Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.3 — Mr. Dumfries Says Goodbye

Ch. 50.3 –  Janine waited patiently for her potion to work. At last Mr. Dumfries opened his eyes. He tried to move and cried out in pain. “What happened?” Bernie yelled and flung himself onto Mr. Dumfries. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.” The old man groaned. His hands shook as he put his arms around…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.2 — Bernie

Ch. 50.2 – Janine found Queen Natalie and Mary at the edge of the forest, standing beside a body. A young, extremely dirty boy with long shaggy black hair sat on the ground, with Mr. Dumfries’s head in his lap. The boy howled as he stroked the old man’s white hair. “What happened?” Janine asked. “You…

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. 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…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 47.5 — Mr. Dumfries Sets Out

Ch. 47.5 -- Mr. Dumfries paced back and forth in his living room. Pale gray light filtered in along the edges of the closed curtains. The gingerbread he had eaten for breakfast had filled him with strength and energy. He had bathed, trimmed his scraggly beard, and dressed in his best uniform. He now had…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 44.1 — Another Spell is Broken

CH. 44.1 – Ezra and Janine had just reached the hallway when someone pounded on the front door. Eli and Janine each grabbed a sword from the stand. Bernie stood ready to kick whoever was on the other side. “Who is it?” Janine said. “Your friends,” said a familiar voice. “It’s cold out here. Let…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 40.6 — Bernie Volunteers

Ch. 40.6 -- Mr. Dumfries crept into the royal stable. No one was about, but music and laugher drifted down from the apartments above the stable. He snuck along the row of stalls until he came to Bernie, who stood munching on a rack of hay. Bernie’s family hadn’t been able to do anything to…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 40.5 — Butterfingers Asks a Question

Ch. 40.5 -- Mr. Dumfries trudged along the road that led out of town. His head was bent. Every bone and muscle ached. He had spent the entire day trying to convince the people of Nelsonia that something was wrong, but no one would believe him. They had laughed at him and made fun of…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 22.4 — The Truth about the Donkey

Ch. 22.4 -- Janine took her pack out of the cart and patted the donkey’s head. “Thank you for all your hard work.” The donkey regarded her with large, sorrowful eyes. “You’re the first human I’ve met who could understand me. I used to be a boy. Is there any away you could get a…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 22.2 — Janine Meets Fritter

Ch. 22.2 -- The wheels of the cart creaked as they crept up the steep road that corkscrewed back and forth up into the mountains. Janine felt sorry for the little donkey that had to pull such a heavy load, so she got out and walked beside him. Sometimes she pushed the mail cart from…