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“The Tyr had tried. It had really tried. It must have gone over every element of human psychology, tried desperately to understand… — C.S. Friedman Copy Share Image
“Asleep you can experience many hours whilst only a few waking moments have passed. This is why dreams are an ideal platform… — Wayne Gerard Trotman Copy Share Image
“He holds her with the strength of a million-man army, but with all the tenderness of her heart lying naked in the… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“In the woods lay a bleeding angel in all her glory. Her arms posed gracefully above her head and her hair soaked… — Kim Cormack Copy Share Image
“She stared at her console, wanting to punch it. Her dream, running to save her life, to save everything, was all going… — Barry Kirwan Copy Share Image
“But just being whatever it is that I am . . . I don’t think that makes me a monster. Believe me,… — Michael Selden Copy Share Image
“Kevin was sitting on the railing waiting patiently and looking up at the sky with his mouth agape in a totally comical… — Kim Cormack Copy Share Image
“People gravitated here for the open air, the prolific intoxicants and the visual treats. They made the deals here that were later… — G.S. Jennsen Copy Share Image
“What’s with savage humans always wanting to cannibalize us?” Jaden asks as she runs past Summer to check for any more of… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“It hurts,” Summer cries, head shaking back and forth. “Please, make it stop.” Sweat beads on her forehead. “What hurts?” Cameron asks.… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“Solum invoked a sensation akin to lingering déjà vu in the wake of a dream. It was not Earth. Its city-planet architectural… — G.S. Jennsen Copy Share Image
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“Nisi flashed his charismatic, mysterious smile. “Now, with this in mind, are you ready to take the next step?” Despite Caleb’s attempts… — G.S. Jennsen Copy Share Image
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“I’m tired, my head hurts, and the last thing I want is to play referee between you two. Get over it.” She… — Laura Kreitzer Copy Share Image
“Don't worry about it. If I'm wrong, Security is monitoring me every second." "That just means they'll know who to charge with… — Mike Resnick Copy Share Image
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“We share need, not-human. Yours is straightforward.” … “Mine is less so, but you will serve it. Come.” — C.S. Friedman Copy Share Image
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