Books

Books: My best friends

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“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ― Charles William Eliot

Fantasy

this one was going to haunt me

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Killing the memories. The vampire focused on me, questioning, its eyes draining of life already, and a flicker of recognition passed across its face. Fast reflexes, stronger than human women, immune to the mist – it knew what I was. The pain of betrayal was the last emotion it displayed before its face went slack, […]

Sci-fi

I was so pleased with the medal.

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Unlike their enemies, the Deltans are a benevolent race who know and appreciate the concept of honor. Which is another reason I was so pleased with the medal. When honorable men and women present you with an award, it’s well worth keeping. As I said, it’s nice to have something worth fighting for. Which is […]

Fantasy

This piece of land

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I nodded and read the papers again. This piece of land, this age-old cemetery, had belonged to a human. He’d been about ninety when he died, and the land had been transferred from one generation to the next. “Has Mrs. Bluegrain contacted you?” I asked. Mr. Williams nodded. “Yes.” I saw him roll the word […]

Thriller

I’ve got your favourite pizza for dinner…

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Talya looked up at him but didn’t reply. “Come on, Milady, I’ve got your favourite pizza for dinner…” Returning her gaze to the ocean, “Is swimming good for me?” Talya asked. “I’d say so. It’s a muscle stimulant, but you know that. They’ve put you in the pool at the hospital many times.” “Yeah, but […]