Even from far away, I could see people being chased by hellhounds, burned at the stake, forced to run naked through cactus patches or listen to opera music.
Rick RiordanIf my mom told one more story about how cute I looked in the bathtub when I was three years old I was going to burrow into the snow and freeze myself to death.
Rick RiordanFrank tugged again with no luck. Even Hazel was trying not to laugh. Frank grimaced with concentration. Suddenly, he disappeared. On the deck where heโd been standing, a green iguana crouched next to an empty set of Chinese handcuffs. โWell done, Frank Zhang,โ Leo said dryly, doing his impression of Chiron the centaur. โThat is exactly how people beat Chinese handcuffs. They turn into iguanas.
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