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I’m sharing from one of my current projects–I always have a few stories brewing–titled Snow. It’s a reimagined fairy tale based on Snow White, with a handsome prince in the lead role. Currently Prince Gabriel is traveling home on horseback after a long absence. HIs only companion is Webster, his manservant. Webster was stung by a bee and is having some allergic (probably imagined) reactions. Gabriel speaks first. You can read last week’s snippet here.
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“That’s the castle there—see the flag? Only a few more hours ride. I suppose you’ll make it that far, in time to be seen by the herbalist. Or, I’ve heard my brother has engaged an alchemist.”
“Looks lovely,” Webster said in a strangled voice.
“It looks nothing of the sort.” Gabriel nudged Tempest forward, and Webster followed, whispering prayers to whatever gods he worshipped beneath his breath.
They had only gone a few more yards, to the point where the road was about to dip into the fog, when the sharp yap of a dog, then many dogs, reached Gabriel’s ear. This was soon accompanied by the thunder of pounding hooves.
Deep within the fog, a roiling black mass began to take shape.
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Blurb-in-progress:
Following the death of his mother the Queen, Prince Gabriel is called home by his brother, now King. Gabriel hopes for a reconciliation with his estranged brother, but all is not well at Castle Rosenthal. King Tristan has fallen under the sway of a scheming alchemist, the magical denizens of the bordering Black Forest are on the move, and Gabriel begins to fear for his life. Is the handsome huntsman in on a plot to assassinate him, or is there an even darker, more evil force afoot? A forced flight into the Black Forest may expose ancient powers at work, if only Gabriel can survive long enough to uncover them.
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Uh-oh! This doesn’t sound good. I guess it’s time to decide whether they’ll fight or flee. Great snippet!
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Let’s hope the dogs aren’t part of a hunting part . . . with them the prey.
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Well, that description at the end isn’t sinister at all. Great snippet.
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Call the cops. Someone should be in charge. Super snippet, my friend
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Nice! Great visual to bring in a jolt of the unexpected.
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This will take Webster’s mind off the bee sting, no doubt. Very effective excerpt, ominous!
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That sounds a bit sinister. And why do I get the feeling Webster won’t be much help in the coming crisis?
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Oh, dear. That doesn’t sound good, at all. Poor Webster.
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I love the atmosphere in this scene!
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Well, that’s not at all ominous. Great atmosphere in this snippet!
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Yikes! That snippet left off at the perfect spot. I’m not worried about the prince at all. (Yes I am!)
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