Welcome to Snippet Sunday. Since it's is creeping closer to Halloween, I thought I'd changes things up a bit. This is a snippet from my Halloween short story from the Myths, Legends, and Midnight Kisses Collection.
Enjoy a snippet from Abraham's UN-DEAD . Feedback is always appreciated.
If you're interested in last week's snippet of Abraham's UN-DEAD here you go:
Snippet: This is from Chapter Two where Adryanna and Bram (vampires), decide to help an ailing lad (7 year old, Abraham) with a few drops of their vampire blood, but Abraham believes the vampires want to drink his blood. He's not afraid, but thinks it a great adventure.
The year is 1854, Dublin, Ireland. This is in Bram's POV.
*The excerpt may have been modified to fit the 10 sentence limit. 
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"My blood would not be potent enough for blood-drinkers, I think," the child said and his cheery outlook failed for a moment, no doubt thinking about his weaken state.
"We do not seek your blood for nourishment," Bram told the boy. "We seek your company for a far greater reason."
"You do? What is it?" the lad's childish voice was a hoarse whisper, and anticipation shone bright in his eyes.
"We need you to keep our secret," Bram said. "You must not reveal that you know what we are and for your secrecy, we would like to grant you good health."
The child's eyes lit up at the prospect of such a gift. "Good health," he murmured. "I would be able to run and play as the other children can? Please, I pray, tell me it is so."
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About the Book:
Myths, Legends, and Midnight Kisses, 2015 Collection from VTP
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Blurb:
Five complete sweet to sensual romances from five multi-talented authors in settings that are sure to warm the heart. There's a story for everyone from historical to contemporary. Let the magic of myths and legends sweep you away to where dreams of midnight kisses spark an unforgettable romance.
My story is: Abraham's UN-DEAD by Karen Michelle Nutt
Adryanna and Bram Graystone encounter the Cantwells, another vampyre couple, who question their motives when their actions spark a legend about angels and miracles. It all began when they saved Abraham, a young lad, who would later become the author of the UN-DEAD.
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Wonderful snippet, Karen. I love the dialogue and the connection with the vampires and the boy.
Awww…. such a sweet snippet. I really feel for the little one.
I feel such sympathy for him. No child should have to know what it’s like to be deprived of health.
lovely little snippet. the boy’s hopes very well captured.
I like it, very sweet, even if they are vampires. You capture the little boy’s personality so perfectly!
Hmmmm… methinks this is not as good a deal as it sounds. Very effective snippet.
I agree with Jeff, it sounds good somehow but they are still vampires and I wonder what they are hiding.
Oh I can just sense the unyielding hope in his little voice over that prospect. Touching. I like where this can be heading.