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ace0c91
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Only the weak invite their demons to live with them. Isn't that right?
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depression
life
read
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87cdeec
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Trella! You're here," he said with glee. "Even though I'm not as smart as you, I do know where I am."
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Maria V. Snyder |
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0052bf3
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They were trying to discover a cure for the toxin," I said. "It doesn't matter what the intentions were or what the logic was behind the decision. What matters is that six million people died." Quain gasped in mock horror. "Unless those six million people are pretending to be dead."
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Maria V. Snyder |
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63c7821
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Fear causes the dog to bite and Roze was one bitch.
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humor
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Maria V. Snyder |
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b7dd49b
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Till death. I do swear, love." Valek whispered in my ear. "Beyond death. My vow to you," I said. He drew back to meet my gaze. "So we shall be. Forever united." "We shall be," I agreed."
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Maria V. Snyder |
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6c5c476
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Don't judge what you don't know.
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judge
misjudge
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Maria V. Snyder |
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73f9e9b
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I doubt I would ever be missed. Noted absent, charged delinquent, reprimanded but never missed.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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f9ce9c0
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Rand rubbed his hands over his face. His anger had dissipated. "I'm sorry, Yelena. I was backed into a corner and I couldn't get out without hurting someone."
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yelena
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Maria V. Snyder |
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c5e3329
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She's the nicest person I know." Zila chewed on her lower lip. "Well, the second nicest. Avry's the first."
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Maria V. Snyder |
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2c0eafb
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Some Queen of the Pipes, I thought. I'd believed I was better than a mindless drone. But I was the mindless one, hiding away. Even now I referred to them as if I didn't belong.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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24cc3de
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Being a scrub was undesirable and hard work, living in crowded conditions with no privacy and just being one of many. Undistinguishable.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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d069dbb
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I always remember the faces and names of my enemies. I don't want to forget to kill anyone.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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279dbc3
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Your soul fits the void in my soul perfectly.
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perfect-fit
void
soul
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5421ca3
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I found Esau's field guide at the bottom of my pack. Taking a candle into the bedroom, I read his book until my eyes grew heavy. From his vast notes, it seemed that almost every plant and tree in the jungle had a reason for existing. I caught myself wishing there was a page in his guide that had my picture on it with the reason for my existence written underneath in Esau's neat hand.
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I stared at Irys. My Story Weaver had to be laughing his blue ass off right now. My future appeared to be a long twisted road fraught with knots, tangles and traps. Just the way I liked it.
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funny
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Maria V. Snyder |
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98731e9
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The Queen Seeker was back!
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Maria V. Snyder |
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42f2321
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Mr. Kerrick wants your hair one color so you don't stand out so much." Mr. Kerrick could kiss my ass."
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touch-of-power
kerrick
mom
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9b91ef7
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Locked in darkness that surrounded me like a coffin, I had nothing to distract me from my memories.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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1628045
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Valek: You know a death sentence hasn't kept us apart before. Yelena: Is that an order Valek? Valek: No, it's a promise!
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Maria V. Snyder |
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4cc282f
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Emotion gives us strength." "At the right time and place."
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Maria V. Snyder |
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79a2436
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He grows on you. Sort of like a barnacle.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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with a touch of sarcasm. "Glass is an amazing material. Versatile,"
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Maria V. Snyder |
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4f863a3
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Interesting how life goes on in spite of itself.
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life
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4327ba7
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No one is going to mess with my son or daughter." She laughed. "You can't assassinate bullies or boys who kiss your daughter." "Pity."
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Maria V. Snyder |
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4e67c6a
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Good to know I made a lasting impression." "Oh, you made an impression. Like a stone caught in my boot."
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Riley - "Don't worry, there are many safeguards in place. Unless you want me to have Logan explain--" Trella - "No! I trust you." He clutched his hands to his chest. "She... Gasp... Trusts me! Call for medical aid stat!" I swung at him, but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me to my feet. Snaking his arms around my waist, he said, "We need to celebrate this momentous occasion." "What are we celebrating?" Jacob Ashon, Riley's father, asked fr..
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It was all a part of being trustworthy--of being a piece of sea glass. High tides, low tides, storms, sand and mistakes all contributed to the polishing process. Though difficult to endure at the time, the demanding elements helped smooth the surface, transforming one into a better person, not worse. A person who learned from the harsh environment, who knew the storm would end, and who felt confident she would still be in one piece.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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4b27f5c
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It's the problem with mistakes, they tend to linger.
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deep-thoughts
thoughtful
mistakes
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We are searching for the same thing," Stripey said. "How do you know?" Janco asked. "I read his mind." The Sitian pointed to Ari. "Yours was too...chaotic. Too many useless thoughts to wade through." A compliment or an insult? Janco guessed compliment and preened."
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power-study
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Maria V. Snyder |
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16437b7
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Your life is like this snake's coils. No matter how many turns it makes, you'll end up back where you belong.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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ff60663
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Sneaks, spies, defenders, heroes, masterminds, tenacious bastards - it doesn't matter what you call us. We're the ones who will do whatever it takes to stop those who believe they're entitled to wealth and power at the expense of others." "The family business," Yelena said, smiling."
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Maria V. Snyder |
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a14c45f
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He was the test I hadn't studied for, the quiz I was bound to fail. Out of my depth.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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Whiskey Wendi," Kerrick said. "Oh, yes," Loren said. A slow smile spread on his lips. "That was Grzebien? Wow that was... a wild time." "That was also over a year ago before Estrid and when the Booze Baron ruled the town. Do you really think the people would remember us?" Quain asked. "Whiskey Wendi," Loren repeated, looking at Quain with a gleam in his eyes. "Oh, yeah." Quain grinned. "Yeah, they'd remember."
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whiskey-wendi
loren
quain
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Skewer is just too vague. I think if you say, 'Stand back or I'll stab him in the stomach,' then I have an idea about how serious you are. After all, Leif's stomach is his favorite body part so that's a decent threat.
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A full-out rebellion would take a major amount of luck and coordination. The Tech Nos and Domotor looked at me, waiting. No one else would be able to organize both sides. I drew in a deep breath. We had the technology, the intelligence and the people--put enough sheep together and you have a herd, a force to be reckoned with. We needed a leader.
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inspirational
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Maria V. Snyder |
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16a23c5
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And what did you give him in return?"..."My heart."
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love
valek
yelena-zaltana
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He touched the sword he had taken from the ambush. "Aside from this and the trio of juggling stones, I've nothing but the clothes on my back." Well then, tomorrow we'll go-" "No. Prince Ryne told me to make sure you stay in the manor." "It's just into town to buy you a few things. Surely there won't be any danger at the market." I sensed a softening. "And we'll take along Saul or Odd." No. We'll send one of the caregivers with a shopping li..
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You look stunning," I blurted. Mortified, I blushed as a rush of heat spread through my body. I must have swallowed more brandy than I'd realized." --
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Maria V. Snyder |
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99b0d80
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Sieges weathered.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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986c3f9
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Good food, fresh water, an occasional sweet and someone to care for. That's what everyone should have.
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things-to-live-by
tips
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Maria V. Snyder |
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b0b9d30
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One thing Valek did know how to do - sew. The other assassins hadn't called him the King Knitter for nothing.
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Maria V. Snyder |
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b7f12ad
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When I failed to move, Valek pushed me off the mat and curled in my place under the covers. "Ahh. Still warm." "You're evil," I said, but he feigned sleep."
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Ghost?" I asked. Moon Man pointed to Valek. "Kiki's name for him. It makes sense," he said, seeing the look of confusion on my face. "To magical beings, we see the world through our magic. We see him with our eyes, but cannot see him with our magic. So he is like a ghost to us." Valek listened to Moon Man. Although expressionless, I could tell by the rigid set to Valek's shoulders that he was prepared to strike. "Another relative?" Valek as..
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valek
yelena
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b490c99
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No, love. You're the only one who has caused me to do the oddest things. You have truly poisoned me.
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Maria V. Snyder |