“Past memories strobed before him, flashes of joy blackened by the present. Reality teased, then beckoned, home likewise. Confusion dimmed, the answer clear. This could end. Would end. In one of two ways. Still he refused, not ready for either.” MemoriesMiseryConfusionTortureScience Fiction Young AdultTortured HeroesLaren Brightstar Book:A Dark of Endless Days Source: A Dark of Endless Days
“Dark rumblings inside told him he was in a tremendous amount of trouble. He didn't know how it was going to manifest or when but it was coming, sure as Zeta would break the horizon before everyone else arose from their sleepzone. If they hauled him away, then what?” DestinyFateIntuitionPremonitionsBeyond The Hidden SkyLaren Brightstar Book:Beyond the Hidden Sky Source: Beyond the Hidden Sky
“The transition from subject to observer was instantaneous, sensations, sights, and sounds changing from instruments of torment to a fascinating display of electronic signals. The spectra included thousands of frequencies, visual, audio and psi bands alike, each customized for a specific effect, a pseudo symphony for an audience of one.” TormentScience Fiction Young AdultNear Death ExperienceLaren BrightstarPsi Phenomena Book:A Psilent Place Below Source: A Psilent Place Below
“The shield went down for such a brief moment that, when it sealed again, the tail of the lasomag charge deflected wildly. Adrenaline fired, he dove for the floor, heart racing, as the flash burst backwards, striking someone in Theta's section. Panic swelled in a shrieking roar, front to back, some scattering, others frozen in place.” Science Fiction Young AdultAssassination PlotCyrariaLaren Brightstar Book:A Psilent Place Below Source: A Psilent Place Below