It's Snippet Sunday/Weekend Writing Warriors Eight and this is another snippet from Magic of the Loch. This is the legend and how it all began... Snippet #6
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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.
This takes place a few paragraphs from last week's snippet #5. The Druid has arrived wanting to know who was responsible for releasing the water spirits. Alan and Hyatt argue how they will keep their sister safe.
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(Alan is speaking first.)
“Think this through. We cannae fight the whole clan. We must see what Druid Daly decides before we make our move. If the gods will no’ show leniency, then we must strike a bargain.”
Hyatt pursed his lips, but he gave a curt nod that he understood. Alan loosened his grip.
Samuel, one of the clan’s elders turned toward Gordana and grabbed her arm. “We have the one responsible.”
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Weekend Writing Warriors for Eight Sentence Sunday
I really like the nice clean writing in this. Off sets the interesting accent beautifully. Great 8.
Kylie,
I’m so glad you like the accent, too. 🙂
Strike a bargain with the gods?
Is that like making a deal with the devil?
Nice 8!
Chip,
Just about. Striking a deal with any being with power, can be tricky.
tight snippet — and loved the ‘curt nod’ direct and to the point, and says it all.
JoAnne,
Thanks so much. 🙂
Oh, this is wonderful! Wow! I will be sure to look out for you next week.
Anatasia,
Thanks so much. I’ll be here!
I love the sound of this one. Anything to do with Loch Ness fascinates me.
Elaine,
I’m fond of those stories, too. I’m glad you were intrigued. 🙂
Uh-oh. I’m wondering how they’ll get her out of that one. Very tense moment! Great snippet!
The brothers have a plan.
Just when I start to breathe, you hit me with that ominous last line. Yikes!
Sarah,
I’m glad you liked the snippet. Tension is what I was going for. 🙂
Lots of tension in this one! Good job 🙂
Zee,
Thanks so much! 🙂
I love the rytham of his dialogue in this snippet. Great job, Karen.
Jess,
Thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoyed the dialogue. I wanted an old world feel to the this part of the story. 🙂
Timing is everything! and I like that they have a strategy going – really a well done snippet and I’m still in love with this premise.
Veronica,
I’m glad you’re still intrigued!!
Sounds like an exciting tale and am sure she will not be harmed…
Not when she had brothers bent on protecting her.
Loads of tension. Well done!
Willa,
I’m so glad you liked the snippet.
Ooh…lots of tension. Nice job on the accent.
Claire,
Thanks so much!!
You handled the accent well. Just enough to give a flavour of the speech.
Elin,
I’m so glad it works. 🙂
I like it!
Nancy,
Thanks so much!!
Well done, Karen. I’m hooked!
Hi Linda!
So nice of you to stop by. 🙂
Nice tension between the two brothers here. I’m glad Hyatt has seen sense, though! Can’t wait to find out what happens next.
Clare,
Hyatt tends to act first and think about his actions later. It’s good think he had Alan to look out after him.
I’m finally getting to catch up on these snippets, Karen. What a great scene! I love how it’s unfolding. And who isn’t fascinated by the legend of Loch Ness?
Delynn,
Don’t you just love legends!!
ooh, very nice snippet!
Sandra,
Thanks so much. Glad you liked it.
Love the lyrical quality to this. I can’t help hearing the dialogue in Liam Neeson’s voice. 😉 Great snippet!
Joyce,
I do so love Liam Neeson. 🙂
What time period is this set in? Vacation travel sounds modern, but the druid doesn’t.
Sue,
These snippets are the legend so it takes place century prior to the main story.
It doesn’t look good. I think I may know how they get her out of it. But I won’t tell. ;o)
Kate,
Hmm.. So you know. lol
Sounds like they’d best get after it because the others are making a move. Great snippet and good emotion, Karen. 🙂
Siobhan,
I’m glad you enjoyed the snippet. Alan will make his move, soon.
Very nice and punchy writing, Karen! Sounds like she’s in trouble…
Kate,
She released the water spirits and they flooded an entire valley, creating what we call Loch Ness. Yep, big trouble. lol
Sounds like a double cross or something going on here.
Sherry,
Stay tune for next week’s segment.
Love this snippet. Love the legend and the time frame. Great job. 🙂
Brenda,
Thanks so much.
Love this, but how could you stop there!!
Dani-Lyn,
lol– so glad you wanted more. 🙂
The Scottish lingo is a nice touch. 🙂 Interesting story and I’m looking forward to the next instalment.
Debbie,
I’m glad you enjoyed the Scottish flavored speech. 🙂 See you next week.
Intriguing snippet. Look forward to seeing what happens next.
Thanks, Paula!