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Last week I finished the
scene where Estelle is surprised to meet Toby, the hunky biker, at Goldman
University, and she learns he studies Engineering. In the next Chapter, she
meets him again under unusual circumstances. First, leading up to their
meeting, I’ll give you a glimpse into her secret life as Super Starrella with her
winged mare, Rockette.
Flying with Rockette a few nights
later, Starrella spotted the shadow of a giant mantis swaying back and forth
against a moonlit brick wall. In the dark alley below, the crisp footsteps of a
lone woman echoed faintly. The intended victim peered from side to side,
nervous, yet unaware of the terror lurking above her head.
“Rockette,” Starrella warned.
“Seen it,” spreading her wings, the mare glided down towards the
mantis. Her silent descent brought them within ten feet before the mantis
noticed.
It lunged for the flying mare.
Focusing her energies, Starrella
shot a beam of fire at the huge insect. It screeched, clawed at its head and
dropped into the darkness of the alley. Meanwhile, the pedestrian had trotted
round the corner into the safety of the well-lit main street.
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Sounds like a close call. Great tease! :)
ReplyDeleteIt will get closer!
DeleteNicely ambiguous. Yes, she saved the pedestrian, but does the woman know that, or might she think Starella was the attacker?
ReplyDeleteThe pedestrian didn't even see the attacker.
DeleteGood thing she was in the vicinity!
ReplyDeleteStarrella and her mare have been flying over the streets at night to stop the killings.
DeleteGood thing she acted quickly! Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks! She is a good fighter.
DeleteSome great super-hero action!
ReplyDeleteI love the pedestrian just going on about her business. Intriguing snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The pedestrian has no idea how close the killer was.
DeleteNice teamwork between her and Rockette.
ReplyDeleteYes - they're partners.
DeleteI like Rockette!
ReplyDeleteGood thing for the lady that Starella and Rockette were so quick to deal with the danger. Ugh, giant insects, shudder.
They fly patrols most nights.
DeleteOkay, giant bugs. Yikes! Good thing she's got a good partner! Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, I have fun with giant insects in more than one book.
DeleteThat was fun! Did the pedestrian have any clue about the danger? I'm also wondering if Starrella is nervous about this flying and swooping thing or if she's settled into it and enjoys it now. Good excerpt!
ReplyDeleteThe pedestrian has no idea about the danger. Starrella has been flying most nights. She enjoys fighting.
DeleteThat's one big bug!
ReplyDeleteYes. 20-30 feet! An alien creation, as Estelle/Starrella will learn.
DeleteFull of action ... well done. great snippet this week.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteA giant mantis sounds pretty gross and scary.
ReplyDeleteThat is the idea!
DeleteOh now that was a very different kind of monster. Interesting snippet. I like Rockette, but then again, horses are my passion so I'm bound to like them regardless.
ReplyDeleteRockette is special in several ways.
DeleteThank goodness she reacted quickly.
ReplyDeleteThe pair are good at fighting.
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