Silverback Episode 8
Looking for lies or jokes, but instead they found that there was no ruse, only the truth that had welled up inside me. as he stood there, emotionless, i could feel my eyes start to tear up as i knew it was over.
Entering Corra (Excerpt From Story)
There shouldn't be another blesséd child, but the faint glow of my cyan eyes should dispel any ideas of this being some sort of ruse. unlike her, i refuse to be taken advantage of.
Scales and Honor: The Shattered God: Chapter 31
"saw through the dragon's ruse. he's going to torch the inn, no matter what i do." "you sure?" dom asked innocently, "we don't deal with many dragons." "no, but i've looked into the eyes of a killer before. he's going to do it, bet all my gold."
My little Pony: Guardians of Equestria pt. 4
"and i will get blood work from vlad and me as well, just to make sure he is truly my son and not some ruse it that will also settle your nerves." "it would yes."
The Human Species Ch. 60 - Equilibrium (Epilogue of Episode IX)
Red is being manipulated by a troublesome group," zoroark explained while displaying a grievous expression, "they call themselves team rocket, but that name is just a ruse.
Perihelion
At this, the youth could merely blink, awash with thoughts that made him shrink: was this just all a monster's ruse to beguile him and confuse?
Liftoff
In reality, it was a ruse by his parents to get him out of the house when they needed to go somewhere. they didn't quite trust him quite yet and he was too old to be babysat.
Plain-walker: Chapter 1
"this town is a ruse. it gives the semblance of freedom while offering anything but. all that's missing are stone walls and warden guards. get those and you officially have yourself a quaint little prison-town." ruik drank.
Werewulf part 20
It was a terrible bonding moment, as of late she wasn't even putting up a ruse of happy, or even partial to showing up. it bugged her and she groaned and pouted and shied away from questions.
The Wanderer: The Creation
The mans eyes had a soft reassurance that almost spoke for themselves of trust and understanding; everyone that had ever known these eyes know that it is just a ruse, something made up as a disguise to lure those who are weak minded.
Hunting Death- First Night
I'm starting to wonder if perhaps this is a slip and everything has been just a ruse to get me comfortable with him where he'll then kill me in his sleep. “why are they called draaknei?"
Light Bane: Chapter 32
Avila paused, closed her eyes to gather her thoughts, and said, "his cheery, slightly arrogant personality was just a ruse. in reality, he was a more subdued, thoughtful personality. yes.