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"I need a haircut, er uh yuh . . ." "At's what you gotta tell me?" "Nuh, I need duh haircut today," he remonstrated, "not a week from today duh way you get haircuts." "Yeah, you wish you had a fifth uh my haircuts: you could make a hand puppet outta four fingers." "What would I do wid a four-finger hand | puppet | "aO/iLmDwS9qNN3A7mSXRJQ==" |
You two stop making insinuations!" "What's an in-sin-u-a-tion?" Avery whispered, sounding out the word carefully. "It's when you say one thing, but really mean another," I whispered back. She nodded. "So what is this scholarship? You graduate at the end of the semester-why would you need a | scholarship | "TEtb3u7aR5WfaNhgOMdnVw==" |
When my legs buckled, Jeb lowered me to the ground and held a canteen to my lips as he had in the night. "Let me know when you're ready," Jeb told me. His voice sounded kind, though I knew that was a false interpretation. Someone sighed impatiently. "Why are you doing this, | Jeb | "WdCFWgolT2yBXiFBofS1ag==" |
The night we were almost together will come rushing back. I can't do it. Peter cuts his gaze from Trevor and takes in my reaction. "We should stick to the basics. Advanced moves are very challenging. A novice would have issues and we don't want to single anyone out. Now-" "I'm not a | novice | "/ilDHH8cTsmKRRwd12hWxQ==" |
“All right guys, go untie the lines from the dock, bow first. “Who left you in charge Seth?” Evan looks at me. I almost say that’s Captain Seth, but I let it go for now and just clutch the wheel. A minute later we are free from the | dock | "IpT6nBrfTUimnWIj5rlXHw==" |
I just need to grab my things and we can go." She took another step back and bumped into a body. "Chloe, sorry," she said as she glanced over her shoulder. "No biggie." She pinched Addie in the back, a clear signal she wanted an introduction. "Trent, this is my cousin, | Chloe | "nh0EFvUdThmZEjPzVP7Bzw==" |
“Excuse me?” Ella asked, “Open her? Do you mean the doll?” “Please, do. And you can leave the ‘excuse me’ out of it. Soon you will come to realize that I am hardly civilized company.” Ella felt a smile creep into the corners of her mouth and picked up the | doll | "Ai8zt8ZZS3GK1f+PeohvQQ==" |
“Well,” said Vandar, “how can I help you?” “When we were studying the history of Frizland,” began Maximilian, “we came across some material about the War of Tears.” “Yes,” said Vandar, warily, “and what did you find?” “It wasn't so much what we found as what we didn't find,” said | Maximilian | "EwAyQjF+QnC+ab6DzVyeFg==" |
Laura had often dreamed of Joshua falling in love with her, and the best part of her brother’s band was that Joshua came to her house often. Even though she typically didn’t talk to him at all, the thought of him being in her house was exciting. A few years back, Jack had been furious with Laura – he’d found out she ha... | Joshua | "A0o4fkLiTImxeU9NWK7a1A==" |
"We need to discuss, Amaryllis," said Holly, her voice even. "To decide whether we're going with you." Amaryllis was evidently surprised, but she agreed to it as once. The five of us huddled. "Shouldn't we get those two in?" asked Kae. "Keep your voice down," whispered | Holly | "yEmFA2u9RNihsXgip7EkJA==" |
They kept walking and looking with their heads up but they didn’t engage any of the Forest Randers by looking in their eyes. When the horses crossed in front of them they turned and walked parallel toward the last rider and when he passed, Bobby and Frank walked on silently, taking in the scenery and watching Rainbow p... | Bobby | "PcVdXVYcR1yPdI7Ih7WSgw==" |
A mysterious helmet graced his head and covered his entire face, all except for his mouth. Gisbo could make out the edges of three long scars etched down his chin in a neat row. Many rumors circulated of what lay beneath the helmet of Scarrr. Some guessed that he was horribly burned or born horribly ugly. A boy with th... | Gisbo | "+ZXN9ONxRkqnX2XhYvEgbQ==" |
'You call that baring your soul? Ammar, you were speaking in riddles, telling me you realised it wouldn't work and you meant to let me go, blah, blah, blah. Vague nonsense. I still don't understand anything. Understand you.' 'Maybe,' he said, his teeth gritted, 'I don't want to be | understood | "TG5PH3JkTgOWx296PGf2oQ==" |
Clein said. “Yes.” “There’s another man in the car with us.” “Ah, yes,” the Eternal Space Chicken of the Sacred Quack said very calmly. “I have taken him hostage. I did so at divine request.” “Has Quack actually asked you to take him | hostage | "O6oYkSszQ3WUW5kWmdVXSw==" |
She was probably going to have to move back in here, until she found a place of her own, and she was not looking forward to being under the same roof as her parents again. But what choice did she have? No matter what Bryce said, she was not going to marry him. No matter how things had ended with Ryan, her time with him... | Bryce | "1g4wQ4VlSEqMzqRjkeUsQg==" |
Because eventually, no matter what the circumstances, he would see the real me. Josh is a beautiful, messy, passionate work of art, and I'm...a blank canvas. There's nothing here to love. "You told him that you're a placeholder in his life," Kurt says. "So does that make me or Josh the placeholder in | yours | "5tENkE/0S4mEtkmase2z2A==" |
The warriors sat at the other end of Dagdron’s table, talking and eating raucously, while the enchanters were more prone to talking about intellectual subjects. At the rogues’ end, everyone was silent except for Earl, who talked excitedly the entire meal. “It’s tour time,” Earl announced when they finished breakfast. A... | Earl | "mlfx3fWKS8elT4ah/CcoUA==" |
"Summerhall is south. Your father". "The Wall is north". Dunk looked at him. "That's a long way to ride". "I have a new horse, ser". "So you do". Dunk had to smile. "And why would you want to see the | Wall | "C5v/HdJQQhS/7HmDzpW5fA==" |
Collet motioned to two sealed evidence bags on the desk. "And this?" The man shrugged. "Force of habit. I bag anything peculiar." Collet walked over. Peculiar? "This Brit's a strange one," the examiner said. "Have a look at this." He sifted through the evidence bags and selected one, handing it to | Collet | "/wjHefRfQTC4JafFB9bpfQ==" |
It will make it easier for you to do your maid of honor duties." "Maid of honor? Wow." "Of course. I mean I was going to be yours..." She trailed off. Kelly and Tom were the only people in town who knew about Adam. I'd made her swear not to tell anyone with the exception of | Tom | "YWKzfly+RF6e1ZUKS8r2VQ==" |
You know that Belsa are not sold.” Georgianna turned, leaning across the gap between them. She grasped his arm, looking up at him, pleading. “Beck, please.” “Geor…” “Why?” Georgianna cried. “I don’t understand!” “Because I’m fighting a war, | Georgianna | "YUrzHkvfRD6GelIp4+X8nQ==" |
Suddenly a few notes of eerie classical music boomed through the house, so loud that Olivia and Ivy both put their hands to their ears. Somebody turned down the volume abruptly, and then smoke started pouring out of the cellar. "Dry ice," Olivia's father said proudly. A pale hand emerged, quivering, from the | cellar | "53h6jFl5RTiznsPfbC1rrg==" |
She was definitely dancing tonight even if he was the one providing the music. "I'm sorry you couldn't persuade your sister to come with us," Fen said. She'd tried hard to talk Branislava into rising just for a few hours, but to no avail. Tatijana had accepted her sister's decision, but she'd been | disappointed | "LUZ4j390SLymDXS/2UfgoQ==" |
A second meal was served in the late afternoon. If you are interested in learning more about the Medieval period, head over to the author’s website, www.lindakhopkins.com. Pursued by a Dragon The second book in The Dragon Archives series is due to be released December 2014. Continue reading for a preview of Pursued by ... | Dragon | "/Ezbs9A9Rr+3P8wLqVN+rQ==" |
Rachel leans against the counter while I load the dishwasher. She watches me do my best to ignore her. She doesn’t realize she’s everywhere. She’s in everything. Every single thing has just become Rachel. It’s consuming me. My thoughts aren’t thoughts anymore. My thoughts are Rachel. I can’t fall in love with you, | Rachel | "cSFKHupCQcO2jj+3zXU3Ew==" |
The black cloud floated in the middle of the street, somehow more bloated than it had been a minute ago. Then Michelle screamed. Carda looked over his shoulder and his heart froze. A tentacle curled around Michelle's waist and lifted her out of the car, reeling her into the darkness. Indal threw off his handcuffs and h... | tentacle | "nA+I35dcSTWtYjEnRPcvuw==" |
In reality, it was just yet another way for guys to gawk at pretty girls. Amber kept thinking to herself. This was the first time Darren had actually followed through with details and a specific plan for how to do something like this. Maybe he was on to something. Finally, she said, “Sorry, | Darren | "/JMJ4zSlRhCdFut0wIFOxw==" |
And they can't ever come back." "Gallagher Girl," Zach started, but I cut him off with a nod. "Them." The word was a whisper. "He said find them. That's why it isn't safe for me to stay." I reached up and gripped his shirt, made him face me as I said, "Think about it, | Zach | "UPUOJ/0TT5qHWTKkstqGRA==" |
He quickly relaxes and stands up walking towards us. He holds out his hand to Ayden. Now it’s Ayden who looks confused. “I told my father how you looked out for me. He’s promised he will turn himself in once we get out.” “You have no idea how thankful I am to you, | Ayden | "T4efs53WSLGB1Iq2CDN/aQ==" |
"Those flowers put out a scent that gives a feeling of great happiness and well-being," said Hamnet. "And then, my guess is, they drag you into the Vineyard and dismember you." "Whoa! You might have given us a heads-up on that one!" said Gregor. "We were afraid you would try to fight them," said | Hamnet | "/Pqy/5PjTXiFmbnyTLKZWg==" |
Or they could stop the plane while taking the awfully big risk of escaping on foot. “We need to unhook that helicopter somehow,” Declan shrieked. “Close the left rear landing gear, Mr. Pasteur!” Kate ordered. “We need the wheels for support. If I close them, we’ll | crash | "Iqxh4ImZSVeVndsKzM1Uhw==" |
And the locket." Now she was paying attention. "What about the locket?" "It's some kind of Dark talisman, whatever that means, and your uncle told Amma that I never buried it. They were really freaked out about it." "How would they know it's a | talisman | "3drVDCxbRSS6qsuPSEblvg==" |
He saw the food that the guard had given her and piled the bread, cheese and water flask into Matilda's bag that he had over his shoulder. Signalling her to follow him, he went over to where he had come in, lifted the bottom of the tent and watched as Matilda slid out to freedom. Zinzabad followed behind. Once they wer... | Matilda | "+mgPAB/hS4+j+INqJXMZvw==" |
Ari braced herself. I need you to take me to Azazil. Glass gave her a sharp, curious look but unlike Red, he didn't question her. All right. Now? Please. Very well. He looked back at Trey and touched his cheek tenderly. Whatever passed between them caused Trey to glower and he turned to | Ari | "wbAJ2giURqqDtBBvsUKPVQ==" |
First officer rested his arm on the flap/slat handle, moved the handle down, extending the slats. Several passenger injuries. 7. July 4,1993. Pilot reported the flap/slat handle moved and slats extended. Aircraft was in cruise flight at .81 Mach. 8. June 10,1994. The slats extended while the airplane was in cruise flig... | handle | "pbeR/k8dR9GA4kQgmfPXfw==" |
It was simply impossible. The Empire had grown to Britannia in the North, beyond Parthia in the East; it covers Northern Africa. If you want to be a good Roman, Antony, then stand up and speak your conscience in the Senate. Tiberius invites this." "Oh, Father, you are much deceived," said | Antony | "jDcDDmx3QvmuxAq5QTprYg==" |
Doyle nodded. "Yes, she did." "What if it's somebody from the Seelie Court?" I said. "Would we have more trouble tracking it?" "Perhaps." "Are you saying that the traitor is Seelie?" Rhys asked. "Maybe, or maybe we've got two | traitors | "Cz2wkhNfSlSq/J9u9PZd5A==" |
He made no excuses – They left and he stood as Matt reached him. Matt’s first impressions were what Sarah had said – Jeans meeting an expensive designer suit. He smiled and reached out his hand to shake Robert’s. “Mr. Hughes?” “Yes.” “Matt Garth.” “I know who you are and it’s nice to meet you, | Matt | "pIfTX/tjQrmg4dDvH0fUGw==" |
I'd just walked to the sink to rinse my mug, still in a daze (and exhausted) from last night's sexathon with Marco, when Nish hurried over to my side. She ignored my questioning gaze to look over her shoulder. As soon as the last teacher walked out of the staff room she turned back to me, her dark eyes sparkling with e... | Marco | "T1edHVd7THGe0k67OPPkgg==" |
The marines could perceive the young people to be friendly (the marines themselves were only 19-year-olds), but, at a distance of about 30 yards, it was as if a warning shot rang out—some of the marines made as if to reach for their weapons. Mills started from the midst of the group—dark spots under his arms marked whe... | leader | "Gnl3KisMTzSTFwZrDEywEQ==" |
When Chris came back into the room she said, "I know why she flew out of here so fast.” “Why? Was it something I said?” I asked. “No, she was about to leave before you came out of the room. She saw me looking at a picture she had taken out of her wallet,” said | Chris | "M8StLIlvRRarJgcYFssL1Q==" |
She handed him over to Aaron. Though both brothers had a moment of animosity, Scott still accepted Aaron’s shoulder. After Aaron shored up his stance to support Scott, wrapping an arm around his brother’s back, he turned to Anna. It was hard to describe his expression. “You shouldn’t have done that, | Anna | "2jdOtwNtQLaTfSg/gG0oMA==" |
The emails he sent were always the same: I just want to know that you're doing okay. J. Her answers were always two words: I'm fine. H. In January when he emailed, she was fine. For the rest of the winter when he wrote, she was fine. In the spring, she answered his query the same way: she was | fine | "9dfbBq0WTwWHmPX9vqEiEQ==" |
"Let us go within, where we may speak," Bowen said. Graeme started to gesture toward Teague to accompany him and Bowen inside when Bowen put out his hand to stop his brother. "Nay," Bowen said quietly. "What I have to say needs be said in private." Teague's eyebrows rose and Graeme's eyes narrowed as he studied | Bowen | "Gk0W9MacRVKuAlMALvGdwQ==" |
We got to the shop a little before nine. Carole was sitting at the cash register, talking to Karl Schindler about the upcoming book talk at the library, featuring Mona Dubiel, author of Thunder in the Valley. If I didn’t know better, I’d think he had the hots for my friend. And judging from the rosy cheeks on Carole, i... | mutual | "uXIpX9WITxG0tL+wv07lPQ==" |
"That's why you need to come to France with me," he said, blazing a fiery trail of kisses across her cheek and to her neck. "Just imagine..." he whispered, "I would make love to you every day." Tasha let out a deep sigh. "You sure know how to tempt a girl." "Then come with me." "Maybe I could get a job in | France | "DkERTnkGSTSatN+32vhgWA==" |
Two people. That's it." "Okay." A smile crossed his face, and I knew he wasn't going to try anymore. Robbie was stubborn, but he knew I could out-stubborn him. "So what do you want to name your boat? I thought about it for a moment, frowning slightly as I went over | names | "QMN5XWxISECN2qEjW/h24Q==" |
The distant grunts and moans of the now approaching zombies seemed to add to his mental and physical unsteadiness. “If you’re not back in a few minutes?” Jane asked. “What do you expect us to do? Why don’t we just try to drive through the gate now, or back around or something?” Sven looked back toward Route 29, coughed... | Jane | "wMXFYxheTLWE/A1iWWh5Jw==" |
"I don't like being told what to do or how to think or where to live. You've mentioned the advantages of merging, but what are the disadvantages?" He paused. "I can't think of any," Bok said. Nisha and Rachel glanced at each other in amazement. "Bok, why have one billion Omanji decided not to | merge | "8h9bGLrmRi6kBgalx3fFlw==" |
For a few seconds I saw nothing and got ready to scram, but then I noticed what might have been a large box near one of the walls. It might have been a large box. But it wasn't. I knew all too well what it really was. It was a coffin! I gulped, then walked carefully over to the | coffin | "2DlTsSY5SjeEp+ILqPIeMw==" |
I pulled her towards me and stroked her hair as we cuddled. A few minutes later there was a knock on the door and we both froze. "Who is it?" I called out. "It's me, daddy." Harry ran into the room and jumped onto the bed and sprawled over the duvet. "You can't just barge in the bedroom, | Harry | "UffWSmWoTjG3ym+nL8ufzQ==" |
Scott sets our alarm clock to go off in the middle of the night so we can get up and stoke the fire to keep the cabin warm. The windows are frosted, covered with ice crystals. After a couple weeks, we're almost used to it. I watch from my office for Scott to pull up in the | jeep | "ZGeEEXUJRU6awX6W928TWQ==" |
"Would it be wrong to wear pajamas to a guard meeting?" "It would be inappropriate," Ethan said. "But I think you're more than excused from leathers or a suit tonight." "Sweatpants?" "You're dating the Master of the House." I took that as a "no" on the | sweatpants | "gx1Q/s+kSA+2Py7vArYsTQ==" |
As the sky brightened, our number increased, and when a man came out of the vineyard to count heads, he included my husband’s and mine in the count. I didn’t understand it until I saw those that weren’t counted walk away with their slumped shoulders and heavy feet. Their heads never turned back. My husband gave me a ba... | grapes | "CgaKgDFgSculGVYr3pJDFg==" |
"We don't want any store-bought cookies," Eric argued. "Don't try and bake any, either, Mom, not after last time." He looked at Lesley, and whispered, "Even my friend's dog wouldn't eat them." Lesley smothered a giggle. "Will you or won't you give us some | cookies | "T1Nw8/7VTPybCCHh2xxfGA==" |
“What more did you want to talk to me about, Lapo?” she heard the baron say. “I really must be getting home.” “The Cup, is it real?” Lapo asked. “Is it something physical, or metaphorical?” “I don’t know; I haven’t got a clue, | Lapo | "Lvo5FcMbSFamCSi6reuB9A==" |
Kind people had dropped off a cold-cut platter so the Wynns could have sandwiches whenever they were hungry, and a pie, though Phillip anxiously told me he didn't know what kind it was. But he swore he had the name and a description of the dish written down. "You better have a sandwich and a piece of pie. Then you'll k... | Wynn | "UTE5Bi4PQNW2IhEiIphoeg==" |
Everyone carries a guitar and writes songs. It’s lonely, but I don’t want to go home. When I turn eighteen, maybe I can visit you in Marine. I can meet your friends. Another life as brothers. Around and around, like a circle. If The Church taught me anything, it is | patience | "W5ZD/Dh5QXKZYd4YMLcsJA==" |
"We have a chance to do something very special together, Cassie," Jon said as his gaze held hers. "With your brains and my resources, the world could be ours." No. "I don't want the world. I just want away from you." Because she'd seen, after she'd turned down his proposal, the real | Jon | "JsFe8NiZQ+u/RsNzUdHkQQ==" |
If you hadn't walked inside the club I would have remained faithful to my wife, and she would be alive and so would my child." "I don't understand. Why do you have a wife if you like men? What did I do?" Brad asked. The tears were endless, and Ben hated himself for the added pain he was causing. Ben closed his eyes, an... | Brad | "23HiouoDQDqiEtnUrzmiFw==" |
Resilient Genya, who had endured countless indignities and insults, but who had always held her lovely chin high. Foolish Genya, who had tried to be my friend, who had dared to show me mercy. David drew his arm around Genya's shoulders and slowly led her back up the aisle. The Darkling didn't stop them. "I've waged the... | Darkling | "9OyP1PwvQbuLKrl+rbOeog==" |
On the north side was the hippodrome, and beyond it the towering White Palace with its colonnades, domes and immense columns. At once he made his way there. The guards recognized Claudio and let him into the palace, explaining that he made it just in time for the celebration, that it had been moved back a day and would... | palace | "Pq/1UIx6Rg64W7RuVRnOGg==" |
I want to give you your birthday present." Danielle let out a slow breath and counted to ten. Monica always did this, stalking her until she felt smothered. Robert had been the same. And that was a timely reminder that the battle for independence had been too hard fought and won. "I'll be there in a minute, | Monica | "tSmK96O4Q1WWZg8apekNzQ==" |
She stiffened a little. Jenna hadn't even considered that Nick might want to be drawn into their sons' lives. He wasn't the hearth-and-home kind of guy. He was the party man. The guy you dated, but didn't bring home to mom. "You and I both know you don't have any interest in being a father, | Nick | "Vqbhd57KSfSMKrKTCsTODA==" |
Whether it was from a sense of patriotism, suspense, or even adrenaline, he would never know for sure, but the feeling was very much like a junkie getting his fix for the night. George never really felt that way – his rush came from seeing people he liked to chat with before the Senate, so he rushed through the line to... | session | "1oM1PwvpQuuqqYgtye5vlg==" |
The smell had become pretty strong, so John had sealed the area with polyurethane. The floor glowed beneath Karen's shoes. John let his eyes travel up as far as her calves, then he forced his gaze to The Painting. "Aren't you going to ask me about Hank?" she said. As if there were any possible reason to ask about | Hank | "+FMGYh0fQZm43LYrCP8BUQ==" |
When Goldie delivered their meals, she set the soup in front of Rachel and the club sandwich by Bruce and then retreated one step. "Are you two not getting along?" "What makes you ask that?" Rachel murmured. "Both of you have the same sour look. It's not a good idea to eat together while you're | arguing | "Kc3kGOsaS1255+AljqwBCA==" |
Mrs McGregor hmmphed to herself and looked at Sacha, a boy she clearly thought needed pyjamas since he was sharing a bed. Sacha sat quietly, stupefied with tiredness and still pale with shock. Eventually Mrs McGregor reached in and pulled out a clean rugby shirt that Peter had not worn. She eyed it to the small boy sit... | Sacha | "PDdBfIg/Sf+kfQhXp/HFMQ==" |
Evalle jerked away from Tristan, keeping herself turned slightly away from Storm or she wouldn't be able to think. "I don't have time for a testosterone battle. And neither do you, Tristan, if we're going to find those three Alterants." "So you're working with him now?" Storm asked. Tristan's smile widened. Evalle glar... | Storm | "fR4ezNYQQ5W/2RjCX3E6Ig==" |
A woman who could love the darkest of the angels. Gone. Sam stood behind the line of blazing fire. "You're out of control. You need to-" Az aimed the gun at him. "I told you to summon the witch." Angels couldn't help him. Rule followers. But the witch ... Mateo followed no one's | rules | "esCJzQkWRcuc4Lh8ObJRqA==" |
A B-25 sits near completion on a desk. Only the wings and the ball turret remain to be affixed. He smells the glue. A bevy of Little League trophies lines the top of a dresser, each golden plastic boy facing the bed, frozen in midswing. Luther reads the engraving on the base of one of the | trophies | "gmN/uD8pT0+cXVkLO9wzhw==" |
As Gregor mounted Ares's back, he saw the Bane's claws connect with a bat's wing and shred it like tissue paper. The bat and its rider plummeted straight down and were mobbed by a pack of smaller rats. "Ares," Gregor began. "I know. I will watch my wings," said | Ares | "eNkKu/wGQcK+5bEBZBcI9w==" |
Surely our twin connection would make the process smooth and quick. He was able to get his magic back from me. I would be able to do the same. And I would return in the morning to offer my magic again for the safety of my people. Only this time, I would be offering more than my | magic | "DeNxGFfORiW+aVWtiT3img==" |
Will and Starr got up from the floor slowly, catching their breath, a feeling of power in both of them. “What in the world?” spoke Will, who just noticed Lauren to have appeared to have changed into some sort of dark-gray monster with wings laying on the floor upon her clothes. “She didn’t stay calm,” said | Starr | "Rx4EqLzmR4mmH+6gvJgdaw==" |
I felt like it wasn’t alright for me to be there without Robyn. I got back into my car and headed home. Although it no longer sounded so appealing, I still had a plane to catch. When I got home, I found a gift on my doorstep. I wasn’t really surprised when I read the note and saw that it was from | Robyn | "xdD2t2VoRUm+91rW6ggxsQ==" |
I didn’t want to know what Tiny had in mind. “What’s going on here?” Mr. Stilton came out of his office. He looked at all of us. I had no way of explaining seven bikers in the shop. Fortunately, I didn’t have to. “We’re here to buy some stuff,” said | Tiny | "0klR2pd+Q3a6fUYcSHYnhw==" |
"It's not that kind of test," Maria said, laughing. "I think they check for that anyway." "Aw. Too bad." Scott grinned. "I still don't see why she has to go," Jordan said. "Stay home and play with me, | Maria | "g85bHIMyRyGKPeJi5ac5qw==" |
And there isn't a government ship available in this entire half of the Sector. By the time we organize a pursuit they'll be out of the Galaxy and halfway to the Magellanic Clouds. Captain, it was your responsibility to maintain an adequate guard.' The captain cried, 'It was our first day out of space. Who could have kn... | captain | "aS8jAxyuR1qYqE3lXlAEhA==" |
Deep inside, a part of her simply wanted him, whether or not he felt the same. And that, she knew, was dangerous. She risked dreadful hurt if all the emotion was only on her side. At that moment, the carriage pulled up in front of Mrs. Postlethwaite's town house, and Beatrice's thoughts turned to other matters. "Do you... | carriage | "5pP+kijrRyW08j/ObMYrdQ==" |
“Ooh, it looks like you’ve found me then.” Boris nodded. “Aye, that we have. We're hoping you might know where we can find some red tickets?” “Tickets?” Jakob asked, reaching slowly into his trouser pocket to make sure his ticket was still there. “No, I haven’t seen any | tickets | "Hqd748gDQhSIE/gqM4/QVg==" |
“No,” they say. “Not while you owe on the house in Duluth.” The house in Duluth hasn’t sold, and we're several months behind on the mortgage. “What if we get up to date on our payments?” Scott asks. “That would be a good thing to do, but you still won't be approved for a new | mortgage | "QZAfPF60Q+CrKBFlYfaiCA==" |
"You can trust him, too." Belinda gave him a curious look. "This will be enough." The nurse disconnected them, then smoothed a bandage over Belinda's puncture. He stuck another bandage on Gregori's arm. "Thank you." Gregori rolled down his sleeve. Belinda looked over at Abigail asleep on the couch, then turned back to | Gregori | "eUB8YDItRIGiXlKGEax8+Q==" |
She was free-free to love Ammar as she knew now she wanted to, love him fully and deeply and completely. And she wanted to tell him so. She watched the room darken and twilight settle on the rolling desert hills, casting long violet shadows on the sand. She felt a new sense of both peace and purpose, and with a smile s... | Ammar | "oKmL7ec1TraGRehgibN/Yg==" |
"Sorry about that. Looks like the bathroom is out of commission. The one in the master is all torn up with remodeling, so for now I guess we're without facilities. Tell you what ... I'll just drop a check by your place tomorrow. I can leave it with your wife or put it in your | mailbox | "JAV+B09VTjutoQAU/u8ABg==" |
Her method had the additional advantage that if they were to take a cab she was all ready to follow them. It has, however, one obvious disadvantage.' 'It puts her in the power of the cabman.' 'Exactly.' 'What a pity we did not get the number!' 'My dear Watson, clumsy as I have been, you surely do not seriously imagine ... | number | "mSFdj5HUQ/G4oJX1RRd6nA==" |
"There's some wind, your Highness," the colonel replied, "and there are almost always rain squalls around the tip of the peninsula." "Thank you, Colonel." He bowed and quietly left the room. Garion let out his breath explosively. "Lord Belgarath." Prala's voice was crisp. "You cannot expose the Lady Tamazin to that kin... | weather | "7HK6m32zQyu19oH4HBdtEQ==" |
Damon tilted his head, staring at her, his midnight-black eyes unreadable. "I know you want to think I'm a good person, Elena," he said slowly. "But I didn't help Meredith through the change, and I didn't protect her. She wouldn't have thanked me if I had." Without really meaning to, Elena leaned closer to | Damon | "1KfXjeO+RBCVNd+KrFo3tg==" |
"Jesus, Cole, who raised you? The first rule about the winning streak is you don't talk about the winning streak!" Ryan punched him in the shoulder. "You guys are just lucky we keep kissing you," Jamie said, attempting to steer the attention from poor Cole. "I second that," Jack belted out, his eyes meeting mine briefl... | cards | "c7BwEvomQh2EqQK8rPAaOg==" |
Darius and Porus had these, and we defeated them. Are they afraid of unknown lands and difficult terrain? We have campaigned in many strange countries and crossed mountains, deserts, and rivers. Are they now shivering women, cowards who would not follow their King?" "No, Sire, they are not | cowards | "JnK9hGbdTMquk/z1ovf6dg==" |
The soldier was sitting in a chair by the bed, his crutch by his side. "Hey, Mareth, how you doing?" asked Gregor. "I cannot complain. How are you feeling?" said Mareth. Gregor shifted around. "Kind of sore. How long have I been asleep?" "Some sixteen hours. They roused you once to administer the plague cure, but you n... | Mareth | "fz+12oZKR+OPT6yCTwcpOQ==" |
The double deuces slipped into gear and followed Riley's Humvee as it turned onto the taxiway, then the main runway. "Step on it, Jack!" Smith said as he watched the shuttle reach the ramp that descended into the bunker. Riley obliged. Gunning the deuce, he pulled up to the ramp just as the shuttle disappeared. "Jon!" ... | bunker | "+8nkgTN8QhmVqlPLFspn7A==" |
“If, by some miracle, it makes it through the Senate and House Bills without the press attention, I’m on the conference committee, and it won’t survive. “That’s important to me, Senator (and why I pay for your services).” “Have a good day, Luca.” “And you, as well, | Senator | "82n9rbYGT3mzKz7f6zxzEQ==" |
If the rescue takes longer than a day we’ll miss the portal. And Kaya isn’t going to last another month. What if I just tell the rescue team how to find Dr Collins and Uncle Percy? I could write down instructions, draw a map. Then I could fly back to Sanctuary today. Kaya and I will have plenty of time to reach the | portal | "dfBlaf/rRNyYTQMbK8nHRA==" |
I mean, one day she is telling me she loves you, and then the next thing I know, you two are broken up and she's dating Jason. Just don't seem right. Amanda isn't fickle." Why hadn't she told him? Was she protecting me, or was she protecting her pride? I wanted to believe it was me she was | protecting | "S+hyjKUbRfaLO7B1/lGh6A==" |
It was truly breathtaking, an exactly right resting place for his brother. “The scumbag’s gone,” said Roke noting that Deeter had come to and escaped. “Should have tied him up. Now we’ll have to find our own way out of here.” “I almost forgot about him,” said Joel. “Me too, I guess,” said | Roke | "nCPNhn+sSSSoV1P+B87/ow==" |
“I don’t think we can rule that out though.” “What?” “That the mirrors may be involved, with the blanket, somehow,” said Gabriel. “Of course they are involved, but not with the blanket. I don’t see how they could.” “I don’t know,” said | Gabriel | "jcdg63jmTjadOsK/fDbOeQ==" |
The young candidate looked in the direction indicated by the older man but could see nothing; a small hill was in his way. “Where?” he asked. Sir Reginod chuckled. “It is a bit larger than the young one,” he said. Squire Hibbard, shaded his eyes, and looked more closely at the | hill | "L6TY7FUJTSOvc8uRF3lTkw==" |
"I want to kiss you, Rose," he said softly. "And I want you to want me too." Every aspect of his body - his lips, his hands, his scent - suddenly overpowered me. I felt warm all over. I wanted him to kiss me with every ounce of my being. There was nothing in life I wanted more than that | kiss | "4B+oEkFOQ1uqv+99GcHXKQ==" |
Each battle of persuasion is attempting to push their counterpart over to their verdict. I wonder amidst all this hostility what could cause them all to feel so violent. I think, “What could cause a man to act so hateful towards another?” The approaching pounding is very close now. I notice in my blindness something pa... | pounding | "85u88ABSReGudloPbZPx8Q==" |
Looking ahead, he squinted through the raindrops at the now indistinct outline of the deck of the freighter. Her bow and stern were invisible to him, having melted into the darkness and murk of the rain. Small, portable lanterns, likely having been set out by the crew when they docked the ship, lighted her deck, howeve... | lanterns | "+jj42VpvRVad9et1ySpMtg==" |
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