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A display piece, a ruin of a bygone age kept alive only by his own stubbornness. the times were changing, with fewer people trusting private investigators, but he wouldn't change. he _couldn't_ change.
Confessions of the Nothing Man
I believe, i was kept alive through the power of the mu-onna. i looked into its eyes, as it stared into mine. i lost my soul to it. but i am kept alive by its blood.
Fog of War (Chapter16, Book7)
Evan explained that he was being kept alive to control patience ubysh, and patience was being forced to work on science projects for falcon. evan said they've lived a long happy life under house arrest.
Pride: Into The Nightmare
There was at least hope that she was being brought here to be kept alive. where there was life there was hope. as much as she hated him, jathos hadn't killed himself, instead he had waited and found his own escape.
One of Our Submarines
He should expect nothing, except to be kept alive. his shoulders hurt, his back was in excruciating pain, and his banged-up knees had to bend again and again to put the mop head back into the bucket one more time.
Truth or Dare Chapter 4: Dare
I don't know what it is you did or have done, right now my job is to make sure you are seen and treated and kept alive. if you have questions you will wait until you are asked. is this understood?" katlin nodded not trusting her voice.
A Half Demon's Power
Our master wants you kept alive for some reason." said renee walking into the cell closing the door behind her "i don't understand what is going on."
New Antares
He sat hunched in modified hover chair, kept alive on a variety of support systems, surrounded by medicae and private guard. his physique was weakened from decades of strain and his movements so, steady, only done when necessary.
Into the Depths of Love
Out here, by the sea, everything smelled dull, like a faded memory kept alive by the ebb and flow of the ocean.
To Uphold the Law
I've only been kept alive for you, brother." "what is it you've done?" his eyes bore into my own now as he spoke, "what have you done that is so great as to change the very kennel itself? i should have been disposed of long ago, we both know that.
Lykos - 04 - Dreams and Visions
You're being kept alive by the magic of the keepers, but it isn't enough." nyctimus replied. "so its one of those remember-what-you-have-to-live-for things? get all riled up and stuff?" fletcher asked hopefully.
Everwinter Ch2: Weight of chains
It was difficult though, always bowing, obeying, to swallow one's pride over and over again until you felt like nothing more than an empty husk kept alive by hatred alone. a rather intense glare caught my attention as i looked up.