Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.5 — Zelda’s Plans

Ch. 49.5 – Zelda Mary, troll princess of Saltonia and Nelsonia, watched the battle from the tower window of Eli’s room. As the battle progressed, she kept Eli updated, gloating over the trolls’ easy victory. Eli lay on the bed under the blanket, pretending to be drugged, and waited for the signal. The gingerbread and Miracle…

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Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.4 — Mary’s Revenge

Ch. 49.4 -- All the terrible things that Mary had suffered through the years rushed into her mind. If she went back into the tunnels with this troll, she would die. And what would they do to the queen? Her heart hammered and her insides turned to jelly as she thought of her new friend experiencing…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.3 — The Troll

Ch. 49.3 –  Mary and Queen Natalie were supposed to stay hidden in the woods, guarded by Mr. Dumfries and Bernie. That was the plan. They weren’t anywhere near the battle. They should have been safe. Unfortunately, they hadn’t counted on the lone troll who came crashing through the forest straight at them. Queen Natalie stood…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.2 — What Happened to Felix

Ch. 49.2 --  Janine screamed. Prince Korim held up the limp cat and smirked at them. Then the fey prince tossed the body into the trees. He nudged his horse and started for Janine once more, but someone on a white horse charged towards him, roaring with anger. “He was worth ten of you!” Old Bob…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.1 — Felix in Battle

Ch. 49.1 -- Janine wanted to look away, but found she couldn’t. The battle was terrifying. The trolls were so huge. The valley before them was a mess, filled with shouting, the clashing of swords, and the screams of the dying. The scent of blood hung heavy in the air. While their friends fought valiantly, Janine,…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 48.4 — The Battle Begins

Ch. 48.4 -- After the troll king's proclamation, Ezra waited to see what his people on the other side of the valley would do.  They drew in closer to each other, but to their credit, not one of them surrendered. Ezra was so proud of them. King Tolgut threw back his head and laughed, revealing…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 48.3 — The Enemy Revealed

Ch. 48.3 The Enemy Revealed --  Ezra stood on a branch of a towering spruce tree and looked down at the valley below them. He gulped as row after row of armed trolls emerged from the gaping wound in the earth and spilled into the meadow. The heavy beating of their drums pulsed in the air. On…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 48.2 — The Real Princess

Ch. 48.2  The Real Princess -- “Do you remember anything about before?” Natalie asked. “Your real mother and father?” Mole couldn’t remember what they looked like, but she had a faint memory of sitting on her mother's lap, listening to her sing. She knew she had a brother and sisters, but they were just shadows. Mole…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 48.1 — Mole Talks to the Queen

Ch 48.1 – Mole tore into the gingerbread. She had never tasted anything so delicious. She finished the large square in a minute and sucked the honey off her fingers. The woman beside her handed her a water skin, and she drank greedily. At last she noticed that the others were staring at her. She…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 47.6 — At the City Gates

Ch. 47.6 -- A drizzle began. By the time Mr. Dumfries reached the city gates, his cloak was beaded with drops. The two guards, who had been drinking and playing cards at a table under the eaves by the gates, stood up with sneers on their faces. “Well, well, if it isn’t old Gramps,” said…