At the same time, the unseen force holding him abruptly faded, and he hit the ground running.

But even as the angel spoke, the scene faded abruptly.

The chaos of sounds faded abruptly, as if they could not free themselves from the imagined water.

The smith's voice faded abruptly, and his face became dour.

Then the smile faded abruptly to concern as he made his way nervously to Morgan's side.

The air grew blue misty, and the hot glow of the cup faded abruptly.

The noise of the engine faded abruptly, and the dust settled.

After a minute the rose abruptly faded and a bright green lime flashed.

Her eyes burned into Vass's as his smile abruptly faded.

The dream which had driven her into consciousness abruptly faded, leaving only a sense of terror behind.