Part III: Escape
She was exhausted after the last puzzle, her fur a bit singed in places from close calls with the energy pellets. she was afraid the acidic burning smell of the goo was the only thing she'd ever be able to smell again.
The Life of Another - Chapter 32
"i know you've had some close calls with your newfound abilities but you should know that we, the entire senior staff, have gone over your case thoroughly. if we had concerns, you wouldn't have been accepted to our school in the first place.
Counter Earth Chronicles Dual Realities Chapter 51: May The Night Forever Protect You
"and how many close calls did we have before becoming the master's emissaries?" the ewe asked the eagle. "wasn't the first time and won't be the last." the dawn horse said trying to comfort his friend.
Sebastian Grows Big
"as i said, there have been incidents, close calls. it's not safe by any means of the word." a thought occurred to him. "what's in it for you?" "me? you." "i don't get it." he yawned, tired of staying awake.
The Fertile Clearing
There weren't any accidents, even any close calls, but she understood the fears and had them herself.
Chapter 3 — Embers
Despite several close calls, lasia couldn't help but chuckle at the sheer joyfulness of her brother and his friend as they ran around, chasing each other until crystalia couldn't run anymore, and her legs collapsed from under her, causing her to slide unceremoniously
The Edge of Sapphire - Chapter 6 - The Bleeding Edge
"well, that was a close call," "father, now is not the time, there are many ears present." toroi said out of he corner of his mouth, doing his best to imitate the archduke's opaque smile.
Hush
"that was a close call ... wasn't it?" field nodded. "you okay? you're very quiet ... all evening," she noted, "very quiet." "i'm still a little shaken, is all," was his honest reply. "i'll be fine."
Raven Wolf - Book 04 - Chapter 17
Their journey having been long, tiresome and full of close calls from the military patrols that right now swarmed the night streets, keeping an eye out now as it was well past curfew.
A Lamb Among Wolves Ch:7
"t-that was a real close call for the city." the reddish grey wolf took a sip of his tea. "as well as yourself." "that was pretty brave of you to put your life on the line like that." audrey added.
-Future Chapter WIP-
That was a close call. if kendra had not been the first to rush to our defense, things would have likely ended badly. but it is done. we succeeded. and i can still vaguely feel it in the air.
The pet
There were a few close calls as he dodged around people on the road and jackie was starting to get really worried about them making it. jack looked over at her and saw her huddled up and shaking.