Soldier's journal (Artemisia - Prologue part 1)
Without so much as missing a step, it pulled the spear from its own body and drove it through the prone soldier's chest, staking him to the ground. the demon of ashlai, she had truly come for us all.
The Clan Chronicles-Maryk Addition Chapter One: A Place to Rest My Head
Wrong.tharn has staked claim on the territory just east of maryk, and sooner or later, will declare war.will van find out in time, and if he does will he be able to stop the delicious tyrant tharn?
The Unknown Future
Called life the ride goes up and down, but the focus is on the sound of the screams of the people, some weak and feeble others strong and proud and some wrong, but loud for that silent noise filled with pains and joys is the soundwave we ride on, stake
Tales of the Stars Chapter 11: The Village of Strega! The Last Star-User comes!
Nuko chuckled and turned her head and said "i wouldn't talk to you even if my life was at stake." the black cat got back up and pointed to shiro and diana and then said "then how about your friends over there?"
TLoS: Challenge of Hearts (Chapter 11)
"i know what ember did to you was harsh, but her life could be at stake now. so you can either tell me where she is, or you can help us find her later." volteer stood still for a moment, receiving no answer in return.
What Ships Are For
"not gonna lie," jackie went on as the other ship kept shooting at them, "we're playing for some higher stakes than usual here a little bit."
Black
"i know what's at stake, general, and my commendation still stands unchanged. sergeant black is the most suitable candidate, even with his...irregularities." "very well...i wish to speak with him before i sanction anything."
Planet Empire: Armored Chronicles
staking up a position along the woodline using the forestation as cover, sargeant sullivan's eyes glazed at the waste that was lain before him. the open field telling its own story as pillars of black smoke billowed from burning armor.
CFTV Commission Notice
The production team has assigned yourself the largest share of work (to reflect your creative status and overall stake in this commission). you will be covering five of the twelve tribes yourself.
Project Warblade: Chapter 5
And with how annoyed his superiors were getting at his apparent lack of progress, a lot was at stake, and not just his mental state either.
The Aviatrix
On a hunch, i had the place staked out. she was sighted inside, and that's when we contacted you. my boys haven't seen anyone go in or out since. last we received word from the dirigibles, she had been on the rooftop."
The Unamed Heir
Meanwhile in a desecrated forest four bandits sat around a bonfire with saline tied to a long wooden stake near the fire so she could stay warm. "grr! you monsters! i demand that you release me at once!"