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This weekend, I’m continuing a scene from Cosmic Wars, Book 5 of the Grand Masters’ Galaxy. Cosmic Wars is due to release on
Tuesday, 17th.
The Griffin family, Violet, Athanor and their son Varan, is
at home, and you can read last week’s snippet HERE. Note, the Jacksons are caretakers and look after the
castle. The final lines were: “Hades,
we’re under attack!” Athanor’s shout resounded in her mind. Instantly, he
appeared at her side, bristling with psi flames.
“Shield,” Violet warned, erecting a protective barrier around the
Jacksons. Athanor followed her advice, strengthening his link with her and
enveloping their son in a secure screen.
Familiar presences, fierce and
solicitous, coiled into her senses. Crying, “It’s Ythris and Istrelle,” she
raced onto the patio. Blue fire flickered as Athanor ported to her side,
carrying Varan in his arms.
The Black Dragon, his iridescent
onyx scales gleaming in the sunlight, furled his huge wings and descended onto
the flagstones. Clasping their son, golden Istros, in her claws, Silver
Istrelle glided down to land beside her mate. She folded her shiny wings and
released her grip on the little dragon. Half a man’s height, Istros was as
slender and skittish as a foal. He flapped his short wings, blinking his golden
eyes in astonishment at the strange new place.
Cosmic Wars –
Releases on 17th
Current Books in the Grand
Masters’ Galaxy:
http://www.auroraspringer.org/p/grand-masters-galaxy.html
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Wow, that would be a sight for sure. Good snippet, Aurora. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. The dragons are fabulous!
DeleteBeautiful description! Silver and gold, really work in this snippet. I especially like the very visual comparison of Istros to a skittish foal.
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Wonderful imagery all around. I could see the scene clearly in my mind's eye.
ReplyDeleteGreat. The dragons appear in each book of the series.
DeleteLove the description of the dragons, huge dragon fan here! Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I love dragons too.
DeleteReally great description. Nice excerpt.
ReplyDeleteDragons! I LOVE dragons! Great descriptions, Aurora!!
ReplyDeleteThis pair of dragons have commonalities with Violet and Athanor.
DeleteGreat descriptions. I love the astonishment of the young one.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I enjoy describing animal's reactions.
DeleteSo the young dragon isn't the cause of the attack? Interesting.
ReplyDeleteNo. The dragons must have set off an alarm.
DeleteExciting snippet full of magical wonder. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteI could see this playing out in my imagination!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I'm glad I was able to transfer the image.
DeleteGreat descriptions. Interesting snippet!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteI really love the vivid descriptions in this - especially comparing the baby dragon's skittishness to a foal - beautifully written excerpt!
DeleteYes, I imagined him stepping away and tossing his head like a colt.
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