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She entered Pieter's bedroom and sat at the table with all of the broadcasting equipment. Jackie quickly found the main transmission radio. On the digital clock she noticed that it was already well after mid day. Jackie typed on the wireless keyboard the frequency that Pieter had provided her earlier that morning. She ... | Pieter | "Ag71pscVTfWtS/fx+a8dIA==" |
“Well, I guess I cannot stop you dogs from doing what you do. But now that I’m talking and looking at you, have the decency to stop. Control yourself!” Hydra said. “Okay! Okay! Relax! I’m just being a dog. By the way, my name is Grunt. My name used to be Skip, then Hop, now I’m | Grunt | "PuQ5wR9cR7OYAJrX7YrJZA==" |
Is there any way to tell where they were going?" "The last sighting had them heading towards the binary Galleas System. It's not far from here." "Then let's get a move on. Crusader, take it easy and keep your scanners on." "Confirmed," the ship said. The engines whirred back into action and the ship turned towards the ... | System | "81+WabL8RpKEscVllnGWpw==" |
"Yes, I do." The laughter stopped. "What makes you think he is a troll?" Sha Yukima asked. "Well, look at the size of him," Nasinwa said. Yukima nodded. "I've never seen a troll that big. Have you? But I have seen many men the size of | trolls | "XO2eIdkIRuKUIQPVpz/ehw==" |
“You think he’s a stray?” “I think he’s probably a farm dog that ran off. Got spooked by something maybe. He’s too…” Her words petered out. She felt bad talking unkindly about a fellow living creature that was already hurting. Evan finished the sentence for her, “Too ugly to be a | pet | "hhe9bBy8QQmIyliLEldU2g==" |
"You don't know everything, you prick! They don't need better flowers, better food. They're dying because you've imprisoned them, Thorn. The Whispers are begging for help. They're dreameaters and they've filled the world with their plea. They're begging to be freed!" "Of course they're dreameaters," said | Thorn | "KouyOYBYSA6bYr7IHohH7A==" |
The boy keeps his head in a crisis. Lock 'em up.' Thirty seconds later the Horde had limped off, into the city. The guards sat in the cramped, hot cell. Eventually one said, 'What were they?' 'I think they might have been ancestors.' 'I thought you had to be dead to be an | ancestor | "PYOPQqjITrCYqmts1dmkvw==" |
"Ye hide a nasty sense of humor behind that innocent face," Sorely snarled, but he left her quickly, which had been her aim. Ilysa had come hoping to find solace in Connor's chamber. The moment she crossed the threshold, however, she felt engulfed in sadness. Had she inadvertently summoned the despair of the two women,... | Connor | "9l84n5IPQoC0JBr1xcK2Qg==" |
She bought a casual dress and sandals for the evening, and also a pair of Capri's and tank top with a sweater to wear to the beach. After depositing her purchases in her room, she hopped a bus for the beach, where she walked for a couple of hours. Her bus got caught in traffic on the way back to town. She asked a perso... | traffic | "KGhE8nc1QGGb7K8J76FOAA==" |
A blue flame rose in the midst of the stones. Dako pulled the carriage into the center of it and up a steep stone ramp. The creature burst to the surface, snorting and blowing water from its nostrils. Fane opened the carriage door. Tear drops of water dripped from its sides. He kicked the steps down and in two strides ... | ramp | "lbahnGuiTO+3Hp1pKFdTRA==" |
“A Memorex?” Mark studied the golden orb sitting in the palm of his hand. A whisper of noise floated down the stairway. Mark and Jason tensed, listening intently for any other sounds that someone was there but all they heard was Tyler mumbling about birds and cages. After a moment Jason looked at Tyler’s vacant express... | Mark | "g18poCHhSVyIOxZXpFoxwg==" |
I never understood why you wanted to be an attorney anyway. I think a better match might be pharmacy school. You were always good at science. I have an in at the school at U Dub. You may still be able to swing it for the fall." "In what parallel universe would my dropping out of law school mean I wanted to be a | pharmacist | "oDBjlKY4Q/GBW64VUEHmew==" |
Jake reached for a cigar, but the one he had earlier was gone. He smiled. “You know what I just figured out?” The Mangler stood silent listening to Jake. “I don’t know why, never have, but I still have power over you, because if I die, you die forever.” The Mangler raised the sickle again, lifted the chain and took a s... | Jake | "Kj2KSUOXRiid7UprIIjInw==" |
"And carols sung by the fire," Nicole adds. "I'll drink to that," Agnes says, raising the cup to her lips. A few moments of silence pass by before Agnes speaks again. "So how long are you planning on staying?" Nicole's thrown off by the woman's | question | "KEg6YPs4TDmxGofy6BYz/Q==" |
I was the dominant figure in the cell, I got to sleep by the window, I was the one to blame. I’d been lying on the floor, half asleep, when the door unlocked. We all have to sleep on the floor, with just a bit of straw for comfort. I don’t have a problem holding onto my bedding, but Florina would lose most of hers to t... | cell | "+UgOKbo0R4uuzDnMgzge/w==" |
"Vikus, I cannot -" stammered Hamnet. "You can! Only think about it. Think of the child. If something should happen to you." Vikus pulled back, almost shaking Hamnet by his shoulders. "What do you do here that you could not do there?" "I do no harm," said | Hamnet | "gDvqegKZSO2vQbYyON9Pxw==" |
Piercing's in my nose and lips, eyebrows, and my ears are studded heavily. I'm dressed in black, a short skirt, boots, and a crop top that shows my ribcage. Right where my scar is now, there used to be a tattoo, cursive font that traced the name Evan. I touch my side and whisper, | "Evan | "obMo8Q5ETTGyY/tcHvyqVg==" |
“You know we don’t really need a song.” “True,” Jenna said, “but I want one. I think we deserve one after all this, don’t you? And anyway, it’s supposed to make the wood burn longer.” “But why do I have to | sing | "hmIyL06HQq+JECdGEkmhww==" |
Earl and Lita were sitting on the opposite side of the tree, resting their heads against each other. I guess having friends isn’t that bad, Dagdron thought, even though he knew he would never admit that to the others. He put his hood back on and tossed his dagger up into his tree. * * * “Hi, reader, this is | Dagdron | "kZ1dnRifQcS2bO1FFDN7GQ==" |
They continued to discuss the site's Web ring and what kind of coded messages to leave until Peter suddenly shouted: "Hold fast! Bogies at ten o'clock!" The RV gave a wild lurch to the right, swaying so far over for a second it rode on two wheels. A volley of shots exploded from the forest. Glass flew and metal ripped ... | RV | "t2eyI8G1Rkemi3DtVHKcDA==" |
Colonel Patterson had been following Professor Martin's work for a long time. Derek already knew that, as they had met several times before in the lead up to funding being agreed, and up until now the U.S. military, via Colonel Patterson, was the chief source of their funding. What Derek hadn't realised was exactly why... | funded | "5jGv0pSJQKyIXmhBS0fF3Q==" |
The box appeared seamless when he first examined it, except of course for those seams that one would expect to find in a wooden box, those where the wood was glued together. There were no hinges because the box did not have the kind of lid he’d been looking for. Instead, it consisted of two separate pieces, one inside ... | box | "67JAmIFkQSOEI96rejxy3g==" |
“I’m a famed inspector, if that is true, because I solve cases.” “Then solve this one,” she said, her voice oddly pleading. “For Heather.” “You are not concerned with the dead, Miss Bingley?” She answered without hesitation, “I am more concerned about the | living | "5941bwRxTTOeFRYsqqW/QA==" |
“After math, we get a thirty-minute recess, but we have to gather and do aerobic exercise before we can play or eat snack. Then, it’s Russian language class, and after that the science class. You’ll love it,” said Sofia. Her eyes enlarged for a second. Ivan thought it was funny that Sofia took it upon herself to inform... | schedule | "EFnGrtRiRd6sOfaobfnCAg==" |
He has no rights. I command you to tell me where he is!” “Command denied. Please enter the password now.” Moses snapped off the terminal. There were few places in the ship in which Hack could hide. He guessed the shuttles. If anywhere, Hack would be in one of the | shuttles | "wLEdlgUtSDuQDaPdkL/3mw==" |
Because no matter how important they'd been to me, no matter how sorry people told me they were, Denny and Kat and Teddy weren't my family, and suddenly that distinction had mattered. Apparently, it still does. Because Mia stops and considers my question. "Maybe not a grief club. But a guilt club. From being left behin... | guilt | "qHUDqtTLRk2agp0UX6Gt9Q==" |
His absence even followed her into her dreams. She didn't say that, though, just moved a little closer to Bonnie, as if she could shelter in her friend's warmth. "Remember how you talked to me after I died?" Elena asked, squeezing Bonnie's hand in hers. Tearing her eyes away from the ground, Bonnie looked back up at | Elena | "hEg+YKRiQwmL2jvIFlIYxQ==" |
She’s telling you not to leave her here to die,” Rolce said as he shifted his eyes to the pack around them. Gisbo looked at the white wolf cub. “Tell her not to worry, I won’t let ‘em hurt her,” Gisbo said. “Remember, she can hear you, | Gisbo | "so+rnWKjQASddcpOkDvt8Q==" |
Ginger was tending to a steaming pot while Alexander sat cleaning his rifle. “Good work Leopold. I've got news, come with me.” He walked into the middle of the camp and stood by the fire. “Aright captain? anything new happening out in the wastes?” Alexander said sarcastically with a bit of a smirk, he knew that nothing... | wastes | "npxA775cSFSbPPo5J49WqQ==" |
"And I think Mari will have stories for you of chasing fishes under the ocean." * * * The Carousel of Spirits Originally published in Sorcerous Signals The carousel turned, and Artie watched the ponies go by. He shifted his weight as he sat on the green, metal frame bench. It was one of many around the edges of the gia... | carousel | "TXWJk6WBTNaV/nbRhhmdWg==" |
‘ Her thoughts immediately ran to her brother, who no doubt was still by the fire. What was left of the thick wooden trees had gone flying in the direction of their lodgings. She knew they were not built nearly strong enough to withstand these kinds of winds. This gust put all the English winds to shame. It almost didn... | wind | "5P7Z8Ey/Tte18/GEzYA5Cg==" |
He ached at the revelation. And, at the same time, he felt relieved. Elizabeth had found the kind of man she should marry. And now... Now. Nick could run all night in the storm. Until his every shattered bone screamed for mercy. But Nicholas Lawton couldn't outrun, could never outrun, his feelings for | Elizabeth | "Cb08lOKaTsqN9hFzq2umhA==" |
The army of undead just stood there behind him grinning, some licking their lips as they waited for their chance to attack their next victims as soon as they got the go. Joe spoke again. “I had entered the Underground here, in this very same well twenty years ago. This is the well where we had opened our very own porta... | Charlie | "KNfIET2qRcqMX+KTQfeZwA==" |
You certainly weren't trying to channel Brennan's energy, yet you did. It's a subconscious thing for you. You will both have to work hard to overcome it." "Yes," I agreed, scanning the face of everyone surrounding me. "I know. And I'll do it. We'll both work harder than we've ever worked at anything, won't we, | Brennan | "5nqD2uNrQqaoHI/AF6mglQ==" |
"We'll figure something out. So you're more comfortable." "Why are you here?" asked Tori, hoping her sister would hurry up and leave. "I brought you something." Andra moved her hand and the flare of fire stabbed Tori's eyes. She hissed in pain, falling to a crouch to cover her head so she wouldn't get | burned | "prgzNCZuR8mXmhcca1WWbg==" |
You'll be, uh, playacting. Not actually performing any duties. The gender disparity you're seeing here isn't an accident." He nodded to Lucian, Phil, George, and Justin. "They-and myself-are the principle players on this trip. This is what the Arcadians will expect. It wouldn't even occur to them that important, powerf... | men | "sq+u14v0SoiIVfH1NfuccA==" |
London, and the mess of her own life, seemed blissfully far away. "Why don't you show those paintings?" Alice asked, at last, when they were lying side by side. "The angry ones, I mean. I think they're beautiful. Vaguely disturbing," she added with a wry laugh, "but | beautiful | "fKjv8jkURDu7gIN8OB9U4Q==" |
“You have no security cameras in a building where you house hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of art? Does that make sense to you?” "Well, for crying out loud Detective, this is the Hamptons! We are not in the Bronx." “Crimes are committed everywhere, even in the | Hamptons | "5R08R3wBTzi81o2+iroURA==" |
“We run. If you see the bag, pick it up. Get the EMP grenade ready.” “Purge will commence in twenty seconds.” Ben had moved over to the hatch of the tank. It was go time. I was hesitant. “Wait. What if I don’t find the | bag | "g7KaHnohRryjGGmQXIhu1g==" |
Blake was so startled he tried to rise up off the floor, stupidly forgetting he was still under the bed. He soundly smacked his head against the box springs with a hollow sound. "Blast it, Marilyn!" he called out. "Why on earth are you listening on my bedroom telephone?" "Merv arranged a connection of your office phone... | Marilyn | "YGCKWCuMT6iZ0N5qgKixrw==" |
The jeeps drove back to the helicopters. The fifty thousand dreams were carried carefully, jar by jar, on to the helicopters. The soldiers climbed back on board, but the BFG and Sophie stayed on the ground. Then they all returned to where the nine giants were lying. It was a fine sight to see them, these great air mach... | giants | "wjc0r6aPSR+q/9gHXmhfhw==" |
MIKE moves in a step closer to the chair (we can see it now, as well as the MEN), then stops as a BLOODSTAINED HAND appears. It goes to the table beside the chair and takes a cookie. MIKE (levels his gun) Freeze! The hand does just that freezes in midair, holding the | cookie | "Jd6nOemzQEK4S/bFe+SfQQ==" |
“Open the door and step inside the garage. But stay where I can see you.” Nicholas opened the door, reached inside, and snapped on the light. He then looked back at Eddie with a “What now?” expression. “We’ll take my car,” Eddie said. Nicholas looked at the Honda then looked back at | Eddie | "qW+xKx9JTtWIfB9WRjso6g==" |
It was your typical fairytale well, a stone circle built around a hole with a pole-lifted wooden roof and a pail hanging from a rope. However, this was no normal well. The waters within twirled, loud and tumultuously. No one drank from this well. No one pulled water from its depths. Only those in desperate emotional pa... | well | "yjMRd53LSLqDbG+W7a0aSw==" |
Before Magda could ask her question, Nadya said, "That wasn't a real child. Why did she take it?" "It was real enough." "What will happen to it? What will happen to her?" Nadya asked, a wild edge to her voice. "Eventually it will be nothing but crumbs," said | Magda | "9bgiLqXRS1arsj2GI1OmXg==" |
"Dad says he's going back to work, but his fevers have started coming back in the afternoons, so I don't think he can," said Lizzie. "He's sick again?" asked Gregor. "I read the paper they sent that time from the Underland. It said people can have re-lap-ses. The dictionary says that means it comes back again," said | Lizzie | "/W8f0XfvQv60bH6WwuuycA==" |
I only entered the race to get clients, nothing more." The receptionist gasped. "You're turning down two million dollars?" "No!" said Blake sharply. "I'm turning down the run to be governor. My wife Trudy was right. I don't know anything about politics. In fact, like I said, I HATE | politics | "S68tS3LfQBm+8swwm9qu8A==" |
Suddenly he took a wild swing and banged his horseshoe into Mitch's desk. "Blasted fly!" said Elias darkly. "This horseshoe just isn't working too well. Do you think I'd get him quicker using a horse harness?" "A week from Friday," said Mitch. "Hey, now, it won't take me that long to get him," said | Elias | "1753w4NjQ2GOzlmpCf+K5Q==" |
Gray clapped his brother on the shoulder and said, "You do realize when you two are on your honeymoon, Suzy and I are going to christen every surface in your apartment." Beth could feel her face turning red as Nick snickered. "Sorry, Gray," Beth mumbled. Gray laughed softly, "No worries, | Beth | "qgxjz5EeQECAkflksqw4Uw==" |
With Tristran's next step he was standing beside a lake, and the candlelight shone brightly on the water; and then he was walking through the mountains, through lonely crags, where the candlelight was reflected in the eyes of the creatures of the high snows; and then he was walking through the clouds, which, while not ... | glen | "01sOG8b8TLKADhr6lUQ8ew==" |
"Oh, our baby brother, Kamal, appreciates the hell out of us." Farooq chuckled, eliciting an exasperated growl from Kamal. "You on the other hand, Najeeb, are to be pitied..." Having had enough and still holding Jala's hand, Mohab rose. "And here I want to thank you all for celebrating this momentous occasion with me a... | Jala | "TPRrF6zSSHqX+tqbMjeoeA==" |
I feel myself starting to blush as the two of them stare me down, waiting for my response. “Yeah, definitely head in the clouds right now,” I say, then look up at Holly. “I didn’t even know you saw us sitting together.” “Oh, yeah, I was watching to see if he was gonna sit with Summer, because it was obvious what she wa... | Holly | "DPqJVeXvQOSEoZw+1gP3rw==" |
He stared at the monkey, eyes wide, lips trembling. Jang-jang-jang-jang-- Its body rocked and humped on the shelf. Its lips spread and closed, spread and closed, hideously gleeful, revealing huge and carnivorous teeth. "Stop," Hal whispered. His brother turned over and uttered a loud, single snore. All else was silent ... | monkey | "d1M8EzHSRiG9ZDyM/0JTUg==" |
She put the bottle back on the shelf, and grabbed a bottle of gray salt instead. "Why gray instead of pink?" Scout shrugged and moved over to the next bank of shelves, which held old coins and metal knickknacks. "It's my go-to shade." "Veronica has lip stain; you have | salt | "kMTvsNmgTPyMmzURXqg4gQ==" |
“I neglected to tell you Natasha was coming,” I said to Axel. I added, rather acidly: “Actually, I thought it would be a pleasant surprise for you.” “It is pleasant,” he forced himself to reply. “I am genuinely puzzled, though. There’s been nothing on the news about this” “We chose to keep my recent discharge from hosp... | Natasha | "xQuYYsFmQOy1kYjtASslmA==" |
Michael and Louis Blake walked alongside each other up Missile Avenue toward the town hall. “That’s right,” Blake said. “Where were you?” “In one of the towers. I was watching you, to see how you’d react. I didn’t sense much fear. Mostly excitement.” Michael shrugged. “I haven’t learned enough about this place to be | afraid | "YLzxMRKjTau6RTtNgElnsw==" |
We can have dinner here and just kick back." "Sounds like a plan to me." Jared retrieved his hat and jacket and I walked him to the door. I rose up on my tippiest tiptoes as he leaned down towards me. We kissed lightly and hugged each other. As he reached the foot of the steps I ran to the edge of the porch and called,... | Jared | "SNtd7sDxS8Ko5Kh3tki73Q==" |
“The dancing was so-so, but you sure know how to make a girl laugh,” said Ana. McKenzie excused himself to go to the bar. Ana asked Vo if he wanted to dance. “We should probably get going,” said Vo. “Wait till the break? I want to wish my daughter a happy birthday,” said | Ana | "7oaYgRh5TIistO4XBS3yaw==" |
He appeared dazed and pushed her hands away as if she were irritating him. "Well, that was a surprise." Caia looked up to see Reuben clambering back inside through the window he had just been thrown out of. He brushed pieces of glass off and then grinned unrepentantly. "Looks like I'm not impervious to you, | Caia | "pQfmUZssQzS8dpFzISJEhA==" |
"Going to elaborate on what you mean?" "If I don't drop everything and let myself be whisked away to the compound, so Madigan can chew me out for God-knows-what, then I only get to see my mother and the guys when they're off base. Which, as you know, isn't that | often | "ByYLxDJnTgmYSdh1G9YGUw==" |
"More primals could be in the area. We can't just leave him to die." "Why not?" Dante shrugged. "It's what he wanted to do." Cassie wanted to slug him. "And what of the others?" Dante asked. "The more that you talk about so much, | Cassie | "7Iuif582RRCjN6pRQJoaUw==" |
"A ghost is one of the demon-dead whose power has faded to the point where there is still a shape without substance," Rainier said. "What possible use would one be as a servant?" "Apparently they can light lamps," Surreal replied. "Although you would think they could just stand out of the way and | glow | "YcjufK1VQiW1qCa4Kaw1kA==" |
“Serenus…my bond with Sam…” she began, quietly. Serenus shook his head as he turned the car into her neighborhood. “It’s not my place to tell you about that; address your questions to Sam.” “He won’t tell me anything!” she yelled, frustrated. “He will: give him time,” said | Serenus | "DKVGwptiSCS/xBfmLxQN2Q==" |
hstead, I was embarrassed at having brought the police to nose through the clinic. "Do you have a copy of the file?" he asked. "Yes." "Have you thought about giving them their original?" "I can't. That would be an admission of guilt. They don't know for a fact that I have the | file | "drDNqJATTGmHByYWZbCGBQ==" |
How was your day?” I reiterated my capturing of Reiss and Vincent on my camera. Jackie gasped when I told her about sneaking into Professor Vincent’s office and what I found. “We need to find what that Detective Reiss is up to,” I said. “I guess we could follow him,” said | Jackie | "dwo1nue1TTKS2Ta8pOVP6A==" |
Going straight to the point without ceremony, Jina said, 'So, once again, you timed your meeting with Kainar well!’ ‘Calm down, Jina! It was only arranged a few days ago. You were out of contact and I couldn’t call you back in time.’ ‘Oh, yes? Or was it just very convenient?’ ‘Don’t you believe me, | Jina | "/A8SGR/NRkmh1U1dwpCxhw==" |
You might lose a toe." "Carmine, I was born prematurely in the horse stables, and I survived. I've had the daylights beaten out of me, and I survived. I've had a gun shoved against my throat, and I survived. It's frozen water ... I'll | survive | "QMzXzQN3SLyGOwNN+rASlg==" |
Of course, he hadn't actually said anything about that, but Elena herself was sure. She was going to marry Stefan, or no one. And Stefan was going to marry no one but her... The transition into dreaming was so smooth and gradual that she scarcely noticed it. But she knew, somehow, that shewas | dreaming | "AuzXxcgrTi2OLzStvBV80Q==" |
“For the infected. And the other things. And the black clouds. That's what got us. They hunted us down. It’s the only way to describe it. I wonder if the swarms got the rest of the convoy before they made it back.” “So you were part of the | convoy | "Ts6c9iDoRDiVZPl65niphw==" |
The ordeal didn’t last long – perhaps half a minute – and then they settled to the ground. “All right, Ed,” Deidre said. “The airlock’s cycling. Time for you to go.” He gulped, nodded, and rose to his feet on shaky knees. “Thanks,” he said, taking a deep breath and making his way to the | airlock | "YQGnCezHQ9OfHQ61Z2xTvA==" |
Cassie began to cry, and Adam walked slowly over to her. He put his arm around her torso. "Cassie, I'm sorry you're going through all this. But the Circle can help you now. You're not in this alone." "That's right." Diana took a step closer and also put her arm around | Cassie | "loKvWzULSV6XUvrqJasxcA==" |
His gut knotted, hard, brutal twisting lumps of fear. "Is that what you need to be happy with me, Jaimie? Pretty words?" Jaimie studied his face. His expression was a mask. Unreadable. But he was holding his breath. Actually holding his breath. If she didn't answer him soon, he was going to turn | blue | "JjnKVIHhT82GF+J/pHGOfw==" |
The wound was a medium sized puncture, and the skin around it was black and blue with a tint of green. The spike looked like a rose thorn, only larger and silver. "It hit me," she whispered softly. Stephanie nodded, unable to keep the guilt out of her face. "We saw it coming and were able to leap out of the way," said | Stephanie | "wtozdGXkSTecQ3LHw7UaDQ==" |
She had a task to complete before she gave in to her grief. She surveyed the area and began to gather up rocks, the largest she could carry. She piled them on top of the two dead men, hoping to protect their bodies from wild animals. A poor burial, but the best she could manage. She worked steadily, moving farther and ... | rocks | "ZjAyhUk+SXeVz68bxEjfNQ==" |
I'm sure Princess Ashton won't mind slumming it at Hank's. The burgers there are better than anything the Seafood Shack has and she really needs to taste their sweet tea." Sawyer frowned a moment then nodded. "Okay, Ash's agreeable. I'm sure she'll be fine with Hank's. I've taken her there a couple times but I think sh... | burgers | "9iOWXidwQtKsazZyVK8YVQ==" |
"I am, Mom, I am." "Then that's all I can ask." Maryellen smiled and leaned over to clasp her mother's hand. "Thanks, Mom-I needed to hear that. Now, how about some of that pasta casserole over there? I suddenly feel hungry." Almost a week later, on Friday afternoon, Grace was still thinking about her conversation with | Maryellen | "pHzoLVqGTEmxNThYXltg5Q==" |
a man shouted, storming towards them. Amy pulled out of his touch. Gabriel watched her withdraw into herself. The guy came over, grabbed her arm, and pulled her to his side. "I'm the new sheriff," Gabriel said. "Oh. Well, I'm Steven, and this is my wife, | Amy | "T9faT+3eQnGYi9G7psT5oA==" |
Their other gift was a hand held electronic game that Chrissy suggested. Penny had to go into the library and lock the door in order to be sure she didn’t get caught wrapping them. Ed had made each of them a beautiful toy box, too, to keep all their toys in. Penny had them all locked up in the library so they would be ... | surprise | "NgIRsYHLQgSVxHq/q6Q24g==" |
The Guardian The Guardian contacted Mr. Castillo en route to Michael's home. "Hello, sir," said the Guardian. "Hi, G, what's happened? You generally don't call me, is Katrina okay?" asked Mr. Castillo concern laced in his voice. "Katrina is fine, but the day we have been preparing for has arrived," said the | Guardian | "/Z6z0cmzRvmTE7F0FFhATw==" |
Mother realized my predicament, because she started murmuring soothing words that didn’t quite register in my head. “...Why don’t we check the list of survivors?” She offered hesitantly, breaking through my haze. I briefly remembered someone inquiring my name and jotting it down on a piece of paper. “Yes.” She helped m... | list | "9EOINStmSBWVyN8tRT5WLA==" |
Their food came out then. Hot, covered dishes were placed before them, Robert first and then Sarah. The waiter removed the covers from the dishes, wished them both ‘Bon Appetit’ and left again. They ate in comfortable silence, occasionally taking sips of the delectable wine. “There’s something to be said for fine dinin... | Sarah | "LpTly78dQ8GulbnCYhH2EA==" |
There was much to see… She was gawking at the countryside and the ranch house when Dan came up behind and nudged her. “Sorry, ma’am. Did I bump into you?” he drawled. “Yes, sir. You did…” smiled Sarah. “Let me take your bags in for you.” “Thanks, Dan. I can do it…” He wouldn’t give up the | bags | "jMWHKfcfQk2jDTRFXunZiQ==" |
"So," Derek asked, "are you from Chicago?" "Sagamore," I said. "New York state." "You're a long way from home, Sagamore." I glanced through the windows toward St. Sophia's towers, the prickly spires visible even though we were a couple of blocks away. "Tell me about it," I said, then looked back at | Derek | "iJC0xx85TnGgI978oLcDzA==" |
“I guess this was as an opportune time for Blue to tell you about my old habits.” “You mean the drugs?” I nodded. “Yeah, the drugs.” He moved closer. “Would you be upset if I said I already know everything about you?” “But I never told you about the | drugs | "u6Ks6mPcQYOd/pet6DFZDQ==" |
He guided her inside, barely touching her except for his grip on her hand, but the heat from his body hovered and invaded her until she leaned into his side, wanting that wonderful jolt of awareness all over again. Conversation stopped when she and Dillon re-entered the living room, and once again there was open specul... | Seth | "k6iLMocXSlKOJg7cYuKCaw==" |
When I called Patty, I could hear her disappointment that Josh bailed on us and that just makes me feel worse for being so late. In my mind, I picture her sitting alone and despondent drinking her wine. The street light changes as I reach the corner so I have to wait to cross. I see the little sidewalk balcony of the p... | Patty | "zytaMSy3RNqwvJxPnEOfgg==" |
The bat's gums were pulled back over his teeth in a snarl. "I do not take orders from you, Overlander. Let us be clear on this from the start. I do not take orders from you!" "Whoa!" said Gregor, startled by Ares's intensity. "What's your problem?" "My problem is that at this moment, you are reminding me a great deal o... | Ares | "LcrxEtFIQZyxL6YhK2QjiQ==" |
Lady Maccon grappled for some appropriate response. Felicity added, in a blatant attempt at distraction, "Speaking of which, you have gotten tremendously portly, haven't you? Is increasing supposed to cause you to swell quite so much as all that?" Lady Maccon frowned. "I believe I have increased, as it were, to the | maximum | "vyAqhCkyRH+s9pSSkdyAnw==" |
I would really like to have some time with my mom." Lucien groaned inwardly. How could he say no to that? Julia was grieving for her mate and at a loss on how to deal with her daughter. Now Jaeden actually wanted to speak to her mom... he would be an ogre if he said no. He gave a quick nod and ignored the grateful smil... | together | "VELwM/fmTkW6S+eoEYbZTg==" |
“So how do you know about it?” Noah asks. “Because, you see, this isn’t Koolibar Street. Not any more. It’s Ambler Road now, since they changed the name. Renamed it after some local councillor, I think. But that was years ago. Only someone who grew up in Baytown would remember it used to be Koolibar | Street | "HYlmmcGiRCypb0IQnPM1rw==" |
When she came up for air, Ethan had stopped in the center of the pool. The golden lights reflected off his cheekbones, showing off his slicked-back hair, angular face, and broad, golden shoulders. Ethan caught her eye and smiled back, but Emma quickly looked away. She didn't want him to think she was | staring | "rpaK5eI7QWymjXqUfrinqA==" |
It was still sitting in the trunk of the car, and now, seeing him with that sword in his hand, it seemed unimpressive. I found Leah by the jewelry as she was looking at a small silver necklace. I asked, "Hey, would you mind walking with him to go get some hot cider while I get something real quick?" "Sure," she answere... | cider | "tTzjpDCFQLWgXFIYpxS8TA==" |
Karen had no problem relaying what she'd been told. "Her parents weren't happy with the news of the baby. And they won't be involved from here on out." Dr. Grayem shook her head and cussed under her breath. "If Rebecca needs a statement from me, call." Dr. Grayem fished a business card from her pocket and handed it to | Karen | "u7wwf2mJS9WkZyUs1rLEgA==" |
Gabe staggered back toward the chapel clutching his stomach and dragging his sword behind him. Mike strode forward to meet him. Rafi climbed down inside the chapel to check on Cora and the children. Alyssa struggled to reach the top of the debris, jumped down to the grass and ran toward Gabe. Gabe collapsed in Mike’s a... | chapel | "MG1CvJh8QSC+aZerTuHNzg==" |
When he put his mouth on her, Cadence's body arched. He locked a hand around her hips, stilling her and forcing her closer to his mouth. He'd thought her mouth was heaven. Her sex-yes. Even better. Even. Better. He licked and wanted more. She was gasping now, pushing her hips against him, and he wasn't | stopping | "/eC+AziUT/eHUcuFd7Tv9A==" |
“Knowing full well,” she went on, ignoring Gabriel’s interjection, “that for our esteemed brother, that was pretty much the same as a personal challenge.” “It could not be done,” protested Gabriel. “Calling his competence into question, that’s what you did. That’s goading. At least when it comes to Netoniel.” “It was a... | Gabriel | "4cQhKwFqRXqlLZVgDzPJng==" |
And while Jane glared at her and Jackson stepped back, smiling slightly, she went on quickly, still staring at the sand, saying, “I think he should be the lead explorer, because that was his wish you know, and anyway, I think he would make a good leader, so there!” And she sat down on the sand and hid her head before J... | leading | "gVZE3l9+QkGs/UE982yJEw==" |
They passed a farmer pushing a large wooden cart full of produce. The man looked at them strangely and continued on his way. The next pair of men they passed raised their eyebrows at seeing them. Andy overheard one of them comment about the sudden lightness of the fog. “We’re probably quite a sight,” laughed | Andy | "ItStepVrSj+2gtsasz1agg==" |
“It will be looking good in that dustbin,"he said and threw it there,"take care because now we will only had to hear that heart breaking sound"Goku said,but Farhan didn't hear and moved into the bus for keeping that bag on the first seat as demanded by the mad man. "Today that Gilani will be making everyone feared with... | bus | "z9F++i7dSAmKdLyH5oYSYA==" |
I realized, in a moment of clarity, that you can't be a published novelist if you don't have any complete novels up for sale. I ripped through the last few chapters, hardly taking it seriously and mostly just wanting it to be done. The first literary agent I sent the book to had recently left the business, but found my... | agency | "OIGdLcRuThKsMROI+gmojA==" |
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