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. 49.1 — 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. 41.2 — A Hallway of Statues

Ch. 41.2 -- The door to the library opened, and Jay looked out, scowling. “Really, madam, couldn’t you wait until morning? It’s almost bedtime, and I am tired of being disturbed.” Zelda reached into her cloak pocket and threw a handful of sparkling dust into the air in front of Jay. The dragon opened his…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 40.1 — Mr. Dumfries Gets an Unexpected Visitor

CH. 40.1 – Josiah T. Dumfries the Eleventh sat in his rocking chair and stared into the fireplace. He should have been happy. The wood crackled, the flames danced, and the room was warm and cozy. A mug of steaming tea sat on the side table. He was retired now, with a decent pension. His…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch 39.8 — Enchantments in the Tulgey Woods

Ch. 39.8 – After a moment, Eli turned to MacQuire. “At my brother Ezra’s name day, you said he would have free passage through your lands and help when he needed it.” MacQuire nodded. “I kept my word. When Ezra left his castle, we guarded him through the Tulgey Woods until he reached the border…

Book Review: Pimpernel: Royal Ball

Pimpernel: Royal Ball – by Sheralyn Pratt -- Five Stars Wow, I mean wow. Sheralyn Pratt’s books keep getting better. I read all of the Rhea Jensen series and loved them. Pimpernel is the first book in this series, where much more is revealed about the world in which the characters live and who they…

On Vampires

Vampires have lurked in our worst nightmares since time began.  The early vampires were all evil, skulking through the darkest night, dooming those who were bitten.  In 1897 Bram Stoker created Dracula, who has to stay in his coffin all day and terrorizes the world by night.  But imaginitive story-tellers didn’t leave it there.  They…