The hill dwarf looked up in shock as crackling bolts of energy hissed and exploded over his head.

Then, deep within the barrier the bolt exploded.

Far to the south a ragged bolt exploded from the sky and hit the earth five miles away.

Then both mages spoke together and the Great Hall shook to its foundations as two bolts of power exploded toward each other.

Two bolts of flame sizzled past his head and exploded with blinding flashes against the trees.

At 0400, a bolt exploded by the tower.

Another powerful bolt of agony exploded inside Stoner's head, but this time he and the alien within him were ready.

It was as if a bolt of pure sunlight had exploded within Kreeg's skull.

A bolt of lightning exploded overhead, throwing everything into momentary relief.

Carlos's bolt exploded in the bushes behind the creature.