No Man's Land
W-would you want to...say, up the stakes a bit?" just as his world became shadowed by the underside of fiela's foot, everything stopped. "...go on."
Playful Packmates
"well, i suppose we'll raise the stakes, winner decides what winner gets, but that stake is just between us, so no asking me to bury sam in snow or anything like that, ok?" i said, with a wink. "you're on! see you later!"
Alabaster and the Ring of Winter - Prologue
Orders were orders however, and the bruin had his men tie off the rope to a stake before dropping it down the chute.
Rat's Reputation: Redwall, new and improved
Here, though, they still work as instigators, but the stakes are far more personal than world-shattering. _rat's reputation_ is an adventure novel where the adventure is rat's life. he wants to be accepted and loved, but never is.
The Outlander 1 7
"because the future of the clans will be at stake. if those small clans become involved they'll be crushed." "sounds like cowardice to me," fujokai sneered.
Team Canine Episode 3: Brains and Elemental Powers! The Big Decision?!
The city i live in could be at stake in a few days. there is a criminal organization known as dark vulpis, and their plan is to plant several bombs in the sewers of latran city.
Rangertale, Ch.9: Ancient Power
I had ever so much excitement from our little chases, little skirmishes, but real power is at stake now." mels and rumelis drew their blades, the black steel gleaming in the harsh sun above. tull smirked, seeming eager for a real challenge.
The Long Haul - Chapter 1
"i understand what's at stake here doctor but the funding is running dangerously low for this project and we must get it completely operational within the next few days or we're looking at a complete shut-down and repurposing of the harlequin project."
The Line Of Life Or Death - Chapter Two - Watch Your Fingers
In his neck was a small wooden stake, drove through his neck. somehow he was still alive, but only just. while looking for some possible way to save him, i heard the telltale slamming of a door.
Rangertale, Ch.5: Uricht, Part II
He loves the thrill of competition for power, and high stakes. * * * author notes * * * opinions? suggestions? typos? tell me, please. i am by no means a professional writer, and even they make mistakes every now and again. battle scenes are fun!
Rangertale, Ch.2: Tull, the Conqueror
They had been tied also to stakes driven deep into the earth, that prevented them from moving overmuch. an hour passed this way, as they struggled against the ropes binding them.
Dragoon the Magnificent
You will be burnt at the stake for that. no matter how small it might have been." the sorcerer replies cheerfully to the man. "oh yes, i am aware of what i just did but don't worry, everything will be fine."