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The Simi gots some barbecue sauce in her bag. It kind of looks like blood if you squint at it the right way. And it… — Sherrilyn Kenyon
His love of danger, his intense appreciation of the drama of an adventure--all the more intense for being held tightly in--his consistent view that every… — Arthur Conan Doyle
The pain was as unexpected as a thunderclap in a clear sky. Eddis's chest tightened, as something closed around her heart. A deep breath might… — Megan Whalen Turner
We stand there for a moment, looking at each other, and in that instant I feel our connection so strongly it's as though it achieves… — Lauren Oliver
Zia," I said, "that's a goddess. She defeated Bast. What chance do you have?" Zia held up her staff and the carved lion's head burst… — Rick Riordan
It soared, a bird, it held its flight, a swift pure cry, soar silver orb it leaped serene, speeding, sustained, to come, don't spin it… — James Joyce
His face held a certain impassivity; you see it in all waiters and valets. They might want to jam a knife through your left eye… — Ann Aguirre
she held her breath, and in her head, counted seconds. She pretended that for each second she didnâ€™t breathe, God would grant her another day — Khaled Hosseini
He folded his fear into a perfect rose. He held it out in the palm of his hand. She took it from him and put… — Arundhati Roy
And wonder, dread and war have lingered in that land where loss and love in turn have held the upper hand. — Simon Armitage
There was a dull pang of regret because it was not the kiss of love which had inflamed her, because it was not love which… — Kate Chopin
You have ten minutes. Tops. (Carlos) I have been knocked overboard, shot at, kidnapped, handcuffed, terrified, and held prisoner. I will not be told how… — Sherrilyn Kenyon
Cam held her closer. "Marry me, Amelia. You're what I want. You're my fate." One hand slid to the back of her head, gripping the… — Lisa Kleypas
Letâ€™s be honest, Nora. Youâ€™ve got it bad for me." His eyes held a lot of depth. "And Iâ€™ve got it bad for you. — Becca Fitzpatrick
I held out my dadâ€™s magic box and let it o, sure it would smash to the floor. Instead, the box disappeared. â€œCool,â€ I said.… — Rick Riordan
I held out the painting of the cat and the snake. â€œItâ€™s a cat and a snake,â€ Thoth said. Thank you, god of wisdom. You… — Rick Riordan
The Violins waltzed. The Cellos and Basses provided accompaniment. The Violas mourned their fate, while the Concertmaster showed off. The Flutes did bird imitationsâ€¦repeatedly, and… — Daniel Handler
Check it out. I got a new name tag today." He unclipped it and held it out toward me. I looked at it. "A. GUY."… — Elizabeth Scott
You discarded most of the lies along the way but held on to the one that said life mattered. — Stephen King
An angel once found a demon broken and nearly dead. The angel held out his arm to help the demond. The demond looked at the… — Patrick Jones

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