the ice cream for dessert," she offered. "We're having pudding?"Sally screeched and her effervescence so surprised and charmed Isabella that she couldn't stop herself from laughing. "Yes, honey, you're having pudding," Isabella replied and stoppe... | Sally | "jJofAS3gR7mNArwiok8GQQ==" |
"I'm afraid you'll find this small town is not what it used to be," she said to Kacey, "Many of the shops and restaurants have gone out of business. They all relied so much on the castle to bring tourists to town, that when it was taken over, no one came here anymore." Emma and Ava looked at each other, and asked, "A | castle | "WJDOBlO4TkKIyeEMlzbOdw==" |
Mathews lifted a dark brow. "Are you sure about that? I mean, wouldn't it be better to wait until Dale is home safe and sound?" "The longer I wait to tell her, the worse it will be for both of us." "Good luck. You're going to need it," said | Mathews | "ehLI+rO/RneFE5VAMtOVbw==" |
Though my teacher did called it by a different name, I call mine “The Dare Jar”. Please insert dramatic music when reading the name. Generally if we’re feeling bored we’ll go over to the dare jar and fill out some slips of paper and then put them in the jar. The best way to do this is- if you don’t have a writer’s grou... | jar | "8w3dXVisQKKWsqhkune3KA==" |
I thought of lying, but decided this group would see right through it. "Because my handlers in StarTech thought I should see what normal kids my age are like." Jas snorted and a few other kids at the table laughed. It was better than I could have expected and I picked up a fork and tried the meal. "I can't believe some... | Jas | "gUPvjtPiRE2LSYZYYcN+Pw==" |
Obviously, she still had her questions, and he could understand that. She looked angry. Her brown eyes had narrowed and her lips had thinned. He looked forward to her anger. From his coat pocket, Steele pulled out a wide, locking leather collar. The brunette’s eyes moved from his face to the | collar | "LvSiVvKKTESBVlCGa8jkvQ==" |
* * * Alex sat down in the hotel restaurant across from Rachel. He didn't want to be here. He had no desire to sit across from the woman who'd broken his heart and talk about anything. And if he had to be here, he preferred Madison be by his side. He didn't like the look on her face when she'd told him to go with | Rachel | "ye176MiiQKu5ANz2vTVFVA==" |
“Have you finished searching their rooms?” “Yeah,” he said, glancing in Addy’s direction, “and we found some interesting things.” “We should speak privately.” Juliette started to walk away with Patrick, but looked back over her shoulder. “I’ll meet with you in the morning, | Addy | "jMuQA7qiSDO+kQSPUapReQ==" |
I scrunched my face when she read the title out loud. "What's this?" she asked, then started flipping through the book. "Wow, they're really teaching you everything in high school these days. I could have used this when I went to school." Before I could consider the results, I blurted, "It's not for | school | "aKdEQdi3S3iWocnoKGpPEg==" |
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