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Living is a risk," I snapped at him. "Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning, you take a risk. To survive is to know you're taking that risk and to not get out of bed clutching illusions of safety.

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Morning, Safety, Decision

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study”, MIRA

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There are certain people I trust no matter what. Even when it seems like they've turned into monsters, you need to stay true to them. Because, in the end, they'll be the ones backing you up.

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People, Monsters, Needs

Maria V. Snyder (2013). “Sea Glass”, p.397, Harlequin

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You’re better off fighting hand to hand than wielding a weapon you don’t know how to use. A skilled opponent would simply disarm you. Then your troubles would be doubled. Not only would you be under attack, but you’d have to counter your own weapon

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Fighting, Hands, Would Be

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study”, p.185, MIRA

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Suppressing his relief, Valek asked, “Can you please tell this Lieutenant who he has arrested?” “Can do,” Janco said with a smile. “Lieutenant Darren, let me be the first to congratulate you on capturing the elusive and legendary Kelav. He’s been wanted in Ixia for years on multiple counts of espionage.

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Years, Relief, Firsts

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No need to act, i let my fear show "He killed himself," i whispered. Eve raised an eyebrow. "Fourteen times?" "He had bad aim.

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Eyebrows, Needs, Aim

Maria V. Snyder (2013). “Spy Glass”, p.173, MIRA

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The others had taken Valek's return in stride, although Janco made a comment about Valek's lack of hair. "You ever notice how couples start to look alike?" he asked. In a deadpan, Valek replied, "Yes. In fact I was just thinking how much you and Topaz resemble each other. It's uncanny.

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Couple, Taken, Thinking

Maria V. Snyder (2012). “Fire Study”, p.263, Harlequin

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Did she just-" "Yes." "But I don't-" "Yes you do. We both stink." "Well, I'm not-" "Yes. You are." He huffed. "You wont let-" "No. No complaining. Let's go." I grabbed a clean shirt and pants from my saddlebags. "Well, she could have handled it better," he grumped. "No. She couldn't." He settled into a sulky silence as we visited the bathhouse.

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Silence, Complaining, Pants

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Maximum damage. It was the beginning of the end. Either we would fail or not. At least we could say we tried.

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Damage, Failing, Ends

Maria V. Snyder (2012). “Inside: Inside Out\Outside In”, p.274, Harlequin

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You had lots of visitors, but they were all quiet." "Oh real funny. Tease the blind man." ~Trella to Logan, pg. 114-115

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Real, Men, Visitors

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Sieges weathered, fight together, friends forever.

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Fighting, Forever, Together

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study”, MIRA

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“Don’t worry, there are many safeguards in place. Unless you want me to have Logan explain—” “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 from the doorway.

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Father, Hands, Feet

"Outside In". Book by Maria V. Snyder, 2010.

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Yippee. I’ve been promoted from fire lighter to delivery boy. I’ll write a letter home to Mother. She’ll be so pleased.” --Leif

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Mother, Home, Writing

Maria V. Snyder (2013). “Storm Glass”, p.347, MIRA

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Valek leaned back in his chair and said to me, “I don’t think I would have made it past the audition,Yelena. I probably would have set my hair on fire by this point.” “What’s a singed head for the sake of art?” I teased. He laughed.

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Art, Past, Thinking

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study”, p.315, MIRA

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After almost two hours of creeping around the forest, one of the jacks discovered Belen. He had fallen asleep, and the young man had literally tripped over him. So much for his reputation.

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Men, Two, Forests

Maria V. Snyder (2013). “Scent of Magic”, p.138, Harlequin

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...my sanity threatened to take a holiday without me.

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Holiday, Sanity, Threatened

Maria V. Snyder (2011). “Touch of Power”, p.247, MIRA

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There's always another storm. It's the way the world works. Snowstorms, rainstorms, windstorms, sandstorms, and firestorms. Some are fierce and others are small. You have to deal with each one separately, but you need to keep an eye on whats brewing for tomorrow.

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Eye, Storm, Needs

"Fire Study (The Chronicles of Ixia, Book 3)". Book by Maria V. Snyder, February 1, 2013.

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"How did you - " "Fool your guards? They're not very good. They forgot to check the ceiling for spiders." Valek grinned. His angular face softened.

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Ceilings, Spiders, Faces

"Magic Study (The Chronicles of Ixia, Study series, Book 2)". Book by Maria V. Snyder, October 2006.

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I took three steps and was wrapped in his arms, where I belonged. No confusion here. No worries here. No troubles here.

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Confusion, Worry, Three

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “Magic Study”, p.303, MIRA

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Don't worry. I'm only your escort tonight. I would offer to protect you from the drunken attentions of the other men, but I know all too well that you're quite capagble of holding your own.

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Men, Worry, Attention

Maria V. Snyder (2012). “Magic Study”, p.131, Harlequin

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Yalena: Could you always open your door? Kiki: Yes. Fence, too. Yalena Why don't you? Kiki: Hay sweet. Fresh water. Peppermints.

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Sweet, Doors, Water

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He made a weak attempt to look innocent, but I knew better. "Should I guess how many concealed weapons you have or should I strip search you?" "A strip search is the only way to be absolutely certain." Valek's deep blue eyes danced with delight.

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Eye, Blue, Looks

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study”, MIRA

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Every person has the latent ability to read minds and influence the physical world without touching it, but they don't have the ability to connect with the power source.

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Touching, Mind, World

Maria V. Snyder (2012). “Poison Study”, p.108, Harlequin

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What have I earned from you, Valek? Loyalty? Respect? Trust?" "You have my attention. But give me what I want, and you can have everything.

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Loyalty, Giving, Attention

Maria V. Snyder (2008). “The Study Series Bundle: Poison Study\Assassin Study\Magic Study\Fire Study”, p.308, MIRA

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For the first time, I was the center of attention. Everyone watched me as if I were a bomb. Would I explode and cause a disaster or would I pop and cause a miracle?

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Miracle, Attention, Bombs

Maria V. Snyder (2010). “Inside Out”, p.158, Harlequin

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[Riley] slapped his hands to his face and then dropped them as if in surrender. 'I always say the wrong thing around you. Look, can we start over?' Over?" Yes. Over. Wipe the board clean.' But I would have to go back to hating you and not trusting you' I said Oh, well don't do that.' He paused and chewed his lip. 'Does that mean you like and trust me now?' " - Riley and Trella

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Hate, Mean, Hands

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