Diaphanous Perception, Chapter 1: An Implausible Proposition, As Told By Maggie
* * * i groped at the table for something else to throw, but i would not risk another close call when all that was left in reach were forks and knives. i couldn't look into manny's eyes anymore; i was hurting him in the way i promised never to.
A Deadly Lullaby for Mother
It had been a close call, but there was no turning back now. he dragged her sleeping body into the conversation kitchen.
susan and steve ch5
Incidents and close calls almost the entire time. steve closed the door and went into the front room. the slots did not let much light in but there was a solitary bulb hanging from the ceiling giving light.
In the Shadows of Perfection
We've had a few close calls but they have all been turned into slaves. nothing will stop us now. killing is 100% approved, slaves have children trying to maintain numbers but becoming neigh on impossible.
Searching for Secrets
The intrepid partners focused on a slower, steadier approach, a few close calls accompanied a few fatiguing hits, though not enough to incapacitate or need a rescue.
The Borden Event
There were some close calls at a few points when the light would change color and they would be stuck at the red while the pick up kept going, but luckily they managed to catch back up and resume following.
Ander - Chapter 8, Subchapter 10 (The End)
Kiana bit down on her bottom lip to keep from bursting into wild peals of laughter, but it was a close call. and through all of this, they were still holding hands. the two impossible little lives ander and kiana had created together.
Good Enough - Chapter 8
This one's a really close call..." the crowd seemed to gasp collectively as the final play of the game started.
The Scent of a Lover Part 12
I think you two are meant to be with that many close calls and one in million odds!" silnis said interested by my story "how did you and kain meet?"
Superiority Chapter 13
"but if it's going to be perfect, there are going to be some close calls with these needles." the pain was quickly erased from her mind, as she went over the details in her head. this dinner was going to set her image for years to come.
I Have Gotta Fly Higher
So long as he was under the same roof as the object of his affection, there would be close calls, outbursts, "accidents", staring, and the like. it was just a fact that miles had learned to accept a while back. there was nothing else he could do.
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.