In one last pocket, checked by hand I found a tiny shell, and a pinch of sand.

He couldn't be sure they were watching for footprints or a tiny ejected shell which would tell at least where the would-be murderer had been.

He brushed a long curl gently behind the tiny shell of her ear, the touch like fire to his skin.

She was wearing soft leather slippers, beaded with tiny shells, over her perfect feet.

She weighed the tiny shell scientifically in her palm.

Aidan smiled as she closed the little girl's hand over the tiny shell, then hugged her.

Its beaches are known for their pūpū, tiny shells that wash onto shore during winter months.

This whole building was only a tiny shell made of sticks.

The tiny shell was his last hope, Patrick thought grimly, his only chance to escape.

Willingly, he scanned the shoreline, seeking out the tiny, pastel shells for her.