Saturday, October 29, 2016

Ghoul climbing the wall - Snippet for #WeWriWa #Gargoyles

Welcome to another Sunday with Weekend Writing Warriors. Here, writers in different genres showcase their stories with 8-10 sentences. Join the fun and read our snippets.

I have begun posting snippets from Book 3 of Secret Supers. It’s still at the editing stage, so please let me know if you see any problems.

Draft Blurb
Danger is the last thing on Estelle’s mind when she visits the University of Oxenford for a summer course. But, mysterious thefts and shadowy figures spur her into action. With Toby five thousand miles away, Estelle and her winged horse must hunt for the culprits alone. Soon they are embroiled in a mixed bag of aliens and ancient magic. Toby’s unexpected arrival throws her into turmoil and spurs events into a climax. 

You can read the beginning of the story here:

By popular demand, here is a snippet from a scene with a gargoyle in action.
Explanation: On the first evening in Oxenford, Estelle andd her friends are walking back to St. Swithin’s College after dark.
A scream echoed from the stone walls of Catte Street and Estelle ran toward the noise. She stopped at the intersection, recognizing the couple at the corner. Professor Philpot was attempting to pacify Betty Moss, the young woman who had been scared to go out after dark.
The professor recognized Estelle. His voice was apologetic, “I offered to escort Betty through the streets. She’s upset because she thinks she saw a movement in the shadows.”
“I did see it! A ghoul climbing up the wall. Right up a vertical wall!” Betty’s voice was shrill with indignation. She pointed a shaking finger at the church on the opposite side of the street, “Over there.”

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29 comments:

  1. Oh my, I can relate, I often "think" I see movement in nighttime shadows and the gargoyles are certainly spooky by themselves. Wonder if she DID see movement? Very good snippet

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  2. Gargoyles up to mischief! Can't wait to read more, Aurora

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  4. I'm not a fan of driving in the dark, but I don't mind walking in the dark. With the gargoyle, I think I'd have an ounce of curiosity to see what had climbed the wall. Great snippet!

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    1. Estelle flies at night, so she is more curious than scared.

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  5. I like having gargoyles in fiction. I'm curious to find out who will see that critter on the wall next, and what that critter is up to!

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  6. I'm with Betty. I would FREAK OUT if I saw a gargoyle come to life!

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  7. I would be scared too. I could feel her fear in this snippet and visualized following where she pointed to the wall where shadows lurked and so much more.

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  8. Nice! It flows well, and the descriptive writing pulled me into the scene!

    I like the names, by the way. "Professor Philpot. There's something delightfully smirk-inducung about that name.

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  9. Night shadows can often be deceptive and frighttening. Great snippet

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  10. Poor Betty. They'll be sorry they didn't believe her. Can't wait to read more.

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  11. I'm willing to bet Bette saw what she thinks she did...and the adventure is off and running! Great snippet.

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    1. Yes and Thanks - I'm aiming to release in early December. Pity it wasn't realy for Halloween.

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  12. I'm with Betty on this one. And Elaine. ;)

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  13. Gotta love those shadows at night, always playing tricks on our mind. Or...was it real? I'm betting it was real. Happy Halloween!

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  14. Why am I immediately suspicious of the professor?

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