It’s #BookQW and Cor isn’t sure how he’ll ‘win’. More from Chapter 16: Cor pulled out his mobile, opened a note and began typing what she’d said. “Put that away,” Lady Pina snapped. “But to remember—” “I’ll teach you. Every morning. You will practice. Every afternoon. My third requirement is that your spiritual presence must […]
It’s #BookQW and Cor is ‘down’ for magical adventure! I had to really trim this one to fit on the post, so here is more of this magical scene starting chapter 1: Bonterra City, in the Windborne Britain District Well past midnight, Cor glided in a serpentine motion down dark, tree-lined streets. His longboard’s wheels […]
It’s #BookQW and Coral is tired of the ‘games’ boys play! More from Chapter 8: Ty was cute. He didn’t play games like these other fellows, or even duel. With her magic quashed, it’d be safe to have a little fun with someone nice. It could be a trial to learn if Ty was like […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern makes a usual ‘wish’! More from Chapter 1: It looked ordinary enough, but their bathroom held a secret. That secret allowed Fern to keep two promises this weekend—to Mom that she’d be safe at home and to Gran that she’d be there for their inspection. Pulling out the pouch, Fern removed […]
It’s #BookQW and Fern feels she’s in a ‘vise’! More from Chapter 3: Rescue Guy heaved backward and dug in his boot heels. Her slide slowed, but her body stretched, muscles straining. The guy yelled, “Rip energy’s got her,” at the same time Raven swore and threw himself at her. She flinched, expecting him to […]
It’s #BookQW and will ‘candy’ bribe a badger? More from Chapter 16: This was crazy. Clearly, the badger didn’t want her cutting across the meadow. If he didn’t leap at her after that wild dance, he probably wasn’t going to. “Well, how am I supposed to get up there, then?” She jerked a thumb toward […]
It’s #BookQW and the ‘dark’ is celebrated at the Solstice. More from Chapter 3: With the house darkened, the view through the windows showed the spruce and pines surrounding the cabin. Everybody clustered into a semicircle facing the hearth. “Heather?” Dad asked quietly. “Who shall do the lighting this year?” “I’d like Mum to have […]
It’s #BookQW and who is more ‘tired’ about this argument, Coral or her Ma? More from Chapter 4: With a last firm look, Ma smiled. “Are you ready? Where’s your bag?” Using her energy, Coral reached out and magicked a knotted cord pouch to her hand. She slung its strap over her head and pulled […]