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I like to be admired from afar, and then complimented up close.

Gena Showalter

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Gena Showalter
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: January 1
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Hope is a demon worse than your Pain.
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Disappointment mixed with bitter acceptance flashed in her eyes. Maybe you are real, she said. It would require a dark side I don't have to create someone like you. You forgot to say 'no offense' before making that statement. No, I didn't. I meant offense. Bold little human, wasn't she? -Annabelle and Zacharel
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Please, I'd love to meet the guy you couldn't handle, and give him and award.
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A little tip for you, Winged Wonder. Don't threaten the woman you want to seduce. See Annabelle take control. He reached out, gently brushed his fingertip along her collarbone. If it means saving your life, I'll do more than threaten you. I'll follow through. Best you realize that now, rather than cry foul later.
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I'd stood my ground against him. I wasn't going to jump when he said jump. I was more likely to give him the finger.
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You don't think I'm crazy? I asked hesitantly. Like I'm one to judge another persons sanity.
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Demon?” Gwen gasped out. Her back jerked ramrod-straight, and her face leeched of color. “Did you just say demon?” Oh, uh…did I say that?” Strider once again glanced around the plane helplessly. “No, no. I think I said seaman.
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I can't promise we'll ever use you for a hasty getaway, Cole said, but with a little work, you might be able to race my grandmother-while she's on her scooter.
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I cast a glance in my new admirer's direction. You may call me Your Highness, I said. Or Empress Beauty. He chuckled. I wasn't kidding.
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