Peter didn't answer. He pulled his legs up to his chest, wrapped his arms around them, and put his chin on his knees. Ever the contradiction, Tanngnost thought. One moment a cold-hearted killer, the next a sentimental boy, always the eternal optimist despite a lifetime of tragedy. Of course, that's his glamour. The very thing that draws the children to him, makes them love him despite so many contradictions. (The Child Thief)
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Peter stood, cleared his throat, and began to hum softly, then sing, slowly building up the song as ... BROM Almost lost you," he thought, surprised to find himself blinking back tears. "Been through too much,... BROM Peter's face clouded. "Everything comes at a price. Or have you not learned that yet? BROM What will happen, will happen. BROM Demon or not, it didn't matter, suffering was everywhere he looked. BROM For Peter's smile is a most contagious thing. BROM How much blood will it take to make them stop? How many more children must die? BROM But he was sick of this charade. Sick of watching people lose a little more of their humanity each d... BROM Men-kind shared this world for but a blink, then, sadly, they became enlightened, found science and ... BROM Christians. They’re determined to rid the land of any who worship the Horned One. Murdering all th... BROM Men who fear demons see demons everywhere. BROM If you don't learn to laugh at life it'll surely kill you, that I know. BROM Magic?" What did magic have to do with breaking into someone's store and stealing their stuff? ... BROM Peter kept walking. BROM Steady," Peter said, not losing a step. "Have to keep steady or all is lost. BROM Help her," Peter pleaded. "Do something. You have ways. Your potions. Your medicines. Do something. BROM When Peter sets his mind to a thing," Tanngnost thought, "far be it from reason to stop him. BROM Peter," she whispered and reached out, touching his cheek. "My little Peterbird? You flew back to me... BROM Did he dare trust this insane boy? BROM Had not enough gone wrong? BROM My name's Peter. Can I play too? BROM Enough talk," Peter said, and his eyes flashed. "It's time to turn you three into killers. BROM But Peter had seen too much, knew too well that men-kind didn't need an excuse to be cruel and murde... BROM Peter stood up and let a wicked smile slide across his face. "Time to play. BROM The boy planted his hands on his hips and a broad smile lit his face. "My name's Peter. Can I play t... BROM And may God be merciful, because these twisted men will not. BROM Peter finds the lost, the left-behind, the abused. Is that not why you are here? Did Peter not save ... BROM Children like yourselves are full of magic, but the men have turned, they've lost their magic to the... BROM Go and play. Run around. Build something. Break something. Climb a tree. Get dirty. Get in some trou... BROM Peter glanced up at the stars and a wicked smile lit his face. "Time to play," he whispered to the s... BROM My tale doesn't end there, for the end has yet to be written. BROM The darkness is calling. A little danger, a little risk. Feel your heart race. Listen to it. That’... BROM Both sides so blinded by their fear and hate of each other that they couldn't see they were all figh... BROM And Peter laughed, and when he did, all the Devils grinned, because Peter's laugh was a most contagi... BROM Everything comes with a price. Everything. Some things just cost more than others. BROM Don't let them win. Don't let them beat you. Don't let them steal your magic. BROM