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“I was mainland on Mason. Thought maybe I could find a job….” “You mean turn a trick?” Scott frowned, squinting a little. Amos blushed, ducking his head. “No. The clubs there, they sometimes hire someone to clean up, or as muscle. I’ve danced from time to time. I’m…

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“Wilson, full subversive scan of the Flotilla. I want as much of a picture as you can give me.” “Aye sir.” A few moments later, the view screen on the wall slid silently open. On it were displayed the specs of the ship and a Tri-D schematic of…

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Suddenly tired, Raven did as Osceola bid him. When he woke, she was gone. Beside him lay a small bouquet of rowan berries, twigs and raven wings. Taking it up, he held it carefully, sensing that this was something important. Where his clothing had been, tattered and worn,…

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Bern walked Kennedy to the shop once more, giving her another kiss. “There are advantages to working with your boyfriend,” Sterling said with a sigh. “I could stand to start my day and end my lunch with a kiss from a handsome man.” “Sorry, ma’am,” Bern said with…

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“Hillary Du Champs? Sounds like a little, old French lady with a bad accent.” Deacon went on in some detail watching Dino’s smile suddenly fade rapidly. Turning around, he saw a petite, auburn haired woman glaring up at him. She held three or four large bags which she…

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“Don’t let yourself get like that, Fiona. You’re simply too sweet to let it jade you.” “I give you permission to knock some sense into me if I do.” She chuckled. “Yeah, I hear ya.” “Seriously. If I get uppity, just clock me one. I guarantee it’ll knock…

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“I apologize, Ms. Stanton. Mr. Beard is on the phone with one of our directors in the Mojave Desert. He can’t be disturbed at the moment. However, he knows you’re here and will be with you as soon as possible.” “Look here, Miss Whatever, tell him it’s me.”…

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I was enjoying the fact that I was by myself in a quiet motel room and not having to guard some slimeball criminal or frightened witness. I’d worked WITSEC for awhile and saw enough shattered lives to last me a lifetime. I also saw a lot of dirtbags…

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“Welcome to the family, Sierra. We’re crazy as hell, but damn we’re fun!” “My family pretty well corners the crazy market,” she told them. “There’s not much you could throw at me that would even make me blink.” “She hasn’t met Dad yet,” Stu looked accusingly at David.…