even if they only live one hour in twenty-five , predators still need prey to stay alive . normal animals can step through into the blue time if they 're in the wrong spot at exactly midnight . so darklings mostly eat unlucky rabbits and cows , but every once in a while a human being slips through . '' '' hmmph , '' madeleine said . '' in my day , people knew where not to be at midnight
death looked up angrily , and found himself staring into eyes that were black as the inside of a cat and full of distant stars that had no counterpart among the familiar constellations of the realtime universe . death and fate looked at each other . death grinned - he had no alternative , of course , being made of implacable bone . the whetstone sang rhythmically along the blade as he continued his task . '' i have a task for you , '' said
fate
'' excuse me for a minute , '' he said as he rose from his seat . he crossed the room out of earshot to take a phone call . the intercom buzzed and shelby announced that evan had arrived . '' shall i show him back ? '' she asked . celia took a deep breath , looked at her coworkers lining the conference table all ready to do their part , and said , '' show him back ,

Next word for the text above: shelby
Q: '' uh ... '' i let out a breath . i was n't used to guys being so forward around me , but i had no intention of telling him to stop . '' i live with my mama . '' he glanced up from my hand with an arched eyebrow . '' mama , huh ? '' his deep tone peaked on the word '' _ ... Fill the blank.
A: blank is mama
TEXT: Continue writing the following text: she was delivering beer to a table of poker players . '' where were you ? '' she screamed . '' i could n't find you anywhere ! i was forced to wait on these creeps ! back and forth -- beer , chips , beer , chips . and now cigars ! raven , where am i supposed to get
CONTINUE: cigars
Problem: SENTENCE: finally , i could n't take it anymore . i lied and said , '' mom , there 's someone at the door . i have to go . '' '' oh , sure , honey . it was good to see you . tell cade we said hi and we 'll see him at christmas . '' '' mom , i 'm not sure he 'll make it to
So, what's next?

Answer:
christmas