It was one of those idiotic things that could've been resolved in a split second. Tara had no right to touch Raphael, and once she did he had every right to punch her. She should've left it at that, a...
It took a qualified wizard to detect a summoning in progress. It required only a half-literate idiot with a twitch of power and a dim idea of how to use it to attempt one. Before you knew it, a three-...
It is an up close and personal war, fought with savage weapons, Odalon said. At first when you’re young and dumb and you hear about it, you think it will be glorious. That you will be like the hero of...
Is there anything in the legends about a topaz called the Wolf Diamond? A large yellow gem maybe? I asked. Dali wrinkled her forehead. Topaz is associated with Brihaspati—Jupiter. The Roman god? Jim f...
Is there any chance you'd overthrow the tyrannical Beast Lord and his psychotic consort?
Is that a lion with horns and a pitchfork?Yep.Is he carrying the moon on his pitchfork?Nope it's a pie.
In the living room Derek sprawled on the floor on a blanket, his eyes closed, his body human, corded with hard muscle, and covered only with a strategically placed towel. Julie knelt by him, long twee...
If you challenge someone, we can’t interfere, Barabas murmured. Remember, don’t provoke them. I kicked the door open and walked in. Fourteen pairs of eyes glared at me from around the table. Beyond th...
If there is anything I can do, I'll help. Don't get excited. It's not because of you. For the child. If it wasn't for her and the flare, I'd throw your dumb ass out of this window.What does the flare...
If the dog could hum, he’d be singing La-la-la! in tune with his footsteps. Cough sauntered over to him. William pressed against the wall. No bullets. So far, so good. Cough clenched, and vomited some...
If the clouds split open and an archangel descended onto the street in all of his heavenly glory and tried to make Rogan see reason, he would fail miserably and have to pack up his flaming sword and g...
IWALKED INTO my house to see the knight and the wizard sitting in my kitchen, drinking coffee. If you added in Julie’s thieving skills and my sword, we almost had an adventuring party. It’s too bad we...
I've got a gig, Jim said.I sat up in my bed, wide-awake. A gig was good- I needed the money. Half.Third.Half.Thirty-five percent. Jim's voice hardened.Half.The phone went silent as my former Guild par...
I'm Mr.Ripped. I live in the gym. My teeth have biceps and my biceps have teeth. I chew up weights and shit out lead bricks
I will record our meetings and send the feed to your screen. Good. Do not agree to anything, Dina, before consulting with me. Make no promises. They will be held against you. I understand. I rose. Tha...
I turned and there he stood, wearing a loose T-shirt and sweatpants. A modest shapechanger, how refreshing. You wouldn’t even know that he had changed, save for the glistening sheen of dampness on his...
I took the jacket off, changed my T-shirt for a dark gray tank top, slipped on the tangle of the back sheath, and put the jacket on again. Thugs are us. Great. Just add a super-tight ponytail and load...
I told him I was about to do something idiotic and dangerous, and he told me to go ahead and let him know if he could help in any way. I don’t understand your relationship.
I thumbed through the outfits and my hands grazed leather. A black leather jacket. I could dimly recall wearing it at some point. Must’ve been during my Oh look, I’m tough! days. I slipped it on and l...
I think you give our relationship too much credit. I irritate the hell out of Curran and he found a way to pester me. It’s nothing.You may be right, Raphael said.His Majesty needs a can-I girl anyway....