Just a Night Out
The teeth parted and fresh air gushed inside giving the jackal a moment of respite. the dog didn't have the strength to cry out but tried to crawl between the teeth even if they may snap down on him in any second.
Pillars of Folly 2 - Setting up Shop
He locked their bodies in place, the enchantments in the collars rendering them immobile, something as gargoyles they would have been used too; just this time there would be no respite when the sun set.
The Anvil of Dawn, Chapter 11: I Can't See, I Can't Breathe
The sun retained it's perch above them, yet it offered no respite from the austere chilliness surrounding them. the griffin could not remember where this sudden atmosphere had come from, but she had a feeling it emanated from the very woods beside them.
A Ticket to Tranquility
Donny liked to follow a different route for each of his lunch breaks, not risking having his unique respite becoming what the rest of his working days were : a dull routine.
The Trial of Acceptance
Not that he wasn't grateful for the respite from the endless train of abuses lain on him by the many foster families he had been placed with, but he still didn't know if he could trust erik and ned despite desperately wanting too.
Juryokine: Chapter Sixteen
"my boy, it seems our moment of respite is over." toke cocked his head. "what do you mean?" "i mean that after three months of jerulkan being almost completely free of sorakines, we've suddenly begun seeing more of them again."
The Legend of Spyro: Path of Delusions Book X Chapter 26
In this brief moment of respite cyril found a window big enough to get a proper glimpse at the one he was fighting with. it was definitely flare, but something was very wrong with him.
Birdsong ~ Part 5
He slung his pack off his shoulders and dropped his cloak as well, glad for the respite.
Seekers Tale Part 17
His cries of pain subside as the shifting of his limbs stop but it is only a short respite before the real pain begins when the rest of his body changes. he lays there panting with his eyes closed as sweat runs off his face and chest.
Instincts of Justice Chapter 11: Stirring the Darkness
Making a small safer area that more fighters took refuge and respite. the guard having been alerted to the new threat at their rear had turned outward as fighting began on both sides of them now.
Blooming Tides - Chapter 4: Signal Flame
"no respite even in her sleep? poor thing." "better than being stuck in her waking thoughts, if her sobbing was any indicator." avi sighed. given a moment, he leaned in, humming a delicate, swaying tune.
Thinking Of You Through the Remnants and Renovations
It was a bittersweet relief to have the body out of the house though theo was just glad it was all over for now, this was a lot for the bear to just handle so early and he welcomed the very temporary respite from at least having to worry about and just uncomfortably