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It feels so complicated, seeing her." "She's a person, not a jigsaw puzzle. Go see her. She'd love to see you. What about Bowditch Bridge? Have you been there?" Bowditch Bridge. Even the name made me think of a blade, recarving my scars. "I'd definitely brave seeing Birdie before I went back to the | bridge | "JeGTCv95T8munLrEbHYlxA==" |
She held it away from him. “Don’t be an idiot,” she said. Rackenfauz cocked the rifle with authority. “Okay Colonel,” he said, “we’re out of here – now!” Reyes fixed the old professor with a steely glower. “You’ll never get away with this, | Rackenfauz | "5at1iAddRLm5zDhtI5cfQg==" |
'That is a last souvenir from an old... friend,' said Ezio. 'But now I need one more piece of advice from you.' Leonardo shrugged. 'If I can help you, I will.' Ezio glanced over at Leonardo's assistants. 'Perhaps in private?' 'Follow me.' Back in the studio, Ezio unwrapped the slip of paper Mario had given him and hand... | Leonardo | "t6+qrs6lQ2Cd49JHWGCh8A==" |
Damian opens the door and they both slip inside, bringing with them the dirty smells of the diner. I try to hide my reaction and turn my attention back to driving as I steer the Lexus onto the road. “Breakfast.” I jab one finger at the cooler resting in the passenger seat. “Oh, good.” Damian sounds eager, but he doesn’... | cooler | "Nueco225Q6uJp5+yyfH/9A==" |
And last night as well ... in fact it really started yesterday. I was going to tell you, but then I was afraid you wouldn't believe me." My mother did not reply. "Mum?" I looked at Lesley. "She doesn't believe me." "You're not making any sense," whispered | Lesley | "4CXOA0J6SPK2qprPrAbKIQ==" |
"Oh," she said disdainfully, "that's completely out of fash now. I have a new one from Sweden; you haven't seen it. I'll wear that, if it's permitted. The girl at A and F wasn't sure." "It's a deal," he said, and rang off. A half hour later in his Jaguar he landed on the elevated field of her conapt | building | "2/YcMfo0ScC2Ibk/wtn+hA==" |
When Sebastian turned toward the kitchen, making his way to the door that led to the garage, I spoke up, concerned. "Um," I began uncertainly. "What about Lilly?" Was he just going to leave her alone in the house, unattended, with no idea where he'd gone if she awakened? "Our housekeeper's here," he said nonchalantly. ... | housekeeper | "xvKOa9jlRGGVj/QvXt/WTA==" |
Written assurances that we'll be given access. Per your request of yesterday, we've reserved the right to the Federation on approval of any church construction." She unfolded the papers and saw the text had even been prepared in Kazakh. "We thought it easier to have it in your language." "You thought it would be easier... | language | "6IqJhlSjRb2QSaXEnjIQxw==" |
They had risen out of the ashes of the old world and as long as they remained in the sewers then one day there might come a generation more intelligent than the last, one who would be willing to communicate perhaps,” said Bear. “Seems unlikely,” said Fin. “Humans were once savage, unthinking apes...” “Some might argue ... | Bear | "M06Lgcl7QOuP/H7V7jhXow==" |
I was supposed to drop by tonight and give Bill some information. Is he available?" The female vampire laughed at me, which was nothing I wasn't used to. My smile notched up a degree brighter. This critter radiated danger the way a light bulb gives off heat. "This little human gal here says she has some information for... | Bill | "jfcJ8OeKRxmD0S4BxhWinA==" |
“I’m going to Germany,” said Ruth. “I’ve been invited by the Humboldt University of Berlin. They want me to address the faculty, students and guests.” “And you’ve accepted?” Though Roth strongly suspected the answer. “I have,” said Ruth. “Pretty much the opposite of lying low, then,” said | Roth | "9XRrFImZS0aHQIETv2Ms8w==" |
Or worse--she'd call security. Her eyes took me in with disdain. "I'm assuming you don't moonlight as a maid," she said. "Though it that get up..." I didn't get offended. I was sure she had much worse up her sleeve. "No, I'm not the | maid | "6pkUO/V7ShCqwqMhzGXSvg==" |
He grinned down at her. "And then I was so turned on I had to keep my hands in front of me." Now that would have made headlines. "I thought that was just because of the handcuffs." "Oh, it was the handcuffs all right." He squeezed her hand in his, still holding the | handcuffs | "k3XFxN1RTJq6/+FwtJ3fIQ==" |
'Anyway, this only looks wrong. Appearances is deceivin'. You just pay attention to watching the corridor, madam.' She riffled through the bits of torn envelope and scribbled notes that seemed to be the Opera House's equivalent of proper accounts. It was a mess. In fact, it was more than a | mess | "JYqLDCiwTyyIlubcSOMqAQ==" |
'You get into that one, Nicol.' His marine captain appeared behind him, pointing to the one alongside. 'Make sure they've all got their jackets on.' 'Sir, I'd rather wait on deck, if that's-' 'I want you in the boat.' 'Sir, if it's all the same I'll-' 'Nicol, in the | boat | "0ZOis2T/ThiwhInSacbnzQ==" |
There was a crushing sound, however, as the Speedvan smashed against the rocks, and shards went splintering off and smashed against each other, the jagged protrusion from the cliff face and the sharp waves. Clint and Clein clambered up the sides of the Fez and found a spot where they could sit that was much higher than... | corner | "KsXKGvrhRuyGBYUo8SQgaw==" |
Paige banged on the window with her fist. Nicholas turned and looked at her. Eddie looked at her. She gave Nicholas the finger. It was crude, rebellious, but she hoped it would be effective. Maybe it would offend his need for discipline and control. Nicholas gave her a little smile and wave, then, raising the blade, tu... | Eddie | "/HoCbbcSTTGPHgbFvFNc/A==" |
"There isn't a document in the world that will ever make you an ex around here." Claudette pushed a suitcase aside and sat down on the edge of the bed. "Andre loves you. We all love you." "And I love all you guys, too," Tasha said in an almost pleading tone. "Is there no hope for you and | Andre | "planzK7VSBiOzlHVk9v3Tg==" |
“It’s Alonzo.” Mitzy grimaced. She had a desk in the front with her staff, but she also had a private office where she could sign papers with clients. She rarely did other business in that office. She turned on her heel and disappeared into it now. “I’ve quoted you the lease terms at least three times, | Alonzo | "wFECWS8lTdOmLmxZp2K4GQ==" |
The Children of Mutanity, using floating rail carts obtained in Venecici, had ridden the Engie tracks all the way to the Fringes, only to find that the last human and her friends hadn't gotten off at the end of the line. They’d jumped off somewhere. It hadn't taken long to pick up the trail | though | "YOBOjKdNQU6SORDBbgwcHw==" |
“It was his birthday,” she simply stated, in an attempt to defend the both of them. “Oh, so what you're saying is that it's okay to disobey your authorities on your birthday?” Danika kept her eyes on the floor, trying to shield herself from the accusatory words spoken by her uncle. “I want you to look at me, | Danika | "70TCKK6CTKec97oTq9liMQ==" |
Bryn smirked as she said loudly, “Have a nice day.” Kayla’s step did not even falter. She just continued walking toward the door. Bryn nudged Nicole and whispered, “Say something.” Nicole looked confused, but eventually said, “Have a nice day.” Kayla turned her head a little as she said, “You | too | "rujnaUXxQuCgujLlCjsARQ==" |
Go beyond the mere sensations of touch, venture deeper, into the very roots of the hairs that cover your body to feel the energy of your own life-force.’ Petr allowed his mind to drop deeper into probing relaxation. At first he could hear only the wind. As he became more relaxed all external sounds died away so that he... | Petr | "z0CI0r8eQFqzaVCtINqrKg==" |
"Gunner? Where are you? Are you still with the client and Bill?" "Hey, sweetheart. Yeah, I am. I was just getting ready to leave. Bill, Karen, and I were about to walk out of the bar." I didn't know what to be more shocked by-the fact that he was at a bar or that his client's name was | Karen | "uzHNA38+Sb2JSABt4EP49w==" |
Do you think Luke bought them and then got mad when I wouldn't move back in?" "I don't know." Autumn looked equally mystified. "I don't think you should be with a man who has a temper like that, either." "He didn't used to have a | temper | "x+lBg7YAQqm8ubsKaDdyPg==" |
"But if they smell us..." Levine shook his head. "We sited the hide so the prevailing wind is toward us. And you may have noticed these ferns have a distinct smell." It was a mild, slightly tangy odor, almost like eucalyptus. Arby fretted. "But suppose they decide to eat the | ferns | "UKq5x5apS9KK3uxFe1Q6og==" |
I noticed Jacob was standing outside with his hands in his pockets. I made sure that my posture was straight as I approached Kevin. I opened my purse without saying anything. His jaw was clenched. He avoided eye contact with me but peered inside my purse. I wasn’t going to say anything at all but ended up surprising my... | Kevin | "+R0Oe4kzRru83In1eOnAEg==" |
As he lay sprawled on the ground, he was amazed to find that he was completely dry, but a moment later all such thoughts were driven from his mind, a sharp twinge in his right side making him sit up, hesitant and bewildered. My hand! he remembered, examining it, but there was no sign of any | injury | "vgsLnsGDS12cMU5kGKNrLg==" |
Shaun prompted. Mason rubbed his jaw in a thoughtful, considering way, but said nothing more. A whole minute must have passed before I was able to breathe easy. Because Mason was right. The fastest way to get to the highway was to travel southeast. But now that I knew where we were, I wasn't taking them to the | highway | "IAMCsp5URKWXJh1luokeOg==" |
"To the beach with the crystals," said Luxa softly. Hamnet looked at her in surprise. "You remember that? You could not have been more than two years." "Just bits and pieces. I still have a chunk of crystal. It is blue," said Luxa. "And shaped like a fish," said | Hamnet | "gli+feBQSAKgVhH8LwYOdQ==" |
"Munchkins on deck." Automatically Chance looked down, checking out the floor, but he didn't see either of the twins. "Where?" Zane leaned back in his chair a little, looking around for his offspring. Spotting them, he said, "Under the desk. When they heard me let you in, they | hid | "bSfsgZFUSfm+ShZGs6wrfg==" |
“But there is no sink…” argued Sharianna, as Joseph reached out and put his hand under the pipe. Water suddenly gushed out onto his hand and he jerked it back in time for everyone to see the water miraculously “flow” through mid air and disappear into the wall below the faucet. “Whoa,” said Joseph softly. “I guess you ... | sink | "yJodb+MUReyY2QAO85bLXg==" |
Robert turned slowly to face her, his eyes wild. “Stay out of this, Claire. You’ve had nothing to do with the boys all their lives; don’t start playing Auntie now; it doesn’t suit you.” “It suits me better than father suits you. When did you become such a monster, | Robert | "oosopKZJRWm/Nr7n3rh0bA==" |
"Matilda," she said, simply, "you have a noble heart! No one else has ever asked me that, though they tried to cure it. And I couldn't answer till I was asked, could I? It is a sad, a tragic tale. Matilda, I was once as fat as you are." "I'm not so very fat," said | Matilda | "j+wLnZ27T6Glmnw8xanYRw==" |
“Yes,” replied Greg, “And I still need that favor. Or do I need to tell your mother why you missed church last Sunday?” “You wouldn’t,” came Jack’s panicked voice. “That favor?” “Oh all right,” said Jack, “What do you need?” “I need you to look up the file on that college girl who was murdered last year,” said | Greg | "96qEysM2Sma7aLRh+KU7rw==" |
I then grab the laptop, close it and put it in my rucksack. Pacing to the bathroom I slip on the rucksack and pull out the gun. Inside the bathroom I leave the door wide open and conceal myself behind it. A loud, confident knock on the front door. A ten second pause followed by the exact same | knock | "uadJ9sMUQ8OAu+n0woHyVg==" |
"I made it for you." She rolled the paper up again and slid it through the narrow opening in the glass. I took it, but I didn't say a word. "Doesn't our home look like a castle in my picture?" she asked me. "I always thought it looked like a | castle | "41nimzLDTeea7yVTf1+9mA==" |
This was how it went, day after day, as the snow fell and filled the clearing, rising up around the hut in great white waves. On the morning the snow finally stopped, the witch fed Nadya potato pie and sausages and asked her, "What is it you want?" "I want to go home," said | Nadya | "fw8PxhzeRjOVbzXud1yMwg==" |
He ran his fingertips over the satin finish, knowing it must have belonged to his father. Taking the wand with him, he left his mother's room. Now that Cara's parents knew who he was, it was unlikely that he would ever be able to get close to her again. Frowning thoughtfully, Anton ran his thumb over the | wand | "RU3rdBw5RKuhwaLp1Epyfw==" |
Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Ana shifted slightly in her seat. “Mom, she works there,” said Vo. “Ana is a photographer during the day. She won a contest recently.” “Did you major in photography in college?” said Lan. “I didn’t go to college,” said | Ana | "02nCPMZtSaKON+4qWOenrw==" |
So what’s with me havin’ to keep out o’ sight sellin’ a few Hollywood classics?” Corey didn’t answer. “So did you bring the goods, or what?” “Not here,” said Mr. Love. “Not now.” He slid a business card across the table to | Corey | "ZkYPO3bNTf2azIG53wgG9w==" |
Karl had quite a few helpers in his house that had tennis courts, stables, horses and so he couldn’t risk going there. The park itself had horse riders, bicyclists, hikers, joggers and cows too. He didn’t expect to find cows in a public park, but there they were, peacefully grazing about. Bob wondered what it would be ... | cow | "lXlsM+o5Q5ijT2/aLCLftw==" |
Matt couldn’t help but smile. It was good to be free from the claustrophobic nearness of the trees. A grassy plain stretched out ahead into the distance. Grey predawn lifted the gloom and made it easy to see underfoot, helping them to travel at speed for many miles. Just before the Sun reached mid-point on its journey ... | plain | "8ltF6tAsRnylbJxD6IaNKw==" |
Gave your mother a house in which you could sleep at night." He picked up a doll and turned it over, stared at it, then replaced it on the shelf. "You liked the house where you lived with your mother, didn't you?" He turned and looked at her with the same expression on his face he'd had when he examined the | doll | "n4oMZYnNRqKEWEHuUZmm4g==" |
“You are up early,” said Vo. “Most tourists get here late.” “I’m not a tourist,” said Ana. “Oh, right. You have a job. You live here, don’t you?” Ana nodded her head, still looking down. “I am guessing you are Russian,” said | Vo | "9GdpdxztTOeLHNrK106wDQ==" |
“How about opening your own clinic?” He shook his head. “All my money wouldn’t be enough to fund it. Plus the logistics are beyond comprehension. That’s why we’ve looked into working for an established clinic.” “Do you really want to volunteer your time?” “I might like to work at UB’s | clinic | "iOWuaT40TbS6ymF1djSwqw==" |
“Don’t worry,” said the girl. “It’s only designed to stun. Androids, or Citizens as you call them, don’t like to hurt us. But you’ll be out for an hour!” “But the bodies down there?” “Yeah. Technically, they don’t hurt us but some fall off when they get | stunned | "XTA3NjYbRF2ri20g4QwOMA==" |
"I wish you wouldn't talk like that," my mother said. "He's gone to the helicopter." "The. Helicopter." My mother barely looked up from the television. There was nothing new in my tone to alarm her. "Marshall got him a seat. Said because he was such a good shot, it wouldn't be | wasted | "tH4z2TR0S4W92qFeR8xhdw==" |
Jakob pointed towards the wolf, shakily. "Your baby!" The Cyclops turned her head sharply and peered into the cavern. Noticing the wolf, she shrieked and bounded back down the passageway but Jakob knew it was too late and she wouldn't reach her baby in time. Before he could stop himself, he sheathed his sword and leape... | baby | "Akaw2IFjTheezcHjMN6uRQ==" |
It’s a risk,” said Charlie. “But, I say let’s do it.” Charlie stuck his hand in the middle of the circle. One by one, the rest of the Rangers put our hands on top. We were all in. “Rangers, on three,” said | Charlie | "9zvPAAPgR0uGJ1DYyM6bjQ==" |
"Now," said Kay, "we need something to bring us back to the land of the living," and she busied herself with glasses, bottles and ice. Janet fixed her with a serious stare as they started on two large martinis on the rocks. "I hope you won't think it impertinent if I swear you to a bond of secrecy." "My lips are sealed... | Kay | "M0Dc7JqpT6WAxCUSmzAp5w==" |
That left Noah and Gracie to check the yard, the garage, the tool shed, and the carriage house. "She can't have gone very far," Gracie said. "We'll find her very soon." "I should have seen this coming." Noah paced back and forth in front of | Gracie | "aScTojR+QrKBn2rn+f8SPg==" |
His secure hold caused her heart to thump even harder. "H-how many times do I have to tell you? All I need is something to eat and I'll be fine." He stopped ushering her along when they entered the kitchen. "Mattie?" "Stop your hollerin', Zachary. I'm old, but I ain't | deaf | "UqNBJVAdSK+vRCzq0HYW3Q==" |
Petorous took a step or two away from the door before he whispered, "Privilege." The tension of the apothos flashed through his chest and head, but Petorous kept his composure. In an instant, he could clearly hear Gaent and Teria's voices. "...guy skipped out on his rent in one of the neighborhoods we've been checking ... | Teria | "DVECqKsIQnK3qPDSxn7tIg==" |
Riley grabbed the remote control and turned it off. ‘I’ve got something for you to do.’ ‘Alright, was is it?’ said Nashy, flicking back her damp, fresh smelling hair with the same lack of ceremony it seemed she had ended her phone call with her husband. ‘Breeze’s waterfront escapade is still fresh in the papers,’ said | Riley | "j2L8MgWfTK6d2J1S+6MFLQ==" |
And if it's wrong to want all of those millions of cheerleaders to rub all of their millions of pom-poms on my nak*d chest, well, then I don't want to be right, Duke. I don't want to be right." "You're such a clown," she said. "And such a genius." I fell behind them again but trudged along, not much of a clown and not ... | genius | "gsZwPNaUTdii6pQzU9f5lQ==" |
He waited a moment, and when she didn't so much as blink, he brushed his hand across her forehead and trailed his fingers down the curve of her cheek. He followed his hand with his mouth and inhaled her scent as he pressed his lips to her temple. "We're here, honey," Noah said, his voice cracking under the weight of hi... | emotion | "toJPXIW+Sw61llOkqaM1rQ==" |
I'm the guy that will be around forever. Mrs. Rowe yanks the placeholder off the seat next to me and plops down. "Are you nervous?" I glance at her in response and rub my hands together. It's scary how much I want this. It's even more terrifying to think what happens if I do | win | "a3YW7o/pTNWthHrx/mW6iA==" |
He didn’t want to give any information away, but he definitely wanted to know what she knew about the cello painting, if anything. “Do you have any paintings?” “I can find a painting for you,” she said, as she pulled a business card from her pocket. “This man, he is also looking for a | painting | "pQeydKPnTTGwPLEzbG70Gw==" |
When we take him down, no matter how natural his death appears, there will be an investigation." "He the one after Kane and Brian?" Javier asked, bringing his travel mug to his mouth. The hot coffee warmed his insides. There was malice in his voice. "Jefferson has a hard-on for both of them," Mack said. "Sergeant Major... | Jefferson | "hnEqEyK0TDqay5Iy5yG+uA==" |
"They're in that one," the judge said. He watched Jason walk toward it, then turned and left the room. There were two men in the first cell Jason passed and one in the second. All of them glanced up with hate-filled eyes, but no one spoke to him. Jason moved on until he stood outside the door of the last | cell | "e1ntjVKgRFWd0kNx4Ghqog==" |
A rustle from the direction of Hannah Frobisher caught John’s attention and he glanced at her. Her eyes were now even wider at the mention that John might be ‘immensely’ old. John refused to give Peterson the satisfaction of agreeing that he was right. He shrugged wearily. “So what do you want from me, | Peterson | "O3B2NeMaSbmc0shSDQDx5g==" |
Apparently, all they eat is pizza. So, I thought it would be nice of us to invite them over for dinner.” “I’m sorry for them. But Dad, when was the last time we had a home cooked meal? That’s not our thing either.” “I only promised them a good meal that wasn’t | pizza | "YClGBW8MTgyFCLt3pEuVVA==" |
A man in his forties, trim black hair, silver eyes. Save the eyes, dozens of people could have matched that description. “That’s him,” Knight said a few minutes later, a jerk of his head indicating a man watching the pit. “How can you be—” “It’s | him | "d3RULSWJTxWKsoWcUrmJ3Q==" |
Her voice began to rise, the shock from the day’s events threatening to become hysterics. Dylan sighed and took her hands in his. “I know you love him, but the truth is that he is not worthy of you.” He began, cursing himself silently when tears sprang into her eyes. “What exactly are you saying, | Dylan | "elQtnvPyTcGakLFr7JKCbw==" |
She'd make certain of that. "Can't you stay in one of the places around here, Mack? I'm used to being on my own and you're bossy." Kane made a sound in his throat that was cut off when Mack shot him a warning look. "I'm not in the least bit | bossy | "21HaE4FUR1O/n/zymjkTlQ==" |
He tried to fend her off as she pulled him into the driver seat. Vain approached from the parked skimmer. The Human made sure the sheriff wasn’t going anywhere and got out, letting the air escape from the vehicle. “Seren...” the Romulan began. The Human gave her a brief hug then guided her back towards the | skimmer | "Dx6gk45WTGykC8VkoNDw5g==" |
Sarah says sweetly, acting like she had simply forgotten to tell him at some point. Obviously, it was better that he hadn't known. "Owww!" Natalie whines, holding her mouth. "I'm sorry," Blake says. He kisses her cheek and turns back to his sister. "Who the f**k roofied you, | Sarah | "+HaL8lBoQmSV7gNPYvZ/Dw==" |
See, Uncle Dane, it has the same purple stone in it.” Dane studied the ring and saw that it did look similar to the one he always wore on his right hand. He raised his head and asked, “How much for this ring?” The woman behind the counter widened her eyes in apparent surprise and she faltered a little as she said the | price | "ruHBTPOASXW8i1b8V1TUOQ==" |
"If you wanted me to have a happy birthday, you'd come over to my party. " "Your party," I repeated flatly. "Yeah, remember? Andrea invited you?" I remembered. I'd been thinking about it every day this week. "I didn't think I was still | invited | "1UiZDeEFQlCBM5z37wjlOg==" |
Ribb tried to ignore his daughter and kept his eyes fixed on Ruby. ‘She looks like a…’ He managed to stop himself just in time. His daughter was going to a teenage disco, yet she looked as if she was about to set up business in the Wallen. ‘She's only going to a | disco | "q9b7oo5STYaSpbsgwni6/g==" |
You didn’t have to. He was my friend…” An intense pressure begins to pound the walls of his brain. It feels like an animal trying to claw its way out. T1-07 screams. “I’m outta here,” the unfamiliar voice says over the speakers. “But, General Kole—” A door slams shut, leaving only the man with the once-calm | voice | "J2NINTSiQpGnuXPaNAn1JQ==" |
Paige heard Chris’s bare feet slapping on the concrete as she crossed the room. Chris entered the candle’s circle of light, turned, and slid her bottom up on one end of the desk. She saw Chris held a smallish round object in her hands. Chris put the object down and picked up the | candle | "mDmIOufBQs+yRLxl4T52Dw==" |
I’ll need a copy of your driver’s license please. “Is a copy really necessary?” She tapped her wallet in her hand, a nervous reaction to what her gut instinct was telling her. “We need to confirm the application information, so yes, ma’am.” “Come on, Aunt Dia, give him the | license | "HHKJa4YzSNueNTQg/6Xx9A==" |
And you can bring home some candles from the mine tomorrow. That’ll be a saving. Everyone uses them. Pink they are.’ Archie was taken aback. ‘Surely that’s stealing,’ he said. ‘Surely you’re right,’ she agreed. Archie crinkled his brow. The daughter of the mine manager was telling him to steal the company’s | candles | "78PHKbBVTdOmQ920dHKI5Q==" |
"There has to be something." "We do not know what would hold a goblin from fading." "His mother was sidhe. Save him the way you'd save another sidhe." Doyle looked a little disdainful, as if I'd insulted them all. "Don't go all high and mighty on me, | Doyle | "EiYgvBX4RNCxSKav4upcyw==" |
"I don't understand you," she cried, nearly hysterical. "I've cheated you and lied to you. Why do you still want me? You should be glad to be rid of me." "You are my wife." It demanded all of Julia's energy just to hold up her head. This man confused her and she lacked the resources to go on | arguing | "rqXbKUQ9TYasinOy9fwirg==" |
The three congratulated him and he helped them finish the bottle. They were full of questions. “How old is she?” “Who is she?” “Are you going to be rich?” Hadrian sighed. “The lady is Lilan Walsh, and I know she is somewhat younger than me. And no, I don’t think I will ever be | rich | "G5HbebvGSpOaH8Bs4lbsbw==" |
Dad continued to search in vain for a hidden actuator and tried all kinds of whistles in an attempt to open the airlock door. Joseph tried whistling, but to no avail. Thomas had no idea how long they had been there, the minutes may have stretched into hours; he felt weak. He stood in front of the airlock door; he could... | whistle | "ltagsMGOQjeDf3K6a6GTAQ==" |
Her face had angular features, which must have been pretty in her youth. Sun damaged skin freckled her cheeks, and wiry hair that was devoid of color framed her aged face. Her gaze was intensely focused on the book in her hands. Eric cleared his throat. The nun looked up and smiled, "Ah, | Eric | "VPMfvJxmRgimuN7fOh0sHg==" |
The others had moved away from the door as the cogs started spinning even faster, and Jude suddenly realized their purpose. The faster these cogs spun, the further the door opened. The problem was, now, Jude didn’t want the door to open. “Let’s get back to the lift,” Jude said. The others didn’t move. “I said let’s get... | lift | "ay0+O6NiT9i61MjD83BE2Q==" |
I look over at her, and they are gone. THE FIRST NIGHT IT HAPPENED The first night it happened, I followed them into the strip mall parking lot. They were all stuffed into a silver-gray Honda-all thousand of them. This was back in November. Charlie had only been dead two months then. One minute I was sitting on the sid... | Charlie | "NBVzBRrBS9ijhwBgi8Jljw==" |
"You can tell Mum's not going anywhere-it took her five minutes just to remember where he was!" Alice nodded, well used to their eccentricities. "Here we are!" Flora planted them in the middle of a group of tanned, tawny-haired woman. "Everyone, this is my sister, | Alice | "kRpBJ7iuSzWpcuPYrPPHoQ==" |
"I'm coming down," I blurted, desperate to be off the sidelines, but Bex's hand was on her ear. She was shouting at me. "You stay where you are!" But I was already gone. "She's lucky to have you," Zach said after a long time. "She needs you." "What are you doing here, | Zach | "MtBgk72ASfWR94rIwubumQ==" |
I didn't know Jason was coming with us until I turned to see him behind me as we passed into the parking lot. Outside, people were coming and going, but it was marginally better than the crowded bar. "Hi," the girl said chattily. "My name's Desiree. I think I've met you before, Jason." "What are you doing here, | Desiree | "3ml7N1ojRSe6VS9VyY38wA==" |
He had me compose a letter to be circulated among the Greeks of the entire world, that they are now completely free of Persian rul Alexander did not tarry long in Susa, but was anxious to capture Darius’ ceremonial capital at Persepolis. In midwinter he crossed the mountains and seized the capital so unexpectedly that ... | Persians | "0WUt1BqBRjmf/HDFuMywjw==" |
They have not been able to integrate the discoveries of science into the fabric of our societies in a way that satisfies us as human beings. The question of whether poetry has failed us, or we have failed poetry is still open to interpretation.* Nobody knows for sure. * When asked in an interview to tell us something s... | poet | "uFLAn8X0QXG9FtlLcGmAgQ==" |
“Of course it was my fault for being willing to take anything at all.” “So, I’m guessing she broke up with you?” Katja said. This was the part that made her nervous. Micah was a guy obsessed with a girl who obviously wanted out of the relationship. He stared out the window and then back at | Katja | "COEVv3wkShiAo7EfRQEcUw==" |
"I didn't do anything," the older man said. "Unemployed? Me too. Pretty much like everybody else my age in Spain. But, you know I had just gotten some work as a substitute teacher-" "I was in prison." The young man paused, then asked, "What | for | "j6R4NWjxQGmS8j2gzRGmTw==" |
You don’t have to stop if you love it this much.” George shook his head. “No one on the other end. No one who can see the one exotic hair comb among hundreds that will cause an English girl’s heart to skip a beat. No one that I could find anyway.” Sebastian said softly, “I’m sorry, | George | "JN1A+L0nQqC3PdL5NJIV6A==" |
“I hope it to be a seamless transition to another emperor, as long as the Guard does its duty and honors the will of the Council.” The indirect accusation of dishonor did nothing to Antonio. “Well, Bruesio. What would you say if I offered you a thousand gold pieces to change your mind?” “A thousand gold pieces?” Bruesi... | spies | "7kstFL0GRCKiUoBV8p7J7A==" |
"After we got back to school and piled in our cars, I was at a stoplight. A friend of mine was next to me. I revved my engine. He revved his." He pauses. "When the light turned green, I pressed down on that pedal so hard my head jerked back. It was a rush, especially knowing I was leaving my friend in the | dust | "cApBya1OQNuEq2TurRmoEg==" |
Anna leaned in; kissing Mike gently on his lips before walking off with her drink. It was a spark Mike hadn’t felt in years, but couldn’t focus on. Mike spotted Tom and Anthony glancing back from the dance floor. He hid his hatred as he walked towards them. “Seems like you were having a good night,” Tom smirked as he l... | Anna | "pga1lMgvTa2urxEVknuw6w==" |
Well, he was in for a surprise, then, because if Julian ended up sitting on the floor handcuffed to a table leg or safe or mini refrigerator, then Cameron would be sitting right there next to him. Cameron mulled over what Ty had said, and the unusual discomfort of the situation, until the door to the room opened and Ju... | relaxed | "jGcaGde3RLu83GrXBeo8Tg==" |
This could be over soon. What about the case in Arizona?" "I can't count on that. We have no idea how it'l go down. Even if she's their lead suspect, they have to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt." "Maybe she won't be able to make | bail | "slIUq/rjTKi/Jy0IYHS/QQ==" |
The guy this morning was just as cute as Alex and I just had a vision of Brandon kissing me when I met him, you know, like I did when I met Alex.” “Ahhh …” Jillian laughed. “Alex has competition.” “Jillian, get serious. That’s not what is going on. I’m going out with Alex. I don’t know what happened with | Brandon | "njpVPR+9RfuEXeb4O0SAPg==" |
You know, the Amish Rifle.” “Ohio State Billy Harper? The guy who led the comeback against Michigan like a hundred years ago?” Billy tried to change the station, but Dana grabbed his hand, suddenly interested. “The one and only,” Hawk continued. Billy could feel him smirking right through the | radio | "trKjGSGxRgS/m1tVllIovQ==" |
Within five minutes, I'd lost the vampire. I was alone. In the dark. Underground. I shivered, then reminded myself why I was there and what was at stake. I looked around for a larger tunnel, feeling my way with my fingers. "Evra," I called softly. I cleared my throat and this time yelled, | "Evra | "7+MXfjAkSOq8FPVMvSGx0g==" |
"Would you like to show us what you're doing here?" "Of course. How much of a tour would you like? We have a five-hour tour, a four-hour tour, and an hour-and-a-half tour." Corinne Murphy grinned. "It would be nice to take the five-" Senator Van Luven interrupted. "We'll settle for the hour-and-a-half | tour | "q4uBbCEUQ9S3lOXo6P/fcA==" |
"Wait," said Mae. She gestured to two of the older girls and nodded toward the unconscious servant. "Drag her out. She's coming with us." One of them frowned. "Why take her? She's not worth anything." "I'm taking her for the same reason I'm taking all of you," said | Mae | "iJf/Gjh0TVKDUiJjBWcyYw==" |
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