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- and all those other places we went to when we were jumping around to confuse the other side? You tell Bhelliom where we want to go and then I'll tell it to do it.' 'We can't be sure that I'll always be available, Sparhawk. There are times when I have to be | away | "mjUIpiehRWSTskZzrD1S5Q==" |
I learned a few things about myself when I was with her, and one of those things is that I can love a woman as a friend, and I can love a woman as my soulmate. She was always just a friend." "And I'm ... your soulmate? Me?" "I believe you are. The question is, do you believe I'm | yours | "LF+V9DUdTS2f/8cwPYwnqQ==" |
Sean swam down and grabbed me, clawing his way up my body until he had me around the middle. Underwater had to take the cake for the oddest werewolf-fighting locale of all time. Ultimately, Sean's goal was to drown me, but he needed to breathe as much as I did. Werewolves were supernatural, but they still had | lungs | "2vkQydekT8GO+Afshl7tqA==" |
"How much will you agree to?" "Six months max. And it's not negotiable. Look, Judge, these guys are scared to death, you know that. They're scared and we're not. Why should we settle anything? I'd rather have a jury." "There's not going to be a | jury | "3PuoYTBsQeCa4LGwPUjrFQ==" |
The digital clock chimed at seven p.m. by the time I finished with work, and I was all alone in the office since George had already left an hour earlier. I stretched my arms over my head slowly and leisurely, savoring the release of tension from my muscles and joints. Constantijin hadn't called me for, like, | hours | "dpU+P6aVSjerE2EcFX7A/Q==" |
Satarel lifted Panahasi high, as though he intended to crush him down against the stones. “You failed me!” he roared. “You must be punished.” “The Prince instructed me to take him with the girl to the holding area,” Charon said reaching out to grab back Panahasi. Satarel’s eyes flashed evil anger. “Return to your own l... | Charon | "ZZHOgkS2T3q7qZBjF72YZw==" |
"What do you do with yourself?" "She's a bossy little thing. I hope you can tame her, Gabriel. Well, Ms. Grant, I'm a professional dominant, and I'm the man who will be opening an exclusive gentlemen's club here in CapeFalls." Amy stared at him before returning her gaze to | Gabriel | "+ADF/fpWT8+gGBo7RBPMyA==" |
Cap steps into the elevator and presses the button for the twentieth floor. “Well, I suppose you can walk me home,” he says. He grabs the bars behind him for support. I stand next to him and lean against the wall behind me. “Can I ask you a question, | Cap | "8e8qzYz1Q7uqq6sQk6p5Sw==" |
He continued to follow the perps trail on the monitors, until he lost him when he ran behind a dumpster. He appeared to be injured. The tapping on the house had stopped by this point. “Can you see where the shots are coming from?” Christian yelled to Vasquez. “No, I’m not sure. I didn’t see them go down,” said | Vasquez | "Y12qpevQQhy8WFLgLBLtYg==" |
We've been waiting for you." Were Aunt Millie and her friends up to their old matchmaking tricks? Surely not while Delaney was pregnant! Aunt Millie had once mentioned wanting to introduce her to Preston Willigut, her piano tuner. Maybe they'd invited him to come for dinner. But the only pair of young eyes that looked ... | Preston | "FG088DPiQaemNASON+0FPg==" |
He jumps on his bike and tucking his head into his shoulders races towards us. He screeches to a stop dangerously close to Blake's feet. 'Oi! Watch it,' I warn. 'Sorry,' he apologizes with a cheeky grin. 'What's your name?' 'Kensington Parish.' 'Want to watch my car for me, | Kensington | "8g8BTGeuQFadHNhYjGJO1g==" |
Jennifer screamed out for help as the woman’s dirty and jagged fingernails threatened to pierce her skin. As she began to feel the oxygen leaving her lungs and see bright flashes of light on a black background she swung her bat, connecting it with the young woman’s leg. The woman’s femur, brittle and exposed, split in ... | Jennifer | "qEsxtpbjQyC9qubrK9Pu4w==" |
"Of the two of them, who has the strongest appeal?" he asked. "Leanne," I said. "Not that I don't like Winter," I added quickly, remembering they were cousins. "What's the name of the third woman again?" "Macy Roth." I had no connection with her at all, no way of casually running into her as I had with | Leanne | "fXpabXKDQSqAwZP16XlWoA==" |
I liked this docile version of her. "You can sleep here, Anna, but not on the ground." I got up and retrieved another mat - the one my mother used before - and set it on the space beside me. "You can lie down here." She seemed grateful as she took her place on the | mat | "mTHW05MKR0ir2rwYdfthNg==" |
My face is filled with rage, and the boy looks as though he will cry. Konrad locks eyes with me, but the boy's mother has her arms around him, admonishing, "Be careful, Dieter. Helena is pregnant." Helena straightens in the chair and reaches for the boy. "It's ok, give me your hand, | Dieter | "LCxDu7W+RD6HE6gsIJDjlA==" |
I climbed under the covers next to my daughter and turned to face Brooks in the other bed. He did the same thing, facing me and cuddling with his pillow. When he started laughing again, I tossed a pillow at him. "Sorry, I saw this going a little differently." "I'm not sleeping with you, | Brooks | "s3bzSgSzTNS+nX0bwUJIhQ==" |
Karen closed the door after her and came around to the driver’s side. Opened the door and climbed in herself. She did not start the car, but waited for Beth to speak. Looking straight ahead, but not seeing, Beth spoke. “He’s been strange lately. Not like before strange, of course, not, you know, hitting or anything,” s... | Karen | "brnVa0lhRxWBdZUuOIBrLg==" |
"We've never had a girl drum major." This took a few seconds to sink in. "Walter," I said in awe. "I know, I know," he said. "I know all about my own eye-hurting brilliance." I waited for him to ruin it by suggesting some way I could repay him for his eye-hurting | brilliance | "6L54/yN5QCa6ZjdKst1qZA==" |
The half smile still played on his lips. There was a long silence. "Oh, look. It's Hamnet. He's not dead," said Ripred finally. The rat picked up what appeared to be a human skull and started to gnaw on it. "The skull is a nice touch, Ripred," said | Hamnet | "auEFacG+QbadR+t74dnTjw==" |
“The room looks clean, Admiral,” Dex reported, scanning the readouts of the nanocomputer on his wrist. “My instruments don’t detect any listening devices, traps, or secret openings. You can go to sleep, sir. I’ll keep watch.” “I don’t think that will be necessary, | Dex | "qynoJ2J9S/O5Eel3tbio4A==" |
If I were a guy I'd totally do you." Her dead serious expression told me she wasn't kidding. I inspected myself in the large mirror. This was a dress I'd never wear back home, but we weren't back home. No one knew me here. Besides, Sylvie was right, I looked | hot | "dWhxiskGT72ff3Z+JyLc+A==" |
His love's beautiful face flashed before him and at Glass's words, it shimmered, changing to the face of his love's daughter. He shook himself, glancing at Glass who stared out into the water. "I'm surprised. After I gave Charlie that emerald, I expected her to be angry with me." Glass shrugged. Red had noticed Glass h... | change | "O7r+GCNxTh+USMVPFMiRfg==" |
He scowled at me. “My life is not an open book for your enjoyment.” “Come on.” Silence. “I was curious about you. I am -- I was -- acquainted with your aunt,” he said softly. My jaw dropped open. “What do you mean, | ‘acquainted | "ps6DUxbQRnSVCYB0qNBSDw==" |
The man at the table rose to his feet. “Come in, Carnac,” he said. “This is Flying Officer Claydon of the Royal Air Force who is going with you to France. Claydon, meet Captain Charles Carnac.” We shook hands. “I am very happy to meet you,” said | Carnac | "tfMiMABNRkKNzTB/CuGPMA==" |
“I knew it, I knew it, and you guys always thought I was crazy for thinking that.” “I think it was the body buried in the backyard part that didn’t quite add up.” “Yeah, well, the skull wasn’t found in Vanny, so it’s got to be in the backyard.” “No, Johnny B, it doesn’t have to be in the | backyard | "tNIIl34+T+275H87XZOsjw==" |
"Where are you, still in New Orleans?" "No! I'm in Paris." "Paris! Are you kidding me?" "No. I flew in last night." "First I ask you if you're in Paris and you tell me no, you're in New Orleans. Now, I ask if you're still in New Orleans and you tell me no you're in | Paris | "pbHJfi3NQzKpocLZvbLpYQ==" |
Potterley said, "I waited till five, till you were... May I come in?" Foster nodded. Potterley said, "I suppose I ought to apologize for my behavior. I was dreadfully disappointed; not quite master of myself. Still, it was inexcusable." "I accept your apology," said | Foster | "oyp4P2zQTiy9opY+S5nN7Q==" |
Chuch went on, "And you promised to look after Cami, if somebody ever comes gunning for me." "That's not gonna happen," I whispered. Even if it did, he had a huge extended family. I suspected he and Eva had chosen Chance and me for the honor of godparents just to prevent infighting between their massive respective clan... | Cami | "rBYu6Zl9Q5K53JCCFqb+Pw==" |
I am missing my chance to see a man made in the Lord's own image!” Delilah giggled. “Why do you say that?” I asked as I abruptly opened the door. “Say what?” she teased raising her brow at me. “What you just said about the Lord’s | image | "AJQdt87UR6CLpPh8i3stfg==" |
He said, letting go of her hands. "I am in need of an assistant. Mine has been, well, let's say disposed of." Maji held her tongue. "You will run his errands for me and occasionally assist me with my own errands." Maji wondered how hard it would be to disappear on one of these | errands | "GPMul58AQme5XsaHDlgBlQ==" |
Weeks went by before she was allowed to see her mother. Even then they were closely supervised in the great room of the gathering hall. All her mother could do that day was hold Alyssa and cry. Not long after that, unspeakable things began to happen. The elders came in one night and chose a child. All the children hid ... | chosen | "X2dz+3mHRnqhuV+Gso74jw==" |
The twins decided to go out into the neighborhood to try their new invention outside of the lab. A black unmarked car wound its way around the sleepy suburb where the twins were experimenting with their gizmos. “Invisible!” commanded each sibling. The gizmos dutifully responded and concealed the twins from the rest of ... | twins | "MORho88ORqWryuUcSCnuMA==" |
Overpowering your mind as you can overpower a human's?" "Yes, and shielding his presence from me." There was mounting excitement in Stefan's voice. "That's why he hasn't answered my calls. He wanted-" "He wanted just what's happened to happen. He wanted you to doubt yourself, to think you were a killer.But it isn't tru... | Stefan | "entrrP3yQr2olE08r9bHrg==" |
"The DEA's getting pulled in on this one," Mercer said. "They're going to investigate Ken, break apart his life and follow the trail they find back to the muerte." The muerte trail already led to Slade. So he had to ask, "Are you questioning my brother?" "Any intel that Slade can provide to us about the men who held hi... | DEA | "MK9BdzmnS2WvjXYPEi3hBQ==" |
"And c'mon, you have to admit that this will make one heck of a story when you get back to New York." He stared at her in disbelief before glancing at Jeremy. "She's the one?" he asked. Jeremy nodded. "She's pretty," Alvin commented. "Maybe a little on the pushy side, but | pretty | "o8dogIbJSvS38NsWzz5mGw==" |
“My little pearl, I am so happy to see you,” said Maximilian with a tear in his eye. “I was so worried when I couldn't find you.” “It was my own fault,” confessed Matilda. “I ignored your advice and ended up being tricked.” “Well, everything has turned out satisfactorily, thank goodness,” said | Maximilian | "dTJZZBoBTO6EBB1mIWvc3A==" |
There were a few other cars in the parking lot. I was hoping there wouldn't be unsuspecting visitors caught up in this, but it was too late to worry. Everybody was in the crossfire now. Six billion potential innocent bystanders. I took the steep stairs toward the chapel at a run. Sweat dried on my skin as I pounded up ... | gaining | "Bm7xabCgTWCJp37g1kiXVQ==" |
"He asked me to talk to you," Lynn was saying. "Who did?" Ruth asked distractedly. She was dying to open the mailbox, but she wanted to do it in privacy. "Clay," Lynn cried, sounding completely exasperated. "Who else are we talking about?" Suddenly Ruth understood. She looked away from the mailbox and focused her atten... | Lynn | "r2RuHkLFQLqf701j7pSwAg==" |
He slid off Ares's back onto a polished stone floor and looked around. They were in the High Hall. It was completely empty. Somewhere, not too far away, he could hear music playing. "Where is everybody?" asked Gregor. "I do not know. But if there is music, there must be some sort of gathering," replied | Ares | "zXZIqk2dRFKGLTxRiwmGAA==" |
"Now that you've had a moment to thank your lucky stars, tell me: why did you want to see that git of a half-demon so badly? I honestly can't imagine." *** It took a while, but Cassie briefed the demon on everything that had happened since the morning of the time skip. From Sammael’s lack of response, she guessed that ... | skip | "kO1HC3usQ9+4iDrzwv04eA==" |
Bev finally said, rather lamely, “I could use another cup of coffee, how about you?” Peggy said, “Personally, after that, I'd like a drink. But, considering the hour and the fact that we have a day of house-hunting ahead of us, I'll take a cup of coffee, too.” Bev put a cup of coffee in front of her mother and said, “W... | drink | "9uU8cWqzQpy4U/Wpi3nBKQ==" |
Some holding hands some just standing and talking. You could hear the birds singing and chirping from the trees. There were families sitting at the picnic tables and cooking out on the fire pits. There were blankets on the ground with some people talking and some people tanning. Over by the trees was a man with a camer... | birds | "vy9aFGzPRo2vJ2Elsp5N0A==" |
They did not move. Kress smiled and walked slowly across the battleground, listening to the sounds, the sounds of safety. Crunch, crackle, crunch. He lowered his bags to the ground and opened the door to his skimmer. Something moved from shadow into light. A pale shape on the seat of his | skimmer | "JbIOlFc6TValjaGxRKmSUw==" |
“Keira, this ring is yours, to be worn on your hand as a reminder of the love I have for you. There is nothing in this world that would match the value you have for me. Compared to you, this is a mere trinket.” As he spoke, Aaron pulled her hand into his own, and slid the ring onto her finger. Keira twisted her hand, l... | Aaron | "ZpyzyWEUR6OwEOBKsvTyQg==" |
You’re a Traveler and Travelers don’t know about those things.” “I’m a what? I’m a Traveler?” “Of course you are. You’re a Traveler just as I am a Wanderer. Surely you know that, after all you followed me here didn’t you?” “I know you’re a Wanderer, but I never knew I was a | Traveler | "+3eqwUrsQV+1m5cJqQLwgg==" |
Papa, for once I'm not a disappointment." Rowan scowled and Mari wished she could call back the words that had somehow slipped free. But she felt the weight of the knowledge all the same. The frustration of never measuring up to her parents' expectations. "Mari, dear," her father said, his voice hoarse, "you have never... | disappointment | "MK3fnTmuSj6J0gAFLxQHBA==" |
"Sure, but I don't know what al this is about." Her breath fogged the air. "I realize now you could have taken my purse away while we were in the SUV. Why go through al this if al you want is the phone?" "Because I want more than the | phone | "NaBestT/TxSU8F1o1afOsA==" |
"Not without you!" Smith refused. "Don't be stupid. You've got Tremont to finish off. I can take care of myself." At the sounds of feet approaching through the trees, the big Doberman stopped its loping trot and spun back to join Peter. He spoke low to the dog, then looked back at | Smith | "qVlk+gpDRZu/qjxcrKNqKQ==" |
I have a bride to win.” “What makes you think she’s waiting for you? She’s mourned husbands for less time than you’ve been gone.” George rolled his shoulders. “If you don’t want a fight, you are going about it the wrong way.” “It only stings because it’s true, | George | "jerS5bsyScKWujT6Njg6kA==" |
“When are you going to come up with new material? I’ve heard that one at least ten times.” Kayla quipped back, “I have to repeat everything ten times, because I’m worried that you’re too stupid to comprehend what I am saying the first nine times.” Bryn sighed and said, “Whatever, | Kayla | "dya3EuJESYm8b6fdEWPjSg==" |
Bob had forgotten to hide the shotgun and it still was loaded. He pulled over, waiting for the police to come to a stop behind him. But the police-it was Highway Patrol- zoomed past him. Bob was puzzled. Were they setting a trap for him? Did they know he was armed and dangerous and so were there a multitude of cars wai... | ahead | "6AV3zUWRQMquMxVaHwWmgQ==" |
A small scream escaped her, but she landed in a shallow stream of frigid water. The fall had only been a meter or so. "Watch out!" Gray called. Rachel rolled clear as the others slid, skidded, and dropped into the water with her. Rachel retrieved her cell phone from the edge of the | stream | "LgbjHGDvShyD9+Uttz3/AQ==" |
“Now let go of me. I’m leaving.” “No you’re not!” Eddie swung Sarah back into the kitchen, knocking over the table. She fell among the glasses, plates and pasta to the floor. “Help! Somebody help me!” Sarah screamed while throwing shards of broken glass and stoneware at | Eddie | "uRk3Rf3KQfm+poqT9HDkPw==" |
*** Horatius passed a stall with caged birds—pigeons, grouse, pheasants. Geese strutted in a small pen with a rope net over it to keep them in. He pulled the tether and stopped the mule. “Good sir, do you have a white dove? Not yet a fledgling, preferably.” “Aye,” said the man at the | stall | "6Os5kxssTp2V5QsoeAYxaA==" |
"Stay," he ordered, and then climbed out of the Jeep with an agility that made her envious. She watched him jog around the front of the car and then come to her side, opening the door. Extending an arm, he wiggled his fingers playfully. Taking his hand, she let him pull her from the | Jeep | "9lVnTlftTfWrMXkDRKC9Lw==" |
So he opened his eyes again and stared down into the fire. "We were supposed to take a helicopter to the top of a peak and then ski down. But the night before the run, I met some blonde in a bar-" he stopped and realized "-I can't even remember her name. Point is, I blew off the ski trip in favor of spending time with ... | blonde | "UQkixxQkTauk4nc1K9trdQ==" |
She is the center of my universe.” The Ambassador chuckled. “Children would have it no other way.” She kept her demeanor quiet, as he fiddled with the corners of his sleeves and shifted from foot to foot. “There is something you wish, Ambassador?” “Yes, well, it’s not a | wish | "W7PKXvENRxi8rU5KgD90Mw==" |
No sign of life ahead in either direction so she stayed straight, and continued along her path. She then heard the sound of a motorcycle coming up from behind her. It's loud revving sound, reminded her of something, but she couldn't put her fingers on it. The noise made her feel safe, but she didn't know why. It was al... | motorcycle | "Z42ZW8hKQCaeLETqw0DWWA==" |
In the not-to-far distance, the sound of rock music could be heard. “Sounds like it's already going good.” Doug smiled and slapped Cliff on the shoulder. The party was just up the end of the block and around the corner. Doug stopped. “Let's cut through here. We can get there quicker this way,” suggested | Doug | "0w223NUUSiKtCoRby7X/cw==" |
It was as though Miss LeTorque was actually daring them to do so or had absolute faith they would or could not. He was silently pondering his thoughts when he noticed Smith and the Lady LeTorque arrive at the point in their conversation where the actual meat of information was to be revealed. “What exactly can we do fo... | LeTorque | "J6IuDyflRJa83XXXpdWOuw==" |
“Although we visited the cave often when Draga was hiding here we only saw how he was living and, when he was gone, we respected his memory by not touching anything. We had no way of knowing if he had anything valuable that was worth stealing.” “Did you see your visitor again after he had been to the | cave | "CzUeP1u4TgarplBpMW2G5w==" |
Two, I may not have a wife or kid depending on me, but Haynes Racing has four hundred employees who count on me to keep roofs over their heads and food in their family's stomachs. I have no intention of letting them down. That's why I don't take stupid chances. "I'm betting your father didn't | either | "kt3SLCdZTDmBM6qfV1NMaA==" |
Mike asked, only half interested in knowing the final truth, and the other half fearing it. “Yall won’t like to hear it.” THE DETECTIVE WAS right. Thankfully, he left them shortly after delivering the news, allowing them some time to think over the implications and debate with each other about what to do next. “I just ... | Mike | "ubWPpYlzQ0yr5bjXKKdVMQ==" |
“The sales lady looked at it and said, ‘It says here it’s a bracelet with a charm. You have only a bracelet. I can’t give a refund.’ “I was completely embarrassed. I looked Pat right in the eyes and glared. I could only imagine what her scheme was. “Pat said, ‘If you won’t do it, I want to see the | manager | "GBDMiY9aSdaxcbP0dvzEqw==" |
In the chaos ahead, they'd be waving those tablets around-her tablets-as still more evidence of their own wisdom and holiness. "I'm sorry that your tablets are gone, Siferra," Beenay said. "But maybe there's still a chance the Apostles didn't steal them. That they'll turn up somewhere." "I'm not counting on that," said | Siferra | "4WrR/bPWRfG1IfYiJYf2ig==" |
“I didn’t say that,” Jackson answered, annoyed, “I was just making an observation.” He looked thoughtfully up at the almost monkeys, and opened his notebook. While he wrote in his notebook, Jane told Trey about the vote on who was leader. “If anyone should be leader,” he said, “I think I should.” “Never mind that now,”... | leader | "/mu5tiDxSrGEJlAdALa/UQ==" |
He left out the part about the message and him being chosen, however, since he was not sure what Alden might think. “So, you’re supposed to go get the scale of a red dragon?” confirmed Alden in the end. “Yes, and you’re supposed to help me,” remarked Andy matter-of-factly. Alden stopped. “But I don’t know anything abou... | dragons | "dh8n9y4FSImHvm1b49TVUg==" |
“Hey guys, nice ta see you again.” “Hi, Caleb.” I smile as Hunter nods. “Well, we’ll let you two get back to working out your ‘miscommunication’ (she air quotes for extra emphasis). See you inside for dinner.” Dhelia sends Hunter a sly wink before disappearing into the house with | Caleb | "5IT+cE9xSD2tAJAjIwu08w==" |
"Nope," he told her and took the single step separating them. Standing alongside her, he looked up at the family photos and waved one hand at them. "Not a single one of those people is the type to settle for second place." "Sometimes you don't have a choice," Bella said softly. "There's always a choice, | Bella | "IiS9YBAYSzmwCyO9xAZ6LA==" |
"Since when do you smoke?" asked Jay. "Since I started drinking," Ben kidded, trying to lighten the mood somewhat. With the first stream of smoke he drew back, Ben coughed and spluttered, screwing his face up at the putrid habit. He looked at the cigarette and handed it back to | Jay | "KtxtZOuxR4GxuB8scDgNbg==" |
Alex stood for a moment to think of the proper sentence structure. "Li ti-min ret o-run-ga." The words came out slowly. An opening in the wall moved inward--the girls backed up in surprise. "How did you do that?" Rosa asked. "I just said, I want a green stone, in Dwarf, and it | opened | "3RmgkR8DSui2iHMo/93DHQ==" |
Why can't the bird see the way out? "Who's Echo?" asks Ryan. "But the bird..." I say, ignoring his question. "Doesn't understand you're trying to help. If anything, it sees you as a threat. Now, tell me, who's | Echo | "hAII8QYiQGSdySi6MEQN9Q==" |
I returned to swimming wondering what I'd done to obviously offend him but with bigger things to think about. Ten laps later, I was ready to begin my day. I climbed out of the pool and looked up to see Tristan standing on the deck next to the chair where I'd left my things. Dressed in a suit, he didn't look like he was... | swim | "20p5RLR4Q8ikPMCym4OeQg==" |
He was proud; you should have seen the huge grin on his face as they handed the ribbon to him. Caleb got teased by his friends for proudly displaying it on his sports trophy shelf. They started calling him names and accused him of having a secret affair with our three-hundred-pound English teacher, Ms. Bolinsky. After ... | ribbon | "HPJLR/VdTuSKZI4YUyBXOA==" |
She's probably gonna be a few. You wanna go get something to eat when she's done?" "I ate at the bar. Speaking of which, do you know anyone that knows how to bartend that can help me out for a few days? Brite asked me to keep an eye on the place for the next few weeks and I don't know a thing about | bartending | "7+/TFmG2S9mkaZU2qh5TpQ==" |
It's the same one I get right before I open a can of whup-ass on Remi." Aimee ground her teeth in frustration, but Dev was right. She knew that look intimately and had worn it a time or two herself. "Papa always breaks you guys up." "Yeah, and if they go too far, I will | too | "0PCSvg8hSC+3DZ1XMnPmDQ==" |
“Where’s home for you?” She asked in a conversational tone but part of her examination was making sure his memory was intact. She watched him hesitate. Oh, oh. Then he said, “Oregon.” “Turn your head please, to the right.” As he complied, she asked, “Whereabouts in | Oregon | "TL+mdOyxSNSN0d1rfJqiRQ==" |
She had her training wheels taken off her bike for the first time, and she was determined to ride her bike like her older siblings. Her father let go of the bike while she was peddling as hard as she could. One second, two seconds, three seconds passed and bam. She ran into a parked car. The neighbor kids all ran over ... | bike | "LFpLMr2/QPqdNb+f9JBonA==" |
Eric said. 'No,' the man said. HE SHOULD RECEIVE SOME CASH SETTLEMENT FOR THE WATCH IN ADDITION TO THE MEDICATION The flashing box, declaring its message, was extended by the female reeg toward the man; he halted, frowning, then shrugged. 'One hundred in cash,' he said to | Eric | "pFoPxQTbRg6mSRkZyeiK1A==" |
Although it was almost sunset, she could still make out the settlement of the fisherfolk down the beach. She longed to go there and ask them about the Old Ones. She decided to see if Cruthin would come with her, but when she went looking for him, she couldn’t find him. She approached Bryn, who was still eating, and ask... | Cruthin | "tg2jD+IGRT+UrwuWuAyYgA==" |
I knew something was wrong.” Terra clutched his hands. “Setzer, won’t you tell me? I know I don’t understand about love and all its problems, but I’m your friend. I want to help.” Setzer released a deep breath. “There’s nothing for you to do, | Terra | "Z/B/aXVBRe648ZA1GWE/8g==" |
I don't know a better way of explaining it to you." "So that's what you fought last night, like pure unadulterated evil?" Tristan asked and I nodded. "So those Shadow-things, that's what the Darkness is?" he tried to understand. No.... he tried to comprehend. "Well, yes, they are part of the | Darkness | "I8SeIwgjSZyXwwn5vnFeww==" |
The summer break was still months away, but it seemed that the discussion couldn't wait. "You can't look after Mr. Bean, Caroline! You know perfectly well that your grandmother won't have pets in the house," said Mum. "And Aunt Glenda is allergic." "But Mr. Bean doesn't have any fur," said | Caroline | "1ANRwujGRQejxzIlcxRtdQ==" |
Sunny was instantly diverted. "You're using a candy bar as bait?" she demanded in outraged tones. "Give me that! You can use my nutrition bar in the traps." He grinned and evaded her as she tried to swipe the remainder of the candy bar. "The nutrition bar wouldn't be a good | bait | "hWjnlTn7TsauqMdD2hF7dQ==" |
He defeated enemy after enemy - you see, he distracted the Dark Oculators so much that they couldn't concentrate hard enough to work their Lenses!" Sing sighed. "Thinking about those kinds of Talents always makes tripping seem so bland." "Breaking things isn't all that great either," I said. "No, Alcatraz. Breaking thi... | Talent | "GMYnvLWXQiimmVkADwPuFA==" |
When you try to understand what made people willing to sacrifice so many lives you just end up with a convoluted, mixed-up mess of a story. Look at Lee, a man who apparently didn’t believe in slavery, serving out of loyalty as the commanding general of the South. I suppose that when he sorted things out, his feelings a... | South | "gxj0OrguThS0aCVvuK9Izg==" |
"Careful," Colonel Martin calls. "I know," I snap. The glass ball makes a soft clink! when it touches the ground. I step back. It rolls a few inches. Everyone gasps, but the ball stops as soon as it reaches level ground. Once I'm behind a tree, Colonel Martin takes his handgun out of its holster and points it at the | ball | "9PfYdLYTTAWKi3PuDRRlQQ==" |
In just a few moments she was already finished. "Is that it?" Joey asked, looking at me as if I knew more than Darcy would. I nodded and smiled. "Thank you, Darcy," I said, turning toward her and extending my hand. She brushed it aside and gave me another warm embrace before turning and doing the same with | Joey | "PCeGX3RIQj2s1U18y0bnYw==" |
Charlotte had obviously forgotten exactly when Bess Ferryman went to Stanford Suites; however, it must have been recent. "They're having an early Christmas bazaar, too," she said. "Some of the seniors have craft items for sale." "How nice." "When's the last time you saw | Bess | "PsMeZlKYSNaRuVzMHmCZ+Q==" |
“I thought if I told them we were married, I’d have a better chance of staying with you.” Anne’s heart squeezed. There was that protective thing he had going. She didn’t know whether she should hug him or hit him. “I’m taking you home,” he commanded. Before she could object, he lifted her from the bed and placed her on... | wheelchair | "LC2Qu9JbSPOB4v/wQsw6NQ==" |
Ben decided that Salem must be saving the animal, knowing that he might have to ride it for days and not wanting to wear it out on the first leg of his escape. At last Ben topped a small rise and saw a man far below watering his horse. Ben turned and rode back down out of sight, then went back up on foot and took a loo... | Salem | "CWVF7B7yQ6O/KEeyYOGHmA==" |
I just want to find out what happened to Lystus. And I'm going to give you the same answers I gave Campus Security, so you're just wasting your time. Don't you all have criminals you can go grill for information?" Gaent ignored her. "When was the last time you saw | Lystus | "QBP8JvNuQdqgp51m2CWw/Q==" |
Marley felt invisible arms wrap around her, holding her, stroking and soothing, as she watched the man she loved have everything he wanted, her sister well taken care of, happy. "No," she said, but it was a whisper, lacking in fire and strength. "They can both have that with me." "No," Alex said, his voice soft and sad... | Marley | "MgePJTLNSSONPxHwZSGoDg==" |
She expected some sign of irritation from Leon, as was usually the case when someone said something against his will. Instead he smiled sardonically. “It’s too late to take care of me,” he said. “You know, what? I came to terms with everything around me. With people, events, and with whatever is bound to happen.” “Don’... | Leon | "qXPR5nM2SjK/5PDNgUXUkQ==" |
"I'll introduce you to everyone. This elderly gentleman is Bert Kosler, our custodian." "Glad to meet you, Mr. Kosler." Handshake. "I'm glad to meet you, too," the old man said. "This is Maggie Walsh, our theologian." "Glad to meet you, Miss | Walsh | "P3CE52eQQfC/BooGCGIHWg==" |
He'd come away from Donnie's machinations even stronger than he'd been before. He'd become fearless, with an inner strength and clarity that was unrivaled. But that wasn't the same as Leta bleeding and hurt. "I don't want to lose you, Leta." "Then don't fear it. Believe that I'll be here with you, | always | "NznilMA+RD2P0JYXPn+jag==" |
His voice was even less friendly than it had been the last time. "I have every right to sit here should I choose to do so," she returned formally. She held out her bag of popcorn. "Here," she said. He frowned. "I beg your pardon?" "I'm offering you some of my | popcorn | "b9tpSS8bS76YvEAvflFP0g==" |
I'm glad I happened along." She tried to extract her hand, but he held it captive as he smiled down at her. "Not so fast. I still don't know your name." "Elle Masterson." The continued physical contact jacked up her heart rate. "Nice to meet you at last, | Elle | "sF2YesMfSoqmDSg7LPhbIw==" |
Kate, do you have time to sit for a minute?” “Sure do, the brunch rush is about over. It’ll be pretty slow for an hour or so. Did you have a nice flight, Mrs. Wembly?” “ Please call me Teresa and yes, I had a smooth flight.” “I’ll call you Teresa and you call me | Kate | "ECLziiVgT56D+pLH+Mm5ow==" |
"You want me to hunt whales?" "No," said the Darkling. "I want you to hunt the sea whip." We stared at him in shock. I almost laughed. "You're looking for a dragon?" Mal said incredulously. "The ice dragon," said the | Darkling | "/i3KX3BxRl+pfC1QjAJtsw==" |
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