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Excerpt
from: Adventures of Space Station Armidale
“Too similar,”
Zara groused.
“But not
identical,” Allen said.
“I know it isn’t,”
Zara said.
“I’ll show you
some of the differences,” Allen said.
“That would be good,” Robina said.
Words: 30
Excerpt
from: Convergence on Lawndale
“Yes,” Quinn answered. “She reacted to the flicker in an
unusual way.”
“What way?” the Doctor asked.
“Like she had felt something,” Quinn responded.
“I see,” Kaelyn said.
“She said that it wasn’t an ordinary flicker.”
“That could mean anything,” Kim said.
“True, but I can tell that she did pick something up,”
Quinn said. “I probably woudn’t have noticed it if I hadn’t been travelling
with the Doctor.”
“Did something happen?” Daria asked.
“Yes, but I’ll tell you later,” Quinn responded.
“Of course,” Daria said.
“So, we need to find Stacy,” Kim said. “So, where could
she be?”
“She’s either in one of the bathrooms, or hiding
somewhere in a courtyard,” Quinn answered.
“Either way, it would take a while to find her,” Daria
said.
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126
Excerpt
from: Merry and Estella
Merry was silent.
“I’ll take that a yes. You’ll still have time for that.
But we need to prepare for the succession. All of Buckland expects the
Brandybucks to lead well.”
“Of course,” Merry said.
“And I’ll still be here for a while yet.”
Merry smiled.
“And you can tell Miss Bolger that too.”
“So, he wants you to be more involved in running
Buckland?” Estella asked after he found her and explained.
“Yes.”
“But you knew it would be coming.”
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Excerpt
from: Spider Quinn
“Good,
I’ll be off,” Andrea said.
“You
don’t have to.”
“We’re
still too different.”
“I’m
in the play because I want to change,” Brittany said in a vulnerable tone.
“So,
you’re a cheerleader and an actor, as well as a vigilante, not the imaginative
girl you were.”
“I
guess so,” Brittany said with a twirl of a pigtail. “But small steps?”
“Yes,”
Andrea said with a slight smile as Brittany went back to reading her book.
Daria
and Sandi entered the cafeteria at the same time. “How are you after last
night?” Daria asked.
“I
just needed to rest,” Sandi answered. “I’m fine now. Mother says that when she
had overextended herself that way, it took overnight for her.”
“Does
she usually search for people like that?” Daria asked.
“Not
often. But she was active in Boston before I was born.”
“Meaning…”
“Exactly,”
Sandi confirmed.
‘That’s
something. I think Boston does have hero vigilantes occasionally. It happens
more often in New York.’
They
came to the usual table to find only Harry and Tania waiting.
“So,
any clue as to where Jane is?” Tania asked, hoping that she get some clue to tell
Andrea and Scott later.”
“No
clue, but probably near the lake,” Daria answered. “Also, the FBI are now involved
in the investigation.”
“Not
surprising,” Sandi commented between bites.
“But
the play is going ahead?” Harry asked.
“Of
course,” Daria answered. “The show must go on. It’s what Jane would want, and
tonight is sold out.”
“That’s
good,” Tania said.
“Are
you ready?” Daria asked.
“I
am,” Tania said. “Last night was a bit scary, but I’m ready.”
“You’re
in the play?” Harry asked. “You haven’t said.”
“Yes,
I’m playing Ceres, one of the muses.” Tania answered.
“But
what if something happens again?” Harry asked.
“Not
only would Peterson be there, but the FBI agent as well,” Daria said. “Besides
the theater has been checked over many times.”
“So,
it won’t happen?” Harry asked.
“No,”
Sandi answered.
Quinn
joined Stacy, Tori and Tiffany for lunch. “What’s up, Tori?” she asked.
“I’m
fine,” Tori said. “But now the paper has mentioned the play.”
“They
did have to report that something happened last night,” Quinn pointed out.
“That’s
true, but what if Mom is targeted, even it it’s not her byline. Like, I know
that being a reporter can be dangerous, even a local one. But with everything going
on in Lawndale…” Tori said before shedding a tear.
“I’m
sure she’ll be safe,” Quinn said.
“Safer
than the critics and Jane?” Tori asked.
“Yes,”
Quinn said. She looked at Stacy, who was fretting as she usually did. She took
her hand. “It’s going to be fine.”
“But,
Jane? What if Mom’s in danger because she works there?”
“She
hasn’t mentioned the play on radio,” Quinn said. “And I’m sure Jane will be
found soon.”
“But
she has been mentioning it in the café,” Stacy said.
“By
SpiderGirl?” Tiffany asked.
Stacy
looked at Tiffany. “Maybe. Or maybe Ninja Talon or this Dafoanairi.”
“Probably
the fourth vigilante,” Quinn said. “Besides, I’m sure the vigilantes have been in
the Historia as their secret identities.”
“Weren’t
most of them there last night?” Tori asked.
“They
were, but it seems that things happened too fast,” Quinn said. “But they will
probably be prepared for tonight.”
“I
hope so,” Stacy said.
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Excerpt
from: Mysteries of Aurora
The doors then opened.
“Welcome to Introduction to Nordic
History of Aurora, where you’ll learn that the period is much more complex than
just ‘Vikings take over most of Aurora and then the Unification happens.’ I Professor
Erik Brynjarsson.”
“How are you holding up?” Flavia
asked.
“Fine. I have my recorder going,”
Olivia said.
“You usually record?”
“Yes.”
Olivia was called up when the lecture
finished. ‘Of course,’ she thought.
“See you later,” Flavia said.
Olivia nodded.
“So, you have dyslexia,’
Professor Brynjarsson stated.
Olivia nodded, wondering what
else he would say. She knew that the University had support services in place.
Words: 102
Excerpt
from: Brittany
“That might mean something,” Daria said.
“That he’s forgetful?” Quinn asked.
“Yes” Daria answered. “But could be something deeper.”
“We also ran into DeMartino,” Donna added.
“How did he react?” Quinn asked.
“How do you think he reacted?” Daria asked.
Words: 40
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