The next instant, he realized that the Raver had trapped him.

She seized an arm, and only an instant before releasing her power realized that it was the leather Cara wore.

I'm identified by my notebook, anyway, she thought, and in the same instant realized that she didn't have it.

The next instant she realized that he was wearing a half-mask over his eyes and nose.

The next instant, just as it appeared as if the planes might collide, Sandy realized what was happening.

The instant he raised the cup he realized he was ravenous.

He moaned again, and in the same instant realized that he was not alone.

Next instant, I realized I could never meet his equal.

Black Water had one instant to realize he faced something totally beyond his experience, and then he, too, went down under Merlin's merciless steel.

Alina Gricou had one instant to realize she'd been fooled.