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Adrift: Chapter 51 by J. Alan Veerkamp
“Sure do. The Nightingale’s a cargo vessel specializing in medical tech transport. We wear a fair number of hats on this crew to keep up. How long you been out here?”
In Pieces #64 (16.1) by Julie Lynn Hayes
Despite being up late the night before, Ryan found himself awake early on Monday morning. He didn’t get out of bed immediately, reluctant to leave the warmth of Ben’s embrace, his thoughts tracing the previous evening.
By the time Ben and Ryan caught up with the other members of Salvation, everyone appeared considerably more relaxed than they’d been before. What a difference a couple of hours could make! Using their phones, they located a Target store that wasn’t very far from where they were staying and headed there, dividing themselves between Cameron’s and Marge’s cars. There they were able to find a good selection of swimsuits at reasonable prices. Marge said she didn’t intend to swim but she’d be happy to sit by the pool and watch them. Afterward they ate dinner at a Chinese restaurant, then finished the night at a neighborhood bar, doing shots, singing karaoke, and dancing.
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Here Kitty Kitty: Chapter 23.1, by Carol Pedroso
Jenny looked around the door and slid out into the hallway. There was very little light from the mage globes hanging near the ceiling at long intervals. In the dimness she couldn’t see anyone moving but she still stayed as quiet as possible. She bypassed the children’s room and after stealing down the stairs she crept nearer to the door she knew led to the food hall the men working with Cheryl used. Voices became audible as she concentrated
“—I hear you right? She wants us to take that bastard? Well, I’m not guarding him once he gets here.
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