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I just find it interesting that kids apparently used to cry when Bambi's mother died. George and I both held our breaths, and then cheered… — Mira Grant
By morning, she was raw and sore, and knew walking would be an effort. By morning, she could barely remember what it had been like… — Linda Howard
Mencheres. Bones co-ruler, grandsire, Master vampire of incredible power, and the ally who unnerved me the most, had telekinetically held me down so Bones could… — Jeaniene Frost
A single note, held in an amber suspension of time, like a charcoal drawing of Icarus falling. It was sad and fierce all at once,… — Karen Russell
Madame Lefoux acted as midwife. In her scientific way, she was unexpectedly adept at the job. When the infant finally appeared, she held it up… — Gail Carriger
Sometimes the closest-held secrets in the world can be pried out by the right question at the right time. — Lisa Kleypas
Overall, the library held a hushed exultation, as though the cherished volumes were all singing soundlessly within their covers. — Diana Gabaldon
We're not really intruding," he called down. "This is all a big misunderstanding." "Stop right there!" shouted one of them. Skulduggery held his hand to… — Derek Landy
Even the sober desire for progress is sustained by faith—faith in the intrinsic goodness of human nature and in the omnipotence of science. It is… — Eric Hoffer
I held her tighter, just because I could. Because she was fierce, and beautiful, and mind. — Rachel Vincent
Go and change your gown, Mary," Daniel interjected. "I'm partial to gold. If you've a gown in that color, wear it to please me. If… — Julie Garwood
Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for me; The carriage held but just ourselves And Immortality. We slowly drove, he knew… — Emily Dickinson
I understood that Valek’s loyalty to the Commander was without question. His blue eyes held a fierce determination and I knew in my soul that… — Maria V. Snyder
He leans his face close to mine and wraps his fingers around my chin. His hand smells like metal. When was the last time he… — Veronica Roth
[Janco] paused. His eyes held a distant gleam as if seeing into his past. 'My first practice was a shock. I was a cocky smart… — Maria V. Snyder
We were not born critical of existing society. There was a moment in our lives (or a month, or a year) when certain facts appeared… — Howard Zinn
The opinions that are held with passion are always those for which no good ground exists; indeed the passion is the measure of the holders… — Bertrand Russell
Nix still held Benny's hand, and her grip tightened to an almost crushing force, grinding his hand bones together. It hurt, but Benny would rather… — Jonathan Maberry
There was no limit to what one man might do, if he gave all, and held back nothing. — Lois McMaster Bujold
I mind how once we lay such a transparent summer morning, How you settled your head athwart my hips and gently turn'd over upon me,… — Walt Whitman
I just sat there. I just held Shelby's hand. There was no noise, no tremble, just peace. Oh god. I realize as a woman how… — Robert Harling
When will it begin, anyway?" Sirus held his gaze for a moment, his eyes full of concern- a concern that Joss didn't understand. "Probably sooner… — Heather Brewer
I’m trying to embroider.” Hyacinth held up her handiwork as proof. “You’re trying to avoid—” Her mother stopped, blinking. “I say, why does that flower… — Julia Quinn
Mom's eyes held yours for a moment. 'I don't like or dislike the kitchen. I cooked because I had to. I had to stay in… — Shin Kyung-sook
Some of the memories were not clear---dim human memories, seen through weak eyes and heard through weak ears: the first time I'd seen his face...… — Stephenie Meyer

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