Hold

Holding a candle the stranger entered the room. He paused to listen; then flung it into space when I spooked him with my presence. @130story

Just as it seemed his life was back on track, Jude became aware of people looking through him. His hold on reality began to slip. @130story

Wind thrashed at their tiny shelter threatening to tear it, and them, apart. Ali wrapped her in his arms, it was all he could do. @130story

Stubbs cursed under his breath as he stepped down into the expansive cargo hold, his footsteps echoing back from the darkness. @130story

The girls ran into the wood. Bossy, Iona held up her hand: 'Hold hard, Carothers! Enemy ahead' Ruby halted, grinned: 'OK Smythers' @130story

She's got a hold on me, for sure. Most likely some sort of camel clutch, her signature move. Still, that's life in the ring. @130story