Story Number 3 - A Boy and His Dog
The ruffian had no words for the akita; he only growled challengingly and charged headlong at the blue and white fur.
Ander - Part 6: Subchapter 134
"back bef- wait, you're not going out there to fight those ruffians, are you? you're hurt!" but nilia was already walking away, her head held high and her shoulders squared, not a shred of fear or doubt to be seen.
The Lead Crown: Ch 3c, Making Friends (pt 2)
She admired his use of words in the way an artist might have used a paint brush, and, before he was done, the two ruffians were eagerly telling him all they knew. inigo whispered quietly aside to her, "he's good."
Of Warlords and Pleasures: Gulo the Savage
"i doubt that ruffian and his "crew" could hardly defeat gulo the savage, otter! now, shut up."
In With a Scurry
ruffians. with no major federation presence, or any governmental law enforcement from any species," petra said, "in these regions ... well, laws can be broken more easily. sometimes, we get raids. we have to fight them off.
Taming the Wilds Chapter 5
The taller ruffian rubbed his hands together and pulled out a map. "now, lessee. we checked the storeroom.
Forbidden Love 1
"say the word, miss, and i shall have that ruffian arrested for assault," a fashionably-dressed man commented, helping the woman to her feet.
The Trouble with Idioms
"...so he dragged me away from the party and said, 'i'll not have you raising your tail for any ruffians,' but i wasn't raising my tail and they weren't ruffians, they were on the invite list for the party and father had okayed the list, so they must have
Where Silence Has Lease, Chapter 1
He savored that, he may be a salacious ruffian but he was a respectable ruffian. tirah barked for the waitress and ordered a bottle of stiff drink and several shot glasses. the sight of them gave rodwald the most splendid idea.
What I See in You - Chapter 2:
"idiot ruffians." zulf mumbled to himself, not having been noticed yet. "hey, dumbasses! my wall isn't some place to pin your little prize on, go get a room!" he shouted. the two dogs looked over, and then they laughed.
Anna's Story
It became known that many of the ruffians who had spoken of wishing to rape me had vanished, so after a while my life settled down. i did my best to stay out of the limelight, sending my companions out and about when shopping was necessary.
Setting Sail
Those ruffians here in town tend to act as if they own the entire port." she frowned. "what ruffians?" "the british soldiers stationed here. they're rude and crass.