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Even the National Trust don’t want that ruin. Besides, the coach don’t stop there but twelve miles away in town.” He got up, lurched his way forward to the driver, and spoke to him, glancing back at us. “Uh oh, Ned,” I murmured. “I don’t think they like that we’re on the | coach | "AATvBZByQla8hH3Z+uSSKw==" |
“Why not have horses or cattle pull the wagons?” another man asked. “We felt the food and supplies would be far more valuable for now,” Fanchon replied. “In time we will have horses and cattle. I see you are nearly ready to put wood beams across to the other side. We could start cutting trees to make the | beams | "hT4S5DL2S2WT2QJCzSl9Mw==" |
"In several holos you can see the ship he's watching. It's a Tailor Scout, Class IV. Eight years ago those Tailors were using non-standard flood lamps to light their docking bays. Kaegul lamps. Advertised as 'the next best thing to sunlight.' They emitted ultraviolet light as well as | visible | "RaXg5VJZTIuI6H+6nTyFGg==" |
“Here, hold it close,” Joel instructed, “tight to your shoulder, then-” He didn’t get any further. Jordan squeezed the trigger. There was a faint ting as the tin can was struck. The can ducked beneath the surface then did a little hop into the air. Jordan shot two more times, each time hitting the can. He lowered the g... | Joel | "xUI0Ex7OT4a0M7eGBVUOCA==" |
"This isn't about me, Penny. It's about you. You do too much." "How much is too much?" she argued, feeling the need to defend the way she lived her life. "I have two babies to take care of." "Yeah," he muttered thickly, "I know, but you should have | help | "nsOtECu7S0G9a7mytBUacA==" |
Liam took the mug from my hand and sipped it. "Nice." "Get your own." He grinned. "Why? Never learned to share?" I pulled my mug back from him, nearly burning us both in the process. "Okay, I forgot. I shouldn't try to come between you and | coffee | "qKPz/rYjQoyx/4ScuAOBWw==" |
If, as Tabitha said, Simi knew who he was, why would she do such a thing? "Is she fighting with Ash?" he asked, hoping, praying it was a possibility. "No, Nick. You're not that lucky." He cursed again. "I have to tell him," he said to | Tabitha | "DexS1KKQQe+MB57gOR2I9Q==" |
When the Nameless was created, Rhys lost the power to raise armies of the dead. We had no more use for armies among ourselves, and to fight the humans in such a way would have meant our expulsion from this country." Frost hesitated, then said, "Many of us lost our most otherworldly powers when the Nameless was cast. Bu... | Rhys | "oHrBiwb0Tl+3Nqd2nlYnrw==" |
As much as she wished she could let go and give in to the tears, Drake needed her. She could feel how much he was suffering. His grief dwarfed hers, flowing over their connection in shuddering waves of agony. He'd loved Thomas like a brother and she'd only known him for one night. She wanted to be strong for Drake, to ... | useless | "7pYPsqFSTIWraDN2SqFN+A==" |
James’s guardian. “Have the Pegasus take him home,” He said solemnly. “I will accompany him as well, for I don’t see a choice. I can hide behind a Pegasus so they won’t see me. I’m sorry.” We all strapped James to the back of his | Pegasus | "V63i+VFYRpWgPZQRMoChVA==" |
The minister paled slightly but then smiled as he glanced back and forth between us. "No pictures?" I asked, turning towards Jack. "Not even one, just for us?" Jack frowned for a moment, then lowered his hand and reached in his pocket. "No pictures except this one. This one is for us," he said as he pulled out his phon... | minister | "IYLgpvVOQVqIYI71nyYjrA==" |
"No…" she gushed, "you would have done just fine. You're awesome at your job." Peter's eyes narrowed. "I've got to get back into the kitchen, Emille," he said. "I just came out to remind you that you're responsible for lunch this weekend." Emille looked across the table at Jeff, then back at | Peter | "b601dXs+TDeCNvPiVb/Qzw==" |
“No, Bean, I’m not. In fact, I’m going to burn it when we get back to the house.” “You wouldn’t do that, Mike. That’s your Led Zeppelin concert shirt—one of your prized possessions.” “Oh, you’re sure of that, | Bean | "78TWMfBBSU6oSOIgWICN8g==" |
I'm sorry; I thought I could get her into the corral without waking you." "Hannah!" "It's all right; I know how to get her in there," Hannah said. "I just wanted to warn you she was out here, just in case." "Thanks for the warning. How will you get her into the | corral | "qDD0jDPhQsmz2vqiCpJdAQ==" |
"Tony has ties?" It didn't fit my picture of the charmer I knew. "He's Catholic," Jude said, watching my fingers slide down the tie. "And his mom calls him every Sunday to make sure he went to mass. So yeah, Tony's got a shitload of | ties | "GDT6Q4s4TxOjifBabalZfA==" |
Follow your heart, they had said. His heart was confused, it seemed like everyone he had met so far had been healed through the infection and found whatever peaceful existence was right for them. Hammond couldn't imagine what that must feel like. Even now, he was still labeled as abnormal. Then it struck him, in his he... | normal | "OerbZvoeRcWH5ylfLzbJog==" |
“I guess we’ll have to depend on the defense to win this one,” said Cain, still not convinced that the offense would correct itself. “Maybe we can intercept a pass or score on a fumble.” “O.K.” laughed Mr. Andrews, trying to assure Cain. “Well, we just gotta win,” said | Cain | "YKAw1oELR4W1GtBauRhRaQ==" |
Candy grabbed the phone. They could all hear her through the phone. “Grandmother, we won’t have a good time at all unless you come, too. We’d probably be crying instead of having a good time.” She only exaggerated slightly. Chrissy took the phone. “We all want you to come, too, | Grandmother | "jOevMEJgR+Wa0tAP2sZQHw==" |
Somewhere in Las Vegas there's an awesome woman who inspired someone in Kentucky to create the same type of program. I wonder if she knows what she does on a daily basis for girls like me. "I thought the program in Kentucky could only provide shoes up to age seventeen." "Eighteen now. They were given another grant. May... | Vegas | "HcVVemQ7SOO4lbZs+MotaA==" |
In the middle of enemy territory, with armed men patrolling only meters away, she was crying because there really was one person in this hostile world who still trusted her. When she collected herself, Alyssa said, "Matt, I... I don't know what to say. I don't know what to think. I don't know how you can... What I know... | safe | "qPPzOxbqRa29Z9Zo8ShN7g==" |
He cupped her face, softly caressing the anxiety lines from the corners of her eyes, feeling an urgent tenderness that had to be expressed. 'You think I began this journey with you because of the packet from Brazil. And yes, it was the trigger that got me moving, but even as I read my father's challenge, I thought...Te... | thought...Tess | "v0n/REamQS2yqvxrtPy5ew==" |
At once, "she addedfirmly, and turned on her heel to lead him into hislibrary. Daniel followed curiously, vaguely amused at the way his sweet, slightly connivingmother was storming ahead of him. But hishumor turned toshock themoment he closed thelibrary door andshe whirledon himina fury. "I have never beensodisappointe... | Daniel | "sOdYYSSgTq21qGhVqxALrQ==" |
He was calculating, though what he was calculating Gnak could not be certain. Perhaps he was weighing risk against reward. Maybe he was thinking of ways to capture a giant. All that mattered to Gnak was that the king was thinking about it and he was not yet dead. “What will you do with the | giant | "8HlKn1JQTbqJkM0IgNYCiA==" |
The side yard below looked quiet, so he rappelled down and moved to the door about fifty feet away. It was dark, and he peered inside, moving swiftly into shadows. She was whimpering nearby. “Rachael? Rachael, it’s John.” He heard her feet shuffling closer, but she didn’t say anything. Her arms flew tightly around his ... | terror | "F/o0PpasTEWt30s+iLyM+g==" |
I remember the day he gave it to me, it was after my birthday party and he came to my room to say good night. My mom had already kissed me goodnight so he and I were alone. He sat on my bed and placed a tiny pink box in my hand. "Daddy, you already gave me a birthday present!" I couldn't stop beaming at him because I w... | present | "tnKaxGjaTS+w4+1e1GfsgA==" |
It's not that I didn't want him to come, but I needed to take some time and slow things down. I also didn't want to deal with my mom's reaction yet. "Could you quit making those lovey dovey faces? It's making me sick." Hailey playfully punched my arm. "I am not making a lovey dovey | face | "adfQ28wnQMCKPtfeatHJVg==" |
Blake nodded at the nurse. "Get him." The nurse nodded in agreement then looked at her. "The doctor really should see you," she said, then went and picked up the wall telephone as Samantha glanced at Blake. He gave a short shake of his head. "He's paid to do his job, | Samantha | "wHcS7m8kSCiMhT6Z6EgK3w==" |
"The only unusual thing about Elizabeth is how kind she is. She's the most understanding person in this entire town." "That's so true," Verlaine agreed. "Everybody loves Elizabeth." He hadn't even realized they knew each other. Pretty much nobody paid attention to Verlaine, but if anybody would, it would be | Elizabeth | "5gVjyG2vRD6Gf5I+au7rnw==" |
How long?” Damien focused for a moment, testing the reserve of energy buried deep inside of him. It had recovered somewhat during his hour-long nap. The gravity spell wasn’t a major strain, and from the feel, he could handle anything that wasn’t major. Of course, a teleport spell was the definition of | major | "LIrdFHeRTlesol9zEfIRFA==" |
Another motto of mine. Caleb pushes his hands in his pocket at starts walking. At least he has the conscience to look sheepish about it, even if it's in a 'whatever' kind-of-way. I fall into step beside him, my arm brushing his. After jerking away, I totally realize I'm walking to school with | Caleb | "6NvfCVVrQT+sILKB0YXnKQ==" |
Just who is going to pay for this special feed grain anyway? It must cost a bit if it's that special." "You’re going to pay, obviously," replied Mitch, "since your cows will be eating it. On the other hand, Joe will be planting and irrigating the grain. He'll do all the work to make it | grow | "UZpv6dCfRbSJwDKJsURjow==" |
My focus wasn't as ironclad as I'd always believed. Let's just say I'm going to need another Guinness the instant I step foot on U.S. soil again. Poor Henry. The days where his infectious smile and shrug could fix just about any problem were over ... and what was I doing thinking Poor Henry? If that wasn't the last tim... | poor | "hHCM7oX8QyS6oucOZJOlHA==" |
Let me know if you need anything.” Rowan sipped his tea. It was very good, high quality. He appreciated the warmth running down his throat. “Such a nice place, don’t you think?” Petrov said. “Yes, quite,” Rowan said. “Are you a frequenter, Mr. | Petrov | "zJJhwtvMSj+v2SmFv1AguA==" |
'Well... there could be snakes in here with us.' Agnes saw the rocks rush past, looked down and saw the foam of the swollen river. The world spun around her when Vlad stopped in midair. Water washed over her toes. 'Let there be... lightness,' he said. 'You'd like to be as light as the air, wouldn't you, | Agnes | "os18YwqGSmyzAnSMRohJ9Q==" |
"Tell them I'm in a meeting." Tanner turned to Pauline. "We have to get out of here." He patted Andrew on the shoulder. "Andrew, come with us." "Yes, Tanner." The three of them walked over to the redbrick building. "I have something very important for you to do, | Andrew | "K6fWVktgRbypKkj4s5eX8A==" |
His hearing was too sensitive not to have picked up on it. "Bring her here," Sebastian commanded. "He'll come. Nothing she can say will keep him away. In fact, her shrill warning will only make him hurry, make him sloppy. I couldn't have planned it any better." With one hand over my mouth and the other across my waist,... | Sebastian | "CC8TljD0ScK4D1XYxFr23w==" |
To what end?" "Professor? Are you trying to hurt me by pretending to think I am a monster of naivete? I mentioned your psychohistory, which Demerzel wants." "And I told you that it was a youthful indiscretion that came to nothing." "You may tell me a great many things, | Professor | "1sMJhKGiS/KfvKvAdMmrnQ==" |
Vieve stepped toward him and puffed up her chest. "Message for Mr. Algonquin Shrimpdittle from Professor Lefoux," she said in her high treble voice. "Give to me, young sir," boomed back the porter from behind his faceless confusion of gears and cogs. "Can't be done," replied | Vieve | "px1tSu4CSJikKS3bh2UDXw==" |
Make a bit of noise, celebrate our friendship and our memories." "Then I say, let 'er rip," Elise said. She raised her sensibly shod foot and stomped on a bubble. A popping sound exploded in the room. Barbie went next, her step firm. Her high heels effectively demolished a series of | bubbles | "6EGScYf5Tpm++JJGNbvF5w==" |
“I know I talk sense, but if it were common, I don’t think our economy would be in such a mess.” With that her spot was over. She turned off her microphone, waved through the window at the producer, and slipped out of the booth. Johnny read the police reports from the Vantage Heights neighborhood for a few quick laughs... | Heights | "Y4QV1PFWRmewcz/OosPp1g==" |
"You're stuck with me for life." "I know; maybe I'm crazy, but that makes me very happy." I laugh when he starts tickling me. "Let's go home crazy girl." "Let's go home and celebrate," I clarify. "Oh, we're definitely going to | celebrate | "e1wGP1FXR0e2g25c4PzUng==" |
She shook her head. "Poor Rod. I miss him so much." Colleen nodded. Her uncle had left a bigger gap in her life than she ever would have expected. "It's over, I guess," said Jane. "This whole nightmare." "I guess it is," said | Colleen | "N6/GCB7CTQ2MeoNOi53OAA==" |
Susannah wore a long, white lace bridal gown with an elegant scooped neckline, and her face was alight with a mischievous smile that reminded Olivia of Ivy. The picture must have been taken a long time ago, because all the colors in the picture were sort of brownish. Beside her, clutching her hand, stood the tall, broa... | camera | "3GZao9eKT9qRUZZCEhw3dQ==" |
"You look a little pale," she notes, reaching for my hand as the elevator dings. "We need to help them remember." "Remember what?" I ask, letting her lead me down the corridor. "That they're kids. No matter what they're going through, they're still | kids | "0uKPra/RRsSlAGDVRlUjcQ==" |
It reflected the light as he nudged it, watching it sparkle. Ty sat on the floor, leaning back against the couch and looking exhausted. Deuce lounged on the other end of the sofa, his feet up on a stool in front of him. Earl and Mara sat on the loveseat across the room. They cuddled together, Mara curled in the crook o... | loveseat | "SN46ACuBSRWs6DVzLSniTw==" |
The boy was leaning forward in his seat, squinting. My sharp gasp had gotten him to take my enterprise seriously, though there was no fear in his expression. Because there was no fear, I was forced to accept the impossibility that Marshall was blind to what was so clear to me. “How could you not see that, | Marshall | "cYDrG3ckQ/mb4x4Z9ZKn9g==" |
“When the time comes, you’ll know.” Liam took Claire’s hand folding it over her pouch. “The Empress saw a light in you that you can’t see through the darkness of your own doubts. And I can see it too.” Claire squeezed the pouch then smiled looking up at | Liam | "VKmOADb+TdejqepAW2ubMg==" |
“There’s a small pond over there,” said the guy, pointing to the right side of the hut. “Go wash up and come back inside when you’re all dried up. I’ll bring you a pair of clothes as well.” “Thanks,” replied Charlie. “Meet you in a few,” said the guy, closing the door to his | hut | "uSliHnmGTQ+zgdT6cLEkZQ==" |
“That a man would want to kiss you? You are a beautiful woman, Your Grace.” “Rowena,” she whispered, wanting to hear her name on his tongue. “Rowena.” He did not disappoint. His lips wrapped around her name, his voice making her shiver. “May I tell you a secret, | Rowena | "+EncCsezR7G53nFjvYUeHw==" |
Eddie plinked the rim of his mug. He would feel a lot better knowing someone was coming back. “Another coffee.” “Sure thing,” she said, winking at him. With a quick turn, she bounded back into the crowd towards the bar. “Got the ladies looking out for you, huh, | Eddie | "XFtlcSqHRxy/AVRvZczOYw==" |
She looked much better than she had when last he'd seen her, better even than she had in more than a month. She actually looked healthy, her cheeks filled out and rosy, her face peaceful. A small sigh of relief slid from Paul's mouth and then he glanced to Eshe. "Where is Jeanie?" "Upstairs," Eshe said, standing. "Nich... | too | "xHJ5+PB9TG2PxQaBRj2YJg==" |
That's what you always used to say, and you were always better than you claimed.' Jina replied, 'But never as good as you.' In the event, he surprised himself by hitting three of the first four targets at which he aimed. Opting for caution, he deliberately missed one of the last three | targets | "VDtsyZBXS0mJ8F95nhC5ug==" |
"This is ridiculous and getting us nowhere.' He glanced at his brother. "Robert?' Robert hadn't done much so far today, but at Victor's command, Robert leaned forward. "Sonya?' Still obviously distraught, she turned to look at him ... and her face went still. "Tell us what we need to know,' said | Robert | "p8nv7WNVTuq9sANWyCQSGw==" |
"I asked you, how do you know her name?" "I know everything, Stacey Olson Caldwell. I know all about your unquenchable, body aching woe; malaises that I can make go away." "What do you know about my heartache?" I asked, daring Asp to continue. "I can behold it in your eyes, | Stacey | "6lkQbro0R7y19onvQInoqQ==" |
Now, though, as she stood right in front of him and actually watched a shutter come down over his eyes, effectively blocking her out, she wondered if coming here had been the right thing to do after all. Still, she was here. And since she was, she would at least get Justice back on his feet. "So, what's it going to be, | Justice | "X/yN+tEYTGWNJav46Mruiw==" |
The droning stopped and the large steel doors rolled open before him, he walked from the elevator and stood in the corridor, looking left and right for Suite 5C. He spied an informa-tion board on the wall immediately to the left of the elevator doors, positioning himself in front of it; he scanned the business names fo... | board | "K+vIlmnaTjmgXW72L2s25Q==" |
My arms felt as if they might pop out of their sockets when I squeezed the clamp and slammed to an almost instantaneous stop. I was dangling from the cable, looking down into the cavernous space of Sublevel Two. "I can't believe that worked," I admitted, breathless. "Cam!" Bex shouted, stopping me before I could releas... | cable | "k4l+RiyEQ6aUM2I9xFoCCA==" |
Hari asked, concealing the tension of his anticipation. Chen called Hari forward to the docket with a waggle of his thin finger, and pointed to an informer tablet, on which an image of the world and its location were displayed. "It is called, I believe, Terminus," said Chen. Hari glanced at it, breathless, and looked u... | Chen | "z3EJPdwHTruAZCGnBh6Mgg==" |
`The boss. Some of the staff at the Castle,' Sovant was saying. `A few of my associates - other bodyguards.' `And how many bodyguards does Mr. Von Hellemann have?' asked officer Yuremevic. `There's seven of us. Four work outside the Castle and three work inside,' said | Sovant | "ZnAUb8x7SKyEPp5YUOjv1w==" |
Our boss liked to have a bit of a break then with a holiday by the sea and we had a wonderful time frolicking up and down the beach with him. Then there was the arduous journey back to the station where we had to complete our jobs before the wet season set in. Once the wet season had set in it was a miserable place to ... | workers | "PyTdP350Roa8mek2CvINkQ==" |
"Aren't you eager to read it, mother?" Francis asked as he waved his hand in a nonchalant gesture. Her heart quickened at the thought of what she held. This would be her salvation, and her lips curled into a hideous snarl as she unmasked her true character. "Oh how I've longed for this moment, | Francis | "kMDnyW02RNGzS+wYs/vGVw==" |
“Oh, hey, Squirrel of Vengeance,” said Duke. He walked over, plucked the rifle from Buck Marion’s gnarled fists, and broke it in half, tossing the pieces away. Then he pushed over the Exsanguinator with two fingers and climbed on his chest, ready to punch the mercenary into pudding. “You got one chance,” said | Duke | "SXKcqZAvRdOCTDsA8PPWlg==" |
Parts of her body were hot and other parts were cold. Dak stood next to her, staring at something in his hands. She followed his gaze and saw that he clutched the Infinity Ring. The soldiers were nowhere to be seen - but neither were Dak's parents. He was frozen, his eyes glued to the | Ring | "LlHktYrqQ0mSnHfJ558XjQ==" |
Next, she looked at the gym where she saw five people, two played basketball as the others lounged about on yoga mats. When she realized they were just students, she continued to the double doors. Easily, she applied pressure to the handle and broke through the lock. As quietly as she could, she walked through the hall... | gym | "Dbov3AagRNaZsGXPuVUSYw==" |
But, clearly someone or something is yanking our chain and I refuse to sit by and continue being played the fool.” “What if it really is a Wampus Cat?” Freddie asked. Bogdon thought for a minute. “As Chief Scientist of the Granite Falls Rangers I can only answer one way: So what? So what if it’s a real Wampus | Cat | "0qwxQh1tQ9+RJu0iPPi+yQ==" |
“There’s another thing that I have to show you,” Hydra said as he pulled out a pouch. It contained all the disks that Elvira passed on to him before he escaped through the hole. “This is real Hydra—so real,” said the awe-struck Pluggo. “We have to go back to Genoa and retrieve the rest of the | disks | "4KyW6P1BTV+TDnA+abhPVA==" |
I turned on the light in the bathroom and stared at the beaten and bruised reflection looking back at me; most of my skin was a muted shade of purple or green, like a bruise fading on the surface. I ran my fingers down the length of both of my arms and across my collarbone. Cool water on my face and hands didn’t make t... | real | "V5TSxIDDTse1ZVd/qLR7cw==" |
Four peripherals, Bryn. At the Wayfarer. Through the bond, I could feel Chase getting closer, moving faster, and I realized-belatedly-that Lake had loaned him her truck. "Peripherals." I said the word out loud and let the ramifications wash over me. I ran harder, faster, every inch the alpha determined to get back to h... | pack | "LqGfFgrZQHWhpf0nBooJGA==" |
Hearing JJ talk made her understand all the more just how average she and Tony were. Growing up, Jackie always liked being in charge. She felt like a leader, someone cutting edge, important. But she was just a regular person, no more, no less. If anyone in the family was destined for something special, it was | JJ | "ionA2W75QX2GkOlNVNiRmw==" |
"You're making pie?" "Apple. Wanna help?" "Do cows have tails?" She giggled and started up the steps that led into the living room and kitchen. I left my shoes down by the door and followed behind her. I would have followed even if she didn't have | pie | "+en5tyHMSzKkOxnwhdhngQ==" |
"The kelp passed him unmolested coming in here," Gallow said, smiling at Twisp. "Doesn't it appear likely that Nakano has immunity from the kelp?" Twisp looked at Nakano, who once more stood passively at one side, obviously listening but not focusing his eyes on any of the speakers. It came to Twisp then that Nakano di... | kelp | "tKrO2va0QZWcre6BOi3NYw==" |
I saw them; Lucca was just a few feet away from Wind. The latter had his torso wrapped in bandages, and he was barefoot. It’s a surprise Amaya let him out in this condition. “Lucca, I’ll talk to you about the barrels…” I said. “No! Trickster! You’re the one who had me sign the release of a hundred | barrels | "Mrc3i484TGCyRHN4zzA26g==" |
I have seen it, Kandrigi. It is a great body, capable of great destruction, Let your race he warned, Kandrigi, for I grieve for them and their destiny. Through time it comes from afar, Kandrigi; in time it will cross the path of your earth. Believe me, Kandrigi, believe me, I grieve for you and your | race | "h1R1eYG8R0iJex9d7z8MuQ==" |
Sunny was so damned convincing... "Why would she think you're dead?" he demanded. "You might just be in a place that doesn't have a signal - like here. What is she, some kind of nutcase?" "I make certain I'm always somewhere that has a signal. And, no, she isn't a | nutcase | "yLlFJYYlRuqmovZsx02UCQ==" |
He knew that he would get sympathy from her, who had no love for Attalus and his niece. He told her of the affair and of Philip's reluctance to redress his wrongs. "That was a shameful thing that Attalus allowed to happen to you." Here was another possible ally for her to use against Attalus and his | niece | "OrtTHr3OSaOkxyjmCJnJdg==" |
Evens walks up to the lead truck, sees a Major in the front seat, and salutes him. Then, he says, "Good morning, Major. May I see your ID and orders?" The Major hands them over and Evens checks everything carefully. Satisfied, he hands them back, saying, "Welcome to the middle of nowhere, | Major | "esHSwj/JSkqpn5B6niBXWg==" |
As soon as he said it, he winced. "Sorry." "It's okay." She waved off the apology even as she shrugged off the memories the mention of the fire department had caused. After all, it had only been a single day since her house had become uninhabitable. Not surprising that she was still a little touchy on the subject of | fire | "lwwEew7sSJaSY2ucxOFDrg==" |
Neb giggled again at his own silliness, leaned forwards and shouted, ‘Balkind, drop!’ He heard a thump, followed by an ‘oomph,’ and leaned sideways to peer down at the ground. Blain lay spread eagled in the mud with the child splurged face down over his stomach. As Neb watched, Lydia, Lillian and a few other women stre... | mud | "BdSa4sKBRiKcVpxT0jNBow==" |
Meetings between Dr. Branon and the MWC delegates’ holograms currently occur in her private home in Kirov, California, about 60 miles northwest of San Francisco. Return to this and other news sources for Enlaces’ updates, which Dr. Branon stated will be occurring “regularly” and which promise to include more videos of ... | Kirov | "Gzj8WgCaQhSJ2EcycKl2Iw==" |
A boy? Drugs? You can get anything you want here in Cancun, and I can take you there,” Pedro said. “Just take me back to the villa, but tomorrow, or next trip, maybe. This life is still new to me.” “We can bring someone over to the | villa | "behDhL0bRmqpsYPVseEvnQ==" |
"What is it, mamma?" Selena uttered, just as the youngest, Eliza, flew into the foyer. Eliza had been napping on the window seat when she ought to have been attending to her penmanship, and her face was aglow with slumber and guilt. "Yes, what is it, | mamma | "7pw+ryHiTwiN/uxJQT9MvQ==" |
The air filled with flowers rising from the earth, sprinkling the boughs like diamonds, until I could no longer tell the difference between the boughs and the starry night sky beyond. A flower flew close and turned into a miniature dragonfly, glowing silver-white. Audrey’s face filled my vision as she bent to look at m... | hallucinating | "RKAIGwkpSkiG/g8rk/6UcQ==" |
There had always been a certain amount of tension between Basha and Jawen, a back-and-forth game of love and lust ever since they were little; she had not recognized it then. But as they got older, it had developed and grown more intense, a ritual of fight or flight between them, chasing each other around and trying to... | serious | "k49hqUdaTv2XGFA1zp8IDA==" |
“Apart from his kissing me, nothing really happened.” Aaron was not satisfied. Pulling away from her, he turned around, allowing the flames roiling within him to pour from his mouth in a long, steady stream. “A kiss is not nothing,” he said over his shoulder. “And given the chance, he would have made sure a lot more | happened | "w2RlEairSG2modqoRUM87A==" |
He learned that Stu Unger was estimated to have won $100,000,000 in his lifetime but, when he died his friends had to take a collection to cover the funeral expenses. He summed up his poker philosophy with the words, “I want to destroy people at the poker table.” On another occasion he said, “I never want to be known a... | loser | "obrGPHoSQ/ueq+wu2dS/WA==" |
Then he said with feeling, ‘Jina, I’m telling you, I don't want to lose her.’ ‘Do you like her enough to risk what Vaxili will do to stop you?’ Sharma didn’t reply. He just tugged at an ear. Jina urged, ‘Come back to the real world, | Sharma | "MAdJNyiXThqJxQBUk7AU7w==" |
"He will." She shrugged. "That would be for the best, I suppose. Of course if Penelope were reined in, we wouldn't meet such interesting people as the Ghost of St. Giles." "You make light of the danger." "Maybe I do, Your Grace," she said gently, as if he were the one who should be reassured, "but I must admit it was e... | Ghost | "/f72DZ/MRHWOBh94MbXxng==" |
You are fifteen years old and in my car while we’re in France and I will see to it that nothing happens to you or your brother.” “Okayyyyy, fine. Can we just stop talking about this now? I’m tired of it.” “We’ll talk about for as long as we need to, Sarah.” “That’s not what you said back at the airport...” | “Sarah | "ks+leutKQYCJ9KPppozgPA==" |
The instant she had a clear view of the intruder's back, she jumped. She landed on top of her quarry, with a control hold on the person's wrist. But she already knew that this wasn't going to be a fight to the death. "Jez-ow-it's me!" Claire spluttered. "I know it's you, | Claire | "CWpQ/REDTjKQhsKYMD03gA==" |
The Librarian thumbed through the bundle of pages, stopping on the final sheet and began reading, “It is our conclusion that much of the work that is currently done in the Library can be out-sourced to contractors, particularly non-skill specific work such as shelving, stacking...” Lucy gulped and Gillian began to open... | Gillian | "dvrtv3rTRV6/IvZsbNyqhg==" |
He gathered a glass of ouzo, a pitcher of milk, and a small bottle from the cold box. The former was for himself. He found the chilled alcohol more than refreshing. The later items were for Lystus. Alcander measured out a dropper of sedative from the small bottle and added it to the milk. Lystus would drink it despite ... | Lystus | "PKzWqzNKTE+tAjj5bOUXKA==" |
You want to sever our friendship just because I want to buy you the two dresses and the scarf?” I ask playfully, holding on to the blue scarf again. “Yes. So do we have a deal?” Ivy starts peeling at my fingers again. “Yes, we have a deal.” I smile. “Good, now let go of the | scarf | "QZtU3d+QQHmTSatjfKoOGw==" |
I have to get Logan to the cave, I don’t have time to deal with this right now. “Why are you surprised?” Logan asks, keeping his eyes on the parking lot. Searching for Ryan. “I didn’t ask him to come here. I want to get to the cave, just like you.” His shoulders tense, gaze focused on the other side of the | lot | "iTXDF1OTRouxygrbYnnVpA==" |
His body went limp and he passed out, stuck half to death with needles. Haven turned around and saw Bastian walking toward her with his hands up. “Let me explain,” he said. “You lied to me,” said Haven. Blue light flashed across her vision. “I know I did,” said | Bastian | "rL1Rse4yThuqVsxmNLXyhQ==" |
"I didn't say but." "Yeah, but I know you." Savannah sighed. "I invited him to Hilton Head with us." "And?" Liz had a feeling she knew where this was going. "Lucas is going to be there." "Do you think something will happen between you and | Lucas | "iN993lrSTdyqWdvufRlmCA==" |
Thinking about gingerbread houses made my stomach rumble, so I slid off my stool and went over to the cake stand sitting in the middle of the counter. I'd helped Fletcher make some sugar cookies earlier. There were only five left, and I knew that he wouldn't mind me eating them. I lifted the glass top, set it aside, an... | cookies | "O611utc1QgW5wf4nJz4ipA==" |
“Hours later, I arrived at the tower and my heart was pounding so hard that I was certain I would pass out at any moment. I pulled a camera from my backpack and took a few photos of the tower. I decided earlier that I might write a book on my experiences, provided of course, I got back alive. I grabbed a long coil of r... | tower | "pgtRfQwgT0SJJP6IiFlhtw==" |
He remained warm to the touch, but his breathing grew even and regular, and she hoped that solid sleep would cure whatever this ailment was. A knock at the door an hour later forced her to gently remove him from her lap and admit Lucian into the room. He handed her a plate of food as his gaze drifted to Justin's sleepi... | Lucian | "uy2XnUfbTDy/NAOcHVaE9Q==" |
Adan and Maxi, Maxim, I can’t pronounce his name, anyway those two said they didn’t hear from Kim or Katrina so by 9:30 they were on their way to go clubbing.” said Det. Christian. “Did anyone see them?” asked the Captain. “Roberts and Thompson are trying to follow up now. All four of them are foreign exchange students... | Christian | "ZQaSOr/oQW+FuTDQYOw09Q==" |
You loved her." "I still believe that some sacrifices are too great to be made." Styx ignored the odd tightness in his chest. He didn't want to know what it might mean. "This woman means nothing to us." Viper looked annoyingly unconvinced. "It is your decision to make, | Styx | "u+2vpRwIQOeLl0nEWSR8UQ==" |
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