“You look stunning,” I blurted. Mortified, I blushed as a rush of heat spread through my body. I must have swallowed more… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Ari grunted a greeting. “What took you… so long?” His breath huffed with the effort. “I stopped for a snack, and ordered… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“She put her hands on her hips and surveyed the area with a cocky smile on her face. The smirk spread when… — Maria V. Snyder Avery Copy Share Image
“Yelena, you've driven me crazy. You've caused me considerable trouble and I've contemplated ending your life twice since I've known you...but you… — Maria V. Snyder Life Copy Share Image
[Janco] paused. His eyes held a distant gleam as if seeing into his past. 'My first practice was a shock. I was… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
There is a reason for everything. You might not be able to figure it out, and time might have made us all… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
His movements were so graceful that I wondered if he had been a dancer, but his words betrayed to me that his… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
In keeping with his cryptic nature, all your Story Weaver said was 'The horses know where to go.' It's certainly not a… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
I want you to have this.” He extended his hand. On his palm sat the beautiful butterfly he had carved. Silver spots… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Janco leaned on the threshold of my door with his face creased in annoyance. “Did she just—” “Yes.” “But I don’t—” “Yes.… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“I shook my head at Janco. “I’ve got the situation under control. Go back to the Keep, I’ll meet you there.” Janco… — Maria V. Snyder Ari Copy Share Image
“Valek's thoughts returned to Yelena. An icy finger of loneliness touched the emptiness inside him. She was in Sitia, where she needed… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“Kade: Life is rarely fair. Opal: I know that now. Parents teach their children to share, to play fair, to be honest.… — Maria V. Snyder Children Copy Share Image
At first, it feels as if she has vanished forever, and all traces are destroyed. But later, when the pain of loss… — Maria V. Snyder Feelings Copy Share Image
“When Valek stopped to consult with another adviser, I glanced around. A handful of the Commander’s advisers were women, and I noticed… — Maria V. Snyder Feminism Copy Share Image
“Care to explain?” Ari asked. “Didn’t you see my signals?” “Yeah. But they didn’t make sense. Five into one and it’s an… — Maria V. Snyder Argument Copy Share Image
“What we do with our free time is none of your business. Now, why don't you shuffle off to Parffet. I saw… — Maria V. Snyder Ari Copy Share Image
He made a weak attempt to look innocent, but I knew better. "Should I guess how many concealed weapons you have or… — Maria V. Snyder Blue Copy Share Image
Lief. That's not nice, considering all your sister has done for you," admonished Perl. "Oh right. How could I forget that she… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
The past shouldn't be forgotten. It should be used as a guide for future situations and not used as a reason to… — Maria V. Snyder Choices Copy Share Image
Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still… — Maria V. Snyder Bereavement Copy Share Image
Your fear remains strong. You are not ready to face your story, preferring instead to surround yourself with knots. Someday, they will… — Maria V. Snyder Faces Copy Share Image
Exactly. You can shoulder all the blame and become a martyr. Provided anyone knows what or who you're martyring for. Or you… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
Your path is clear,” said Moon Man. “You need to find it.” And the best way to find something you had lost… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“I signaled when Owen’s wife was linked to him, who was linked to Yelena.” Valek paused, marveling at the intricacies of magical… — Maria V. Snyder Communication Copy Share Image
I remembered my little brother, Allyn, had appeared so innocent and angelic when he slept--similar to Kerrick. It must be a survival… — Maria V. Snyder Angelic Copy Share Image
Everyone makes choices in life. Some bad, some good. It's called living, and if you want to bow out, then go right… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
There, that's better. Now you look like the wild scrub that fell into my life." "Because you loosened the vent's screws." "Best.… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
“without warning, he sprawled forward, doing a face-plant in the snow. At first, we laughed and teased. the normally surefooted Kerrick brushed… — Maria V. Snyder Humor Copy Share Image
“We don't take orders from you, Sergeant." Quain said. "Your man tried to assassinate-" "He isn't mine. My man has eyes that… — Maria V. Snyder Assassination Copy Share Image
“They were trying to discover a cure for the toxin," I said. "It doesn't matter what the intentions were or what the… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
As her newest apprentice, it had been my job to go to the market every morning. I had gotten all the jobs… — Maria V. Snyder Apprentice Copy Share Image
When we reached the beach, Leif fell to his knees with a dramatic cry. "Solid ground! I'll never take you for granted… — Maria V. Snyder Beach Copy Share Image
“How did you—” “Fool your guards? They’re not very good. They forgot to check the ceiling for spiders.” Valek grinned. His angular… — Maria V. Snyder Love Copy Share Image
I hate a mystery. I would have let the identity of the Commander’s successor remain a secret, as I have for fifteen… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
I wanted to dissolve into the floor, mixing myself with the hard stone. A stone had a single purpose: to be. No… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
After almost two hours of creeping around the forest, one of the jacks discovered Belen. He had fallen asleep, and the young… — Maria V. Snyder Copy Share Image
For the first time, I was the center of attention. Everyone watched me as if I were a bomb. Would I explode… — Maria V. Snyder Attention Copy Share Image
I had hoped to hear everyone discussing how much they missed my altruistic qualities, my legendary skills as a fighter and as… — Maria V. Snyder Fighter Copy Share Image
I am Trella the victorious leader of the Force of Sheep rebellion. Yes the name sounds ridiculous, and I still can't believe… — Maria V. Snyder Animal Copy Share Image
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