It's Snippet Sunday and this is another snippet from Magic of the Loch. This is the legend and how it all began... Snippet #7
(For a short time Twilight's Eternal Embrace is only 99 cents.)
The Wild Rose Press
Kindle
NOOK
Blurb:
Michaela Grant travels to Scotland for a holiday, knowing this vacation is her last. A medical condition threatens her life and any chance of a future—until she meets Alan MacLachlin, a man forced to exist between two worlds.
Alan is the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Once every fifty years he returns to human form in search of his soul mate, the one woman who can break his curse. He believes he has found forever with Michaela, but to claim it he must figure out how to save her life.
Michaela and Alan vow to take what time has to offer, but another threat looms. A sinister shape shifter with a vendetta against Alan is making Loch Ness his personal hunting ground. Now he’s threatening Michaela. Alan must discover who the shifter is and stop him before it’s too late.
The scene: This takes place a few paragraphs from last week's snippet #6. The Druid has arrived wanting to know who was responsible for releasing the water spirits. Gordana clutches her little boy as Samuel drags her toward Druid Daly.
**************************************************************************************
His arms wrapped around his mother’s neck like a vise, and fear radiated in the depths of his blue eyes. The people parted, clearing a path to where Druid Daly waited to judge the accused. Samuel thrust Gordana forward.
Druid Daly stood taller than most with long lean legs and arms. His hair fluttered over his shoulders in waves of white. Though he must be ancient, his face remained smooth from lines of age, but the depths of his eyes laid proof he was no innocent laddie.“What say ye?” Druid Daly demanded, his voice boomed, bringing silence to the woods.
Gordana lowered her head in shame.
***************************************************************************************
It does not bode well for Gordana. Come by next week to hear her side of the story.
If you’re a writer (regardless of published/unpublished status) come join us and share a snippet of your work in progress, a new release, or an oldie but goodie.
Participating Authors are listed at these sites: Hashtags: #SPeekSunday #8sunday #snippetsunday
Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
Her son makes her immediately sympathetic to me . . . and of course I want to know her side! Excellent eight!
Sarah,
Thanks so much. Please do come by next week to hear what Gordana has to say.
This is a very intense scene, I want to know more.
Sherry,
Fantastic. Come by next week for more!
I’ll be back next week to see how this turns out.
Elaine,
I’ll be here. 🙂
Excellent description. You captured his fear beautifully!
Jess,
I’m so glad her fear was evident in this scene. Thanks for coming by. 🙂
Excellent description. I could see it all as if I were there. I feel for her. Well done!
Joanne,
Thanks so much. I’m glad you feel for Gordana. It’s what I was going for. If you don’t care, you won’t understand what happens next. 🙂
Great description, I could picture it all.
Paula,
So glad that you could. 🙂
You paint a vivid scene. Beautifully done. I’ll stop back next week for more!
Jennifer,
So glad you enjoyed the snippet. I’ll see you next week. 🙂
I’m echoing the above…more, please? What’s the druid going to do?
Nancy,
Find out more next week. 🙂
Sounds ominious! Poor Gordana! I feel sorry for her son, too. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Debbie,
So glad you’re looking forward to more.
I can feel her fear. Such emotion and description here. Loved it!
Brenda,
So glad her fear is ringing through.
She’s not doing herself any favors looking down. Great snippet and great tension, Karen. 🙂
Siobhan,
Yes, she is. 🙂
This is such a clever premise and I’m enjoying the weekly snips. Can’t wait to hear what happens next week!
C.,
I’s so glad you’re intrigued!
Yes, I WANT her side of the story! The detail about the child really gets to me…excellent excerpt!
Veronica,
Be sure to stop by next week for Gordana’s side of the story.
Yes, I really feel for Gordana. Looking forward to hearing what she says next Sunday!
Thanks so much, Joyce. Hope to see you here next week.
That’s not a position anyone would want to be in. Very dramatic, descriptive scene.
Carrie-Anne,
No, it isn’t. Thanks so much for stopping by.
I will absolutely be back next week. I’m glad that Druid Daly is giving her a chance to say something in her own defense rather than condemning her outright. Feel awful for her and her little boy.
Kate,
I’m glad you feel for her and her boy. 🙂
Nice emotions in this snippet 🙂
Sandra,
Thanks so much!
Very intense scene! I like the description of Druid Daly! 🙂
Jane,
So glad you liked it. 🙂
Very emotive scene! I really feel for her.
You are the first writer whom I have ever read that has used the word, “laddie.” Such charm! What a cool story premise, Karen!!
Carrie,
Thanks so much! Re: ‘laddie’ so glad you liked the reference. 🙂
I wanna know what kind of skin care routine the druid uses to keep his face line free. LOL Poor Morganna. Doesn’t look so good.
Claire,
Skin care–lol. Wouldn’t we all like a touch of the ‘god-like’ skin cream. 🙂
I’ll be back next week.
Sue,
See you then. 🙂
How did he miss out on the “lines of age?”
I need some of that!
Chip,
The gods may cheat a little. 🙂
Fabulous snippet, Karen. Tension and sympathy all wrapped up together.