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.
Since my WIPs are at a
rough stage, I am still posting snippets from Gargoyle Hunt, Book 3 of Secret
Supers.
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.
Toby
is in London for a meeting with the head of the British Farleons. When Toby
left the building, he discovered a short man was tailing him. His attempts to
shake the tail are in last week’s snippet –
The
final cliffhanger sentence was: Pain burst down the
back of his neck.
Dizzy and shaken, he stumbled
against the nearest wall. Muggers! His tail had called in an ambush. Adrenaline
pulsed, firing Toby’s instincts into fight mode. Dodging aside, he aimed a kick
at the man who had walloped him. His attacker yelped and slammed to the ground;
his cudgel thumped on the concrete.
Shots cracked.
Toby swiveled to face the first
armed man and blinked in astonishment. A large black bird swooped on his
attacker, beating its wings at the man’s head and stabbing its cruel beak at his
eyes.
Secret Supers, Book 3,
Gargoyle Hunt
As always, I’ll be happy
to reply to your comments.
Wow! I did not expect that. And neither, apparently, did Toby.
ReplyDeleteHow could he? But, he must guess the bird is Farleon like his cat Growler.
DeleteOh, a new player in the fight? It's always nice to have someone else on your side.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteI guess Hitchcock's Birds were practicing for this moment.
ReplyDeleteLol!
DeleteThe hawk Fricka is a character in the first two books, so this avian helper is consistent.
Interesting turn of events - seems he has allies. You always have a new 'trick' up your sleeve LOL. Great snippet...
ReplyDeleteOr in the air!
DeleteThanks.
Much needed in this scenario is the bird. Love the action. Fine snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks! The animals are important characters in this series.
DeleteI wonder who is unexpected savior is!
ReplyDeleteToby finds out later in the book.
DeleteGreat action scene. Glad the bird is coming to the rescue!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Wait for more!
DeleteFantastic scene, Aurora! Who doesn't like a stealth blackbird attack? I hope he gets out of this mess!
ReplyDeleteHe'll survive.
DeleteGreat snippet! Before I finished reading the sentence, I anticipated the bird was pecking at the guy's head (not eyes). My way was funny, yours more efficient. LOL
ReplyDeleteThat bird knows what it's doing.
DeleteGreat imagery. A black bird to the rescue!
ReplyDeleteThe animals are key characters in this series.
DeleteA new character? He seems to be on the right side.
ReplyDeleteYes. Watch for the next helper!
DeleteNice action scene!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteLove the intense action!
ReplyDeleteGreat scene, but can I just say that Ed's comment wins?
ReplyDeleteEd is always on target!
DeleteBirdie to the rescue! I would be running from that bird if I was his attackers, and I wonder how the bird found him... Nice scene.
ReplyDeleteI think the bird followed Toby's tail!
DeleteExcellent action, Aurora. This entire piece has been full of surprises. Nicely done
ReplyDeleteExcellent action, Aurora. This entire piece has been full of surprises. Nicely done
ReplyDeleteThanks - more surprises are coming.
DeleteHelp arrives. Good pace in the action scene.
DeleteThanks! More help is on the way.
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