Reynard and the Dragon
He sent knight after knight into the myrkwood to rout vandrhoggr, but none returned to claim the ransom. and as the blight sickened aberfew's livestock and wilted their crops, king leonine became desperate.
Chapter 29: Faux Proposal
He had never shown the slightest concern for his son, not even when prince florian was kidnapped and held for ransom eight years before. prince adrian waited _six months_before he bothered to send the ransom money.
Oneira
He has another being, haven, in his mind who leads him to kidnap the runaway prince of the midnight empire, jaz to hold for ransom.
Forest Keep 13
These men would steal everything then likely either kill them or try for a ransom from the keep. nokala looked up and yawned widely before stretching himself ecstatically.
Their Echoes
As a twisted show of revolution to the government.kiya never truly payed heed to these news until they took them for ransom.
The Wound With No Bandage
We said the girl could go for the specific amount of ransom. you think we're just going to hand her back to you, simple as that?" he bared his teeth. "this is senseless. look at the girl, she's terrified. the mother is sick with worry.
Two Months Time: Secrets
Let me back up, approximately 30 seconds ago my boyfriend was shown bloodied on camera, a female voice was asking for a ransom, and i had no clue what to do. instead of answering linda i walked briskly out of the office and to her desk.
Dark
"most of them are simply saving some desperate damsel in distress or an idiot held for ransom. what you got?" michiru grinned darkly, rising from the chair. "it involves use of your...erm...talents." "oh?"
A Second Chance
The vicious growl left my lips before i could stop it as my friend reached down and snatched up my collecting can, holding it for ransom.
Shrouded in Black, Subchapter 1
If these crooks had come to him for a ransom, they would be far from their goal. his grip released from his blade, letting his hand delve into his pocket. it searched about until it closed around three solid objects. pieces of silver.
A New Light -- Chapter 9: Lights Out (NSFW)
Whether it was the new henricans army, the local branch of the shining path, or some other communist guerrilla group, if funding did not come from russia or china, it would come from kidnapping and ransom.
Murder at the Speed of Life, part 2
There were no ransom notes, no blackmail, no political manifestos, no calling card... in short: no contact and no clues. the _desklight bomber_ wasn't looking for money or fame. he was a predator, patiently stalking his prey. he was in it for the kill.