Seven Hundred and Fifty Years Ago Thradin struggled against the bonds that held him, and Festhin sneered at him. “Your majesty,” he drawled. “How good of you to grace this occasion.” Thradin couldn’t speak, his lips closed by the spell that held him, the spell that drained him, and Festhin felt him weakening through the … More Prologue of Changes in the Wind
“We have to go!” Her father sounded tense and Leithia looked at him from where she was playing with her doll. He was dressed in black clothes, and had a hood on. A bag was strapped to his back. “Darien?” Leithia’s mother asked, rising from where she sat, sewing a tear in one of Leithia’s … More New Prologue of Stolen from a Dream
Keylin was aware of how clammy her palms were and of the sweat that trickled down her back. Her heart hammered in her chest, and she could imagine she must stink by now. She couldn’t remember the last time she had a bath, and being in this stuffy carriage wasn’t helping. But that was the … More Excerpt from New WIP
Started a new WIP, and this is chapter two “Aten, wake up,” Seren’s tense voice woke him, and he stumbled out of bed, still half awake, his hand inside Seren’s as they went out of the house. Aten stopped, stumbling as he stared around him in disbelief. The woods were burning. “What-” he couldn’t find … More SNIPPET TIME
Prologue Mom’s hands were tight on her arm as she dragged Mabel towards the back door. “Mabel, run!” Mom shouted at her, pushing her out of the back door, her voice shrill and her eyes wide with fear as she looked behind her. “Mom!” Mabel sobbed, not understanding. Her arm hurt where her mom had … More Sneak Peek
The man stood frozen in fear. Even his innards seemed to be frozen. He wet his lips and wondered what else fate had in store for him. Was he destined to die like this, naked and alone in this dense forest, swallowed by a snake? He, who was the scion of a most noble line, … More Sneak peeks
Chapter Five The room was the same as before. What had he expected? That it would have changed by itself? Mark felt foolish. They all sat themselves in the couch and the chairs. It was Rowen who broke the silence. “I don’t know your names,” he said. “Oh, we’re so sorry!” Mark said, feeling his … More The Lost Race
Chapter Four The man who had rescued them smiled, and came forward with his hand outstretched. The smile was warm and made Mark feel relaxed. “I am Swar,” the man said “I know you have been through an ordeal and I am sorry that I have to disturb you right now. I would not have … More The Lost Race
Chapter Three Mark found himself lying on a bed when he woke. He had no idea where he was or what time it was. He was definitely alive. Were his friends safe? He tried to sit up. “You’re awake,” Mark turned his head so suddenly towards the voice that spoke that he nearly fell off, … More The Lost Race
Chapter Two Mark was feeling nervous as they approached the planet. It looked similar to earth from space. What awaited them down there? It was not likely for the planet to be uninhabited. What would the natives be like? Would they welcome them or would they turn them away? He thought of the children in … More The Lost Race
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