Welcome to Snippet Sunday. I thought I'd change it up a little this week. I have a new release! So this is a snippet from The Gryphon and His Thief.
If you missed the last weeks snippet from The Gryphon & His Thief, here's the link. Chapter 2 #3 
Set up: This takes place a few paragraphs after last week. Calli fought off Darrien in his Gryphon form. She's driven away with Hecate's stone. Darrien has gone after her, flying above her vehicle as he tracks her. This is in Darrien's POV.
*The excerpt was modified to fit the 8 sentence limit.
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She'd stolen a stone that housed the power of an evil Necromancer, and if such an item fell into the wrong hands, a new meaning to this century's term 'hell on earth' would ensue.
In a few days, the veil between life and death would be at its weakest. The one wielding the stone would be able to call on the dead with ease and bend them to their will. Charon, the ferryman, who ferried the dead to Hades, would not be able to deny such a request, and he would be forced to bring the souls through the veil one by one.
If the dead walked among the living, they would eventually feed off of them. They would crave the energy that makes the living thrive. No, he could not allow the thief to accomplish such a goal.
The thief's vehicle pulled into the parking lot of a motel with a sign flashing vacancy in red on the marquee.
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I have a hunch Darrien isn't looking to rent a room. lol Stop by next week to find out.
I hope you enjoyed the sneak peek at The Gryphon and His Thief.
Thanks for stopping by!
Stop by next week for snippet #5 from my Paranormal Mystery tale, The Gryphon and His Thief.
If you're interested in knowing more about The Gryphon and His Thief, here's a blurb:
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Blurb:
Some Treasures are Priceless…
A long time ago, a Gryphon shifter’s duty was to guard and protect the people of the tribes, but Darrien Andros failed to keep his human wife safe from harm. Cursed for the crime, he must guard everything in the Museum of Cursed Antiquities forever, never to truly live and never to die. Centuries have passed, but when he encounters a thief, who uncannily resembles his dead wife, he is convinced he has a second chance.
Calli Angelis is hired to steal Hecate's Stone from the Museum, believing she would be returning it to its rightful owner. She never really trusted the person who hired her and now Darrien makes her doubt her motives, too. He also has her questioning the possibility of reincarnation when the attraction between them ignites into something she can no longer ignore.
As the two work together to unravel the mysteries behind the stone, it becomes apparent an old and dangerous enemy from Darrien’s past is determined to have history repeat itself.
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Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
Great snippet!
Allyson,
Thank you. 🙂
Oh, dear. Not good!
Or not good for the characters, anyway—your readers are in for a great time, Karen! 🙂
Sarah W.
It’s about to get interesting. lol
Tweeted, G+’d, and Pinned.
Liked this line: “The thief’s vehicle pulled into the parking lot of a motel with a sign flashing vacancy in red on the marquee.”
Thanks so much, Chip!! You’re the best!!
Always enjoy the snippets. Great scene.
Interesting Snippet. Looking forward to reading more. 🙂
Jennifer,
So glad you were intrigued.
I think all hell’s about to break loose. 😉 Nice setup, Karen!
Teresa,
You are so right. 🙂
Cliff hanger here and a scary one. Where in the world do you come up with these fantastic ideas, Karen?
Charmaine,
You are so sweet. Thanks so much for stopping by. So glad you enjoyed the snippet!!
Rather foreboding!
William,
Just a tad. lol
That’s definitely an item one doesn’t want to fall into the wrong hands!
Carrie-Anne,
So very true.
I was completely engrossed with this snippet, great tension. I don’t know if it was due to creative editing, but the last line really jolted me and left me confused – the transition was very abrupt. I need to read more. Good snippet none-the-less.
Chelle,
It does all make sense if you caught the previous snippets. 🙂
Great action and suspense!
Oh yeah, this is right up my dark alley. Nice 8!
Lisa,
lol– so glad you’re enjoying the snippets.
This is really a neat story, loving the twists and turns. Enjoyed today’s excerpt!
Veronica,
Thanks so much. So glad you’re enjoying the snippets!
Great scene !
Iris,
Thanks so much!!
Great snippet. I particularly like the last sentence. It grounds the scene by combining the fantastical– necromancer– with the familiar– a flashing motel sign.
Thanks, Jeff. It’s what I was going for. 🙂
Yes, what Jeff said. Very nice blend of supernatural and reality.
Gem,
Thank you. 🙂
Great 8! I like this guy-er-gryphon!
Emmy,
Thanks so much!
Really enjoyed the lore. Great snippet