The Fire Without. (Part I)
"you woke me up at four in the morning to tell me you don't have a case?" "it's a case, alright" he said. "but it's not my case. i don't want the damn case." i ignored the "no smoking!"
Cry me a Murder, pt 7 - The Other Side of Zero
But i'd never carried a gun; i wouldn't even know how to fire one in case the agent decided my person was the case to close. was i only fooling myself? i wondered.
Masters Scent
Sat quietly at his desk as he went over the basic details of his latest case, his black hair trimmed neatly and his emerald green eyes skimming through the pages, completely unaware that this case ...would be one that would change his entire outlook on life
The Bureau: Chapter Three
Whatever the case may be, cadogan was determined to figure out what the overall plan is. the shoulder strap on the case eased the carrying of it.
Not Another Day in the Office · What Not to Do on the Train · Excrement Hitting a Motor-Powered Wind-Maker
Not to say that not all cases fell under this category, but a simple child molestation case is open and shut, with not much potential for lasting damage. (physically, anyways.
An Ill Wind (Chapter 1)
She tilted her head, pausing a moment, then turned away, reclaiming her case that was leaning up against the wall. kelvrin watched her as she ascended the stage, setting her case down beside his, behind the wall of speakers.
Identity: Chapter Sixteen
"captain, if you give me the case, i won't fail you" jason interjected suddenly. the cougar was leaning forward, face masked with hope. "lennox always gives parker the better cases, because they're both wolves.
Revaramek the Resplendent: Chapter Twenty Eight
He rolled the original chart back up, and eased it back into its ebony scroll case. as he closed the case, his fingers brushed the old insignia engraved into the black wood. asterbury turned it over.
Identity: Chapter Three
"no, but this case...." she had a point.
The Mercurius Express — Chapter 4
Ainsworth isn't the only one who's interested with the case. there are others in the train who are interested to obtain this golden case. some might resort to unscrupulous means." leon raised an eyebrow.
Finnick's Not-So-Secret
Feeling a bit brave, nick dared to reach under the seat and slid the black case into both of their views. now, finnick's eyes were wide and they stayed that way. nick said nothing as he gripped the case and took a deep breath.
Writing Tips
In some cases, such as action, short sentences can work very well. in other cases, a longer sentence is better, but still needs the appropriate pauses. perspective matters. who's telling the story?