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Slowly, silently, I reach out and slip the glass out of her hand. "What do you think you're doing?" The old lady's voice startles me and I jump back. Mrs. Reynolds has one eye open like that guy from the cartoon monster movie. "I, uh, thought you were napping." "Do I look like I'm | napping | "wE0FNTTBS52hxLzO6RmA8A==" |
“There has to be an explanation. Did you interview for the job in person?” “I didn’t even meet Roxy until my first day of work,” Max says. “Let’s say she didn’t realize who I was before she hired me. Wouldn’t she have told me when I got here there’d been a mistake and there was no | job | "MKqyG5PEQGm3gRS/8n6Bxg==" |
Katie kept checking her phone and trying to fix her ponytail so it was just messy enough to show people that she didn't care. I mostly ignored them as Zack kept sliding his hand up her thigh and trying to feel her up. Either she was oblivious, or she was doing the best she could to ignore him. Judging by the stiff hold... | latter | "21Xarc27RFe56ruSTZh9oA==" |
Graham must have looked ill equipped to answer this, because Harry stepped in before he could speak. "We'll call you back, Rach, okay?" he said. "Just keep us posted." "Okay," she said, just before hanging up. "But try to stay out of trouble." When she was gone, Harry glanced over at | Graham | "OchuuVX/RrawBiki8PzavQ==" |
Ana had both arms wrapped around Travis, squeezing him in a miniature bear hug. “Ladies and gentlemen. One more time, let’s hear it for our Quest winners!” More fireworks exploded in the sky above them, and the crowd responded with a final ovation. “I can’t believe we won,” Dizzy shouted over the | fireworks | "WXrWBYDSQ9KtOG8eo6CpHA==" |
I have never dared to enter into the witch’s cauldron by myself, but I have seen it flown without her being in it. When the renegade we called Waxen Dwarf helped trap Princess Ringold’s mother, he was allowed to use her cauldron. He flew it by himself!” Christy asked Gloo, “How is that possible? Does the Waxen Dwarf po... | Gloo | "Cfm4DyXETp2LmbhdnyeXtw==" |
Toby?" I didn't bother to keep the disbelief out of my voice. I definitely wouldn't have used that word to describe him. The passenger laughed. "What, he wasn't romantic enough for you? Is that why you dumped him?" "You don't know anything about my relationship with | Toby | "xXlQi/6EQpe8Fmbq08KJGA==" |
Qu’est-ce qui se passe maintenant!?” “Nothing dear!” There’s a rap on the door and then it pops open. Madame Duguay’s got her hair tied up in a ‘kerchief and a broom in her hand. “Is he bugging you, Sarah? Because you just let me know if he’s bugging you...” She narrows her eyes at her husband and brandishes her | broom | "SsoeE29ETmGBpqk9IFkzsQ==" |
"I don't know, Luxa. I think he made a pretty brave choice. And I think in his mind it was the only one he could have made," said Gregor. "Perhaps. I do not know." Luxa gave her head a shake. "But would you have abandoned your family, | Gregor | "NcTg3nabQcucgekdbj2yIA==" |
In seconds he's crouching in front of me, both of his hands bracing the sides of my head. "Love, are you okay? Adria-baby, look at me." I lift my eyes to see his face is tormented by worry. "Adria...." He crushes his lips against my forehead. When he pulls away, I look at him and tell the truth for the first time: "No,... | okay | "BEsMjCwjQd+8yoDTxrllwg==" |
Badly. He apparently locked himself in his room,” Jeff said, leaning in to Ben and almost whispering. “Riley found him and called out after you had already come in here.” Ben looked away from Jeff, fearing what he would say next. “He came back as one of those things, | Ben | "MF1LDT3MTxiGnRqROQN77Q==" |
Bethanny had been watching him, a curious expression on her face. Her curious gaze shifted from him, to Carlotta, then back, her expression full of questions. Charles cleared his throat, uncomfortable with the young lady’s awareness. “Bethanny, will you please see to your sisters while I speak with your governess?” He ... | governess | "XfsaxB4dQcGZS9s6MlA9CQ==" |
I disagree and pointed out our best chance of getting her agreement was if we could offer her a suitable alternative. Perhaps if we were able to fool another vampire into vacating his or her own body Valesca might choose their instead. That however created its’ very own list of issues that we would need to overcome. Is... | body | "d0AuP7JNRy+GArAwNrdlhw==" |
They all put their hands in the middle of the circle and repeated the chant. As the match restarted Herstaff grabbed the dynamite, passed across court to Indy. Herstaff's bear-mount charged down the outside and round Indy, just in time for him to grab the overhead pass that Indy threw to confuse the other team. Herstaf... | dynamite | "zto49FR9RMyUZaIRB7tn3Q==" |
“You’re his type: tall, beautiful, brunette. Now we just have to turn you into a socialite. Oh, and a mistress.” He tried to hide his grin as he watched the meaning of his words sink into Jerry’s consciousness. “Socialite? Me?” Jerry shook her head. “Mistress I can handle, no biggy, but a | socialite | "0SsqpvRdQAezUD/KGeApqg==" |
He needed to be with Kate, but he also needed to return to his friends and let them know what was happening. He turned down a dark alley and walked partway down and out of sight of the street. He looked around to ensure he was alone as he reached into his cloak and pulled out the crystal from within. As he closed his e... | Kate | "aIUDbnAZRF6PKtxDQgEVOg==" |
Through the windshield I saw him exit the shack at the end of the dock and step down into his boat. Its motor subsequently purred in the water. When I looked back at Violet her neck was craning. She eyed the gun. She'd probably never had a loaded firearm pointed at her. "Well, here's the deal," I said to | Violet | "i8+sJU9ST4exfpm1yfF7vA==" |
“This is not the time to think about what you want.” She groaned. After a long minute, she reluctantly nodded. “I’ll try harder,” she said in a whisper. She made a gagging noise as Donnica whispered something in her ear. Shaking her head, she pulled away from me. “Nice going,” I said to | Donnica | "927eQ611SMyv/tcFqoQNAg==" |
They helped Joy stand, and they got her up to the room and onto the bed. “I’ll get some ice for an ice pack, that will make her feel better,” Beth told Lynn as she grabbed the ice bucket and headed out of the room and down the hall. Since the casinos were small, each one only had a few | rooms | "e3ez2saRSGCmEib1EOROFA==" |
"Let's go downstairs. We should be leaving for the tournament soon." They joined Lady Celene in the parlor who applauded her transformation. "You look wonderful, Alex." Soon, Lord Odin and Prince Darin came in, and the greeting ritual began. Alex saluted and curtsied to each of them, but was anxious to get to the | tournament | "WhSYuwsoS4OHShoDDWDx3g==" |
He grinned. "I most definitely mean you." But Rick sobered fast because he had something more pressing to discuss with her. "Kendall, what kind of relationship did you have with Brian?" She stiffened in her seat, laughter replaced by intensity. "I don't think that's | relevant | "BkK0Yb/yT5+Xdv1y6+MvIg==" |
Exiting the craft into the hangar, Savannah took a step back when she saw one of their captors in full. Where she might have expected a mouth, she saw a black speaker. A wide luminescent visor covered the portion of the robot's face where its eyes might have been. A single green dot moved back and forth across the | visor | "5YL+L6BwTaCzt/c9GIjdwA==" |
There's no stress of wondering if he'll change his mind and bolt today. It's too late. I've already hooked him." She grabbed Amelia's and Madeline's hands. "Today is just for fun. So try to have some." Not likely, Amelia thought as she followed Stacy and Madeline toward the nave. Stacy walked down the aisle first, foll... | Madeline | "OHD+3oIJQv2sKXQMGCud4g==" |
“No, but we can still hear you perfectly,” she replied. They looked through the hole in the floor and saw the safe lying on top of a pile of flattened barrels. The water was a little murky in the hold, probably from the debris that was kicked up when the safe crashed to the floor. They dropped through the hole and swam... | safe | "h21HvdnAQBqYJdUWlKi1pQ==" |
"I don't want to be killing a guy with a mate and cubs who need him." Spike shook his head. "Not to the death. We all want to go home afterward. The refs call it when a Shifter can't get up again. But things can get pretty bad." He looked at Sean. "I don't think you should go at all, | Sean | "VILf8E8ASu6U7EssoA9riw==" |
You really mustn't take it so hard just because I've had an awful dream.' 'That ... that ... that isn't the reason, ma'am.' The maid's voice was quivering terribly. 'Then for heaven's sake what is the reason?' 'I'm very sorry about the tray, ma'am.' 'Oh, don't worry about the | tray | "iCY/fyf9Ti2QSYcM51HQNg==" |
In fact, Dara is larger than Mars but made of a material which is much less dense. Regardless, because of its mass, its gravity is nearly 30% of the Earth which is substantial enough to keep hold of an atmosphere. The atmosphere is completely unbreathable, made up mostly of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Despite all the ... | Dara | "6rNnS4G8RYq/3y6RQfDP1w==" |
Confusion and fear tore through her. She didn't want to hurt Julian, and she didn't want Devon to be hurt. She loved them both too much to be the cause of their pain. Unfortunately, she feared that there was no longer anything she could do about it. One, or both of them, would be | hurt | "/HCpjtPiRXuIuk2ufacZEw==" |
On the fifth day of their journey, Ewan sent Diormid ahead to announce their impending arrival and also to find out if Cameron had already arrived and what the mood was at court. They paused in their travel and Ewan coaxed Mairin to eat while they awaited Diormid's return. "I don't want you to worry," he murmured. She ... | Ewan | "BV4dq2RERPCNw0s3AHAlcg==" |
Vance didn’t bother using the radio. Instead, he shouted, “Follow me! Head straight for the outpost and don’t stop. If you fall behind, you’ll be left there!” Activating his microphone, he called to Ainj, “I need you covering our backs, Ainj. Once we’re out of range, take flight and meet us at the | outpost | "V4kKKLR9TzuwyI0IMdLXZg==" |
I'll pay my rent on time and-" "I wasn't worried about it, Rachel," he broke in. "I guess you can't tell Teri, can you?" Now, that was going to be painful. Rachel told Teri everything. She was her closest friend and had been for years. But Nate was right; she couldn't leak a word of this to anyone, not even | Teri | "2ENB9nmrTj+zvUiQvWSpCA==" |
The tiger lies low not from fear, but for aim.... Wren blinked, then seemed to calm himself. He wiped down the table, picked up his tub, and moved on. At least he tried to. As he walked past the booth, the man shoved him. Wren stumbled and almost dropped the dishes. But at the last minute, true to his tigard genes, he ... | tub | "oBuiEJvkQUGi0VXJKeC7EA==" |
Arachne turned to her, wearing an mixture of incredulity and delight. "You mean you don't know?" asked Arachne. She threw her head back and laughed. Out of the corner of my eye I could see Stephanie making faces at Arachne's back. I smiled a little, but it faded when I looked at | Arachne | "0qW1H2q8RByEhclTEk9+zA==" |
He appeared remarkably offended. "I am a king, not a chief. You will discover that the Weres are far more sophisticated than vampires, despite our reputation as savages." Caught off guard by his obvious annoyance, Darcy gave a lift of her brows. "I would never mistake you for a | savage | "4343Bw0UQoGvfHbaf5PbzQ==" |
On the first quest, all the bats had gathered in a clump to sleep together after flights. But maybe Ares wasn't welcome now. "Hey, Ares, do you know how long it will take us to get to the Labyrinth in this boat?" asked Gregor. "At least five days," said | Ares | "Ga+14K2eTKWsTJvUerIKZA==" |
Just thinking that Phil was up there with his girl made him see red… Yes, she was his girl and no one else’s… But why had it taken another guy showing up for him to admit it? Melissa was right: he was a cliché. Phil was apparently staying for more than five minutes, so Scott got out his cell phone and called Tyler to m... | Scott | "+sN0BgdiQ+Clmq30HhdlQA==" |
Apparently, Le Jaunte had done much to undermine the Fleet before his departure. “Who’s in charge here?” wondered the Admiral aloud, rising from his seat, his eyes still fixated on the projection. “Nathan, get me a secure channel to the Victory right away.” Nathan fingered a control on his console and nodded to the | Admiral | "jhcz86ksR9+/FHTDfVLi4w==" |
All these years, Julia had been carrying the weight of the world on her now-frail shoulders, blaming herself for Billy the Bootlegger’s death. Ronni empathized with the burden Julia was carrying, After all, somewhere in Topeka her mother was recovering from being drugged by Charles and his crazy mother. If anyone under... | Ronni | "z6I37kIWRnqs7ywuzZGZ8w==" |
I tried to continue to show Stormy around, but within a few moments, my mom was inside. "I wasn't sure you'd be home," she said, holding several reusable bags filled with groceries. Then she noticed Stormy. "I didn't know you had company." "Mom, this is Alexander's sister, | Stormy | "tefsaPXbRSeIrdSseyCvDA==" |
Kim looked for a hidden handle or a panel that would reveal a handle, without really expecting to see anything. She ran her hands around the outside edge of the door. Then around the inside edge. She felt nothing unusual. She laughed. Nothing unusual? My hand is on the side of a spaceship and I can't feel anything | unusual | "XZtD4+eISNOX/u/R8IQK3A==" |
It was not a long journey, ten minutes or so, and when the convent came into view, I nodded to the conductress, who rang the bell to stop the bus. I had seen some people hopping on and off while the vehicle was still moving, but I did not feel brave enough to try that. When it came to a halt, I stepped down onto the pa... | convent | "/m9gNoZrRQK2v9Kw7RRKCA==" |
“Veronica,” said Charles, in his usual arrogant tone, “I need you to meet me at the Pyrenees restaurant as soon as you possibly can. It’s of the utmost importance.” “I’m rather busy at the moment,” said Ronni, annoyed at being interrupted in her conversation with Pete and also impatient to get to Gage Park and see her ... | Charles | "qG9hoPd8RfSC50RWoSlUrw==" |
"What's the matter with her?" "Diarrhea," said Lesley. "Very bad. Spends all her time sitting on the loo." "Ew, spare us the details!" said Cynthia. "Can I look at your essays, then, you two?" "We haven't finished them yet," said | Lesley | "Q+PFJrQiStmjpdzWqVpfOQ==" |
Then he picked up another brick from the box and pressed it down on top of the half-completed chimney. Two more bricks followed squarely on top of the first before he discovered how hungry he was and turned to signal his craving. He caught Elsie’s eye and then looked around for a plate or something to tell he was hungr... | food | "oSC+svbvTna0OC8IWNC13g==" |
“Two weeks. Do you think the world can manage to stay afloat another two weeks?” “Of course,” said Simmons, who wasn’t sure whether Jones was kidding or not. “The trial will put an end to this,” said Jones. “I sure hope so,” said | Simmons | "QYv5VToUS2mYKpQpr0ctzw==" |
he asked, curiosity in his voice. “I’m going to report you to the principal.” “What?” he asked, flabbergasted. “Calling your students stupid is totally irresponsible and inexcusable.” “Calling my students stupid?” he asked, his tone puzzled. “Yes, Ema told me you had called her | stupid | "2CPQoqI/TRWydj5PkPCCXQ==" |
Here Arbid was, talking for the first time ever, and his mother didn’t know if he was talking to her or to the bear. Maybe both. It didn’t matter; she stopped—and so did the bear! Arbid smiled—something else he had never done—and looked at his mother. Another first! “See?” he said before turning back to face the | bear | "NDyv3/s4REqaPnDVRPVftQ==" |
My wife refused to allow me to come to Hong Kong when the plague was at its height and–” “Your wife, Johanne? You are married at last?” Johanne grinned. “Well, when a man gets to my age, he starts to need a few home comforts. After my dear mother passed away ten years ago now, I became | lonely | "4uXK3l00RGKAR/SVrSXxFA==" |
Nothing sweet about it anymore, the tree was burned like everything else around Loramendi, huge and skeletal as a great bone hand clawing up from the earth. There had been charred orbs swaying in its boughs, and Karou hadn't understood what they were until she'd heard some soldiers talking of using "the arza fruit" for... | fruit | "kUbcBltkRq29WeoOTYmbtA==" |
I looked at her, thinking she was trying to get my attention, but it turned out she was clearing her throat at a couch that stood with its back to me, facing the windows. The maid cleared her throat again, louder this time, and suddenly, a young girl rose from the couch. She literally materialized right in front of me.... | maid | "5mICNbmIRGaIyy81KLvagw==" |
“Hmmm, thank you,” Bob said, unsure if he could really eat something that looked like the pufferfish–fugu translated from Japanese to English as river pig– and eat it raw, yet. “I have to go bathroom,” Sabrina said, popping one of her sushi slices in her mouth and getting up. While she was gone Bob looked carefully at ... | sushi | "/5g8DQ7wRwKYMFlyDysNcQ==" |
"I can accept your position with regard to the Unfettered Poets," said Professor Vata, "As they possess neither talent nor training, and their work is meaningless. But if our gracious emperor chooses to support the poets of the university system..." "It is no different at all," said Professor Kila. "A true mandarin com... | profession | "Kv8bcSN/SJmwMgUal9WMgg==" |
“Don’t worry, Emma,” Kacey assured her, “We’ll do something together. It’ll be fun!” Emma’s face crumpled as she said, “But I get stage fright! I can’t perform in front of an audience!” Ava’s expression became earnest as she said, “You don’t really have a choice, | Emma | "Hd0/GR55TlCJH0rwaycbfg==" |
"Did you end up finding the torch that sabotaged the ride?" Samantha inquired. "We did," Grey responded. "Is this the torch you found?" Samantha asked, pointing to an acetylene torch placed by the court's deputy in front of the witness stand." "Yes," Grey said as he examined the tag that was hanging from the | torch | "zD/0QgwrQVGHlSt/DLx4fA==" |
And seeing them, standing close together, Clay's eyes on Maggie's down turned face, their bodies angled toward each other as though they couldn't resist the other's pull, I could admit it was sort of beautiful. So, maybe it was the alcohol talking, but I think I liked Clay right then. Because I could see how much he ca... | Maggie | "DVOrDZg0SouhHhuz1m8asQ==" |
“We all have lives outside of the department,” said Mandy. “The director makes sure this is just our job, not our life.” “So what do you guys like to do when you’re off?” “Play guitar!” Dizzie said without hesitation. “You should hear the Lawn Flamingos—that’s Dizzie’s band,” said | Mandy | "PNlERrUuR1qKe8Ttavo7mg==" |
“I assumed it would be tough for you here,” Micah said, leaning back. “It had to be. I wanted to help you, but I knew you wouldn’t accept cash. You’re stubborn that way.” She huffed. “I’m not stubborn.” “Believe me,” he said without smiling. “If there’s one thing you are, Katja, it’s | stubborn | "TqxsQFLPRteg6S4jCHyk0w==" |
Are you insane? Everyone knows you’re only supposed to use pony.” “I thought,” Tome replied, “you were supposed to use the hair of an Anasasi maiden, cut off under a full moon on the night she reaches womanhood?” “Oh really? Do you see any Anasasi maidens around here, | Tome | "xsV+bqmxRuqDiR1qosVUDw==" |
"It all sounds a bit crazy to me. Could it be simply some kind of ruse to get me away from the artifact study?" "I don't think so," said Ed. "My, but you are the suspicious sort, aren't you?" "I'm NSA. And I'm also the sort of man that likes to be sure about what's going on around him, | Ed | "mb+k37cVRqGDAd+2Iwjjug==" |
Then, after swallowing his barrel drink in one gulp he ducked back through the door onto the street. In three steps, Big Tom strode from the saloon to the sheriff’s office. “Sheriff Mitch!” he cried so loudly that he scared away an approaching thundercloud. “Come on out and let’s | fight | "imM2Dy5wRMmBnQYOIBRHYQ==" |
Ives hopped in deftly, after giving the boat a strong, hard push. The pilot started the outboard and we headed out to sea. The boat was bobbing and weaving madly. I was holding on for dear life, unable to fathom how anyone could earn a living doing something as dangerous as this. We talked amongst each other, huddled t... | boat | "/lYVhR1DRcCqKHReVXlMbg==" |
"I'm the one who-" "Stop it," Mom hissed. "What is wrong with you two?" "She's an idiot," Meredith responded. Ignoring Nina completely, she moved toward the table, where she set down a big grocery bag. "I brought you some cabbage pierogies and okroshka, | Mom | "/UUvkS6DRZawcJKYpKK7Pg==" |
She returned her bag to the room and met Vasquez in the kitchen having a cup of coffee. “I thought the captain was sending someone to relieve you,” said Katrina. “He did, you were sleep when Roberts and Williams came last night. We’ve been placed on twelve hour rotations. We relieved them about an hour or so ago,” said | Vasquez | "IPPFk/eATCOtfUU9cPCS+Q==" |
And I would advise that you don’t make any sudden moves.” The Captain stood in silence for several seconds. “Miss Salton, you have obviously met Mr. Beutcher. Is there anything at all that I can be of assistance with? Food stores? Upgraded bed linens?” Joni shook her head. “Nope. I think I’m golden right now, | Captain | "Oylmzs9cTJePuFWJhELO9g==" |
It's like a moment of silence for the many kids lost to that great unwinding machine. The industry, as Sonia had called it. A mill of commerce trafficking in flesh, working outside the realm of ethics yet within the law and with the complete consent of society. But then Connor realizes something. "There's more to the s... | Sonia | "QneNiI1/S2S1he2Pv9BO6g==" |
But still he dared to ask, “And each drop has to waken from within?” “Yes.” “How many universes are there?” “Many.” “We will never be done,” said Ananda, his voice broken by despair. The Buddha smiled. “Never is a very long time, | Ananda | "4KlNFujNSjSqQZ3S0KSM6A==" |
For a certain period of time, I was still reserving room for the hope that Vivienne would walk in, unharmed and perfectly alright. There were times when I fooled myself into believing that her footsteps were gracing the hardwood floors. At some point, however, denial gave way to reality and inevitably, to anger. Someon... | Vivienne | "4/jk168kTe+6SklKbLknLg==" |
Colby forced her body to move, sitting up, sweeping back the wealth of hair tumbling around her face. "I'm sorry. I guess I'm more tired than I thought. I set the alarm for four-thirty so I could do a few extra things." "I knew you were getting up early!" Ginny pounced on that. "You can't do that all the time, | Colby | "BbBV1Vd8To++L2x8TzzuMA==" |
Right now, I want to talk about how we are going to attract the attention of those Deschanel boys coming to live next door.” I laugh. “Are we still in kindergarten that we should have boyfriends living next door?” “My gut tells me, they shall be good-looking. If not, they should at least be well-mannered.” “Rich, power... | manners | "5NME2f3tQqWXYc5bWddHsQ==" |
Though it jammed against her outstretched arm, crushing her fingers, she managed to keep them pressing into the book. And that was all it took. With every scrap of determination and attention she could muster, she fought against her allergies, and blasted magic into every page. She didn’t have time for a well-thought-o... | spell | "V6c/I+dwTPK+wHO7Ri/KIg==" |
‘That’s wonderful, amazing!’ Chrissy blurted elatedly into the phone, almost swerving off the road in her excitement. ‘But how, how did she come back just like that? Did she say why she’d gone away in the first place?’ ‘No no, of course not, | Chrissy | "EkX1KT00QGaWNi0oVbuX5g==" |
"I need to speak with my father, please?" Lucas asked without any preambles. "One moment Lucas." He was put through to his father a minute later. "Hello son, how are you?" "I'm getting married and I want to get it done this week. I'm busy with work so can you take care of the | arrangements | "JC9C3OtiQZS5tWiTB3nl9w==" |
The speaker continued at that point, going over the race course and the rules. These were all things that Robbie and I had gone over before and were, for the most part, fairly standard. I had followed this race every year, and because of that, I knew the course like the back of my hand. I felt like I could sail the ent... | blindfolded | "V8/LQGUaTaKME0qNrW//ww==" |
I'd had no real intention of cutting the sad little man, but if he kept spitting on me I might change my mind. "Start talking, then." I carried him over to a chair and tossed him down in the seat. He groaned and rubbed his backside. "Ouch! No need to be violent." I got in his face. "On the contrary, there is every need... | violent | "/CnyALBLQvehblWSMAEssQ==" |
David froze halfway to the door, torn between two responses: shock and dismay over the affair, and the realization that this information probably shouldn't be coming from Skye. Concern over Skye's involvement won out. "And how would you know something so personal about Jane Burke?" "I saw them together." "Where?" She d... | Skye | "Nq7qLi/vTQSJIHjfDjYtcQ==" |
The moment they were through, Chris hit the accelerator and worked his way up the gears, the zombies shrinking along with the horizon. “That was close,” Maisie said. “It was more than close. I need to make another stop.” “What for?” “I think I need to change my | underpants | "sH/EI2yzQia6VxYA7JC/BA==" |
My brows rise in surprise. This is new. My body warms and my throat clogs at the unexpected victory. I ask on a whisper, "Would you like for me to read to you, Tomas?" No answer, just a small nudge of the book towards me. "I'll read to you, | Tomas | "sIwPdzoTTy+IGc3D58AJ0Q==" |
I don't where to start." "I'll help you. We'll find him." "How?" he asked, sounding desperate. "Logan said they were on the way to a friend of the family's house. That was why they were in Virginia. Did she have any friends who lived in | Virginia | "6g/EORtnSWa/29W0JkJQIA==" |
He kisses her cheek before turning to watch Jay grind down the stairs again. In turn, Lucy watches Colin, thinking of what Henry said in the auditorium. She puts her hand on her opposite forearm, feeling the swirling energy beneath. "How do you feel today?" He glances at her and then back to | Jay | "HPS0qAB+SzyZ8q5sshHkhw==" |
“You’re in hospital. In England. I was on the RAF Hercules that brought you here.” A vague memory stirred in Dusty’s spinning head. “I’m Annie. Annie Mackie. We found you in Switzerland, and brought you home.” Dusty frowned. “I was with Commander Nick Marsden, but don’t try to remember everything now,” said | Annie | "LWYgtKKdR9W8LYjJYQ67JA==" |
He smiled at her and said, "Can we go inside?" "Yes. Sure." She stepped back and Colt slipped past her. He carried both babies into the living room, set them down with their toys, then came back to her. She couldn't look away from him. She was half afraid that if she did, he might | disappear | "8mkN1LegR4y11fW+9uDKMw==" |
As our crew got out of the van, another half-dozen people walked up to us, including a tall, forbidding man with twin scars across one cheek. I recognized Eduardo, Lucas's stepfather and quite possibly his least favorite person. His dark gaze embodied everything that frightened me about Black Cross. "I see this is the ... | emergency | "UMkHeuNzRAWXxYbo8N2Z5A==" |
“I’ll let you know what we uncover.” “I’ll be on tender hooks, Bean, awaiting the report,” Johnny B replied. “The word is tenterhooks, Johnny B.” “What are tenterhooks?” “What are tender hooks?” “Pins and needles then, okay, | Bean | "NXaq2HGpRHyaQycKvdPlbQ==" |
“Ah, ah, ah, Mister,” says Madame Pauline, her tone admonishing.“Off to the bathroom with you and change out of those clothes, right now!” I can’t help but smirk at the treatment my uncle’s getting. “It’s only a bit of mud, Madame Duguay, really.” “A bit of - you call that a bit of a | mud | "NSGu9OrKRUy8f/JXDD7UJA==" |
Come on." Halfway out the door, Brice said, "We can't leave her here, Jack. The crazies will get her." Jack lost it. "If this woman is with Cole, she is an enemy! You can't trust her!" "She's alive and still a human being, | Jack | "JjYkZBRmQVmFUmWBsfyYIA==" |
"There is a big fluffy bed in the master bedroom that I think you'd enjoy." I loved the way his voice rumbled through his chest. "Besides, no one is steering the boat." I traced my fingers along his chest, traveling the ravines and rises of his muscles. It was a landscape I wanted to live in forever. He wiggled out fro... | boat | "kkZ4XOTuQXS7dug8q9K3dQ==" |
"It's only the stupid frogs and then Dad does the shark thing and splashes everyone and then they all go home. " "I'll do the frogs, " Wanda piped up. "Oh all right, " said Nora. "They're nasty, slimy things anyway. " She picked up the red frog bucket and handed it to | Wanda | "AFPGdw3pRyeWYAob9vszLw==" |
“Quincy and Jack are getting better at their repair work all the time, aren’t they?” Winston said. “Right, but speedy they ain’t,” Iridium said. Winston returned to his desk and sat down, careful to keep his left wrist out of view on his lap. “So, what can I do for you, | Iridium | "w4EkiWhcRXGnaIZdKKuV4g==" |
But the Primacy did not send complete fools to do its investigating and the Director must discover this soon. "I wish to discuss my pet with you," Kelexel said, seating himself across from Fraffin without invitation. The desk was an enormous empty expanse separating them. A fault glistening reflection of Fraffin could ... | pet | "RDyNrvI2QsypacuCekUx5A==" |
His face was twisted with anguish. "My sons will die the way men died before, and for what?" Avigail came in with Silent Hannah, and the usual following of little ones. "Please no more talk of this," said my aunt Esther. "My father says the world has gone to Caesarea," said | Avigail | "gGURH2OyQUOFK8NS9huSzg==" |
At least they don't have the car key." The car engine started. Nisha laughed. "Never mind!" As they walked closer, the children spotted them and the engine turned off. Nisha walked to within about five meters of the tallest one, who was slightly taller than her. She pointed to herself and said, "Hello, I'm | Nisha | "6ZDqr4wQSImtpVc7E+8KaQ==" |
It's been days since..." She shrugged my hand away from her arm and sat back on the cot. "My dear prince..." she hissed. "You really should find out what the extents of your punishments are before you dole them out. I was injected with a serum to delay the healing before the lashes were inflicted on me. As long as the ... | heal | "c8vJ+f7lQFWZQ4qcN3hbpw==" |
Alexander said, scrutinizing them. "I'm glad she has her fangs on someone else," Sebastian said, his blond dreads bobbing as he turned her way. "That girl is cook-a-loo - !" "She is not," I chimed in. "Well, sort of. I mean, she wanted you," I said to Alexander, "and then you," I said to | Sebastian | "psFd9lO9QI2eNTWvJR/FaA==" |
Monique looked at the water, and then at Atlas, “I said ankle deep water.” “The fish need water to swim around in; this is just above your knees.” Monique set her shirt by the towels and took the goggles following behind Atlas. “I hope you know CPR in case I | drown | "W3sjPLYaRGKxg573YvfjPg==" |
Jase is right, the sugar floods my system and perks me up the slightest bit. I finish the whole chocolate bar and drink half the soda as he takes over driving. We're getting close now - the GPS on my phone says only a couple more turns before we reach our final destination. It sounds ominous. Jase is silent, but I can ... | drives | "dgHpnCVkQgy1MLnCsmIbzw==" |
**** THE WOODS Officer Braxton and his partner Officer White receive the call around 5: a.m. and are warned about the possibility of rabid squirrels on the Zimmermann property, 25 Cool Spring Drive; they chuckle, imagining a manic squirrel roaming the woods. “I bet it has yellow eyes …I wonder if it talks?” They aren’t... | woods | "z8orrDlNQPWndOFGkOTk7w==" |
You have to-" "I know who your mother is," he stated calmly. "Now tell me about Joe Solomon!" I let the words wash over me, tried to find the center of my rage, of my fear, before I slowly whispered, "The pigeons. Mr. Solomon told me to follow the | pigeons | "f+hMUzd8TamIIejkltLvLg==" |
It hurt more than I thought it would, but less than having a manticore's teeth stuck in your arm. It healed in a week and when my mom asked what happened, I said I had been scratched by a cat. "Do you need an antibiotic?" she asked. I told her that I didn't think so. It wasn't anything dangerous and, besides, it was al... | healed | "S7TL8FIGSvmJrthzfEdatw==" |
She tried the small key and gasped when gears suddenly began to turn and the whole armoire whirred. Her mind racing, she slammed the door in fright. What is this thing? She put her ear to the wood and listened. The armoire was now ticking like a grandfather clock. Curiosity getting the better of her, she cautiously loo... | armoire | "VQ4c4iswQmWnmf2EWURlVA==" |
Jay thought for a minute and then added, “What about that birth stuff?” “Birth stuff?” “Yeah, you know, where you go to the hospital and they show ya videos and teach ya how to get ready for the baby and all that?” “Gees, I don’t know. At this point, you know more about what goes on than I do, | Jay | "mJYR676JTki8h7yi0BTH0Q==" |
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