Inkfish
Almost like a mirage, my eyes couldn't focus on the structure. i feared that this was another trap. when i thought that i knew what i was looking at, the realization that i was staring into nothingness struck me.
Jackal Dream
Convinced he was going mad from the heat, he non the less crawled towards the mirage. managing to somehow make it, he was surprised to find the shade real.
Under The Blazing Sun (Chapter 1)
"this can't be a mirage." he told himself. reaching out, he felt the smooth mahogany door, polished by the sand constantly beating on it. summoning up the last bit of his strength, he gave three powerful knocks at the door, praying somebody was home.
The White World (Guild anthology preview)
Thank god she'd long ago gotten past tearing up every time she saw this mirage of him. "go away," she stammered as her teeth chattered again. hugo's short tail batted a bit at the snow where he sat a half-step away .
Reunion- Part 15
I'm half mirage..." clay replied quietly, the end of his sentence marked with an exhale of eerie blue flames. "ok... this is the last part ok? just be strong for us..."
Those Bygone Dog-Star Days - Chapter 21 of 37
Heat-mirages shimmered on the pavement as i found myself returning once again to where i first saw aaron. lights were on and tenebrous shades were milling about inside. i headed to the alley. parked in the alley was a beer delivery van.
Incarnation #8
And while mirage was my inspiration for the character (and thus the image), even physically there's one major difference. mirage didn't have a tail! borin most decidedly does. but i ended the chapter not sure how i felt about her.
My Name is Lucario
Yes, i could use aura to "talk", and create mirage to give myself the illusion of freedom, but it took weeks for the memory of meeting champion cynthia (and getting my butt handed to me) to connect with aura projection.
He Who Would be Master 12 (Angel's Eyes)
Both the mother he knew and her mirage withdrew from his touch. "it's too late for that, sweetie..." the mirage wailed in a soft, far away voice and a cascade of crystal tears flowed from its eyes.
The Mook Maker, Chapter 4: Rip and Tear
Instead, they pierced through one of the mini-werewolves that appeared out of nowhere, or rather what was once that out-of-place mirage that stalked around.
Not your Typical Western.
The only ones brave and successful enough to cross it had all established a small colony in a mysterious spire dubbed the mirage tower that had ominously been found in the center of the desert.
Love Lost, Chapter 2a: Mirages.
* * * love lost, chapter 2a: mirages. * * * "turn the knob until the turning stops!"