Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.6 — Felix Keeps a Promise

Chapter 50.6 -- Mary watched their expressions carefully, amazed that Felix was so brash to a powerful fey. Yet the boy seemed to have no fear at all. Old Bob frowned at Felix. “You would be welcome in my house. As my nephew, you are my heir.” Felix shook his head. “Why would you want me?…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.4 — The Last Words of King Francis

Ch. 50.4 –  The gnomes found Janine and Ezra in different sections of the valley and escorted them to the castle. When they met at the door, Ezra took Janine's hand. "Please, come with me," Ezra said. They hurried up the stairs to the second floor and found Ezra's brothers, mother, sister-in-law, and nephew in…

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. 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. 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. 45.2 — The Princes Repent

Ch. 45.2 – Janine leaned on the fence and watched as the three pigs woke up, groggy and disoriented. They moaned about their bruises and headaches, and then looked around them, confused. “Where are we?” said one pig. Jay, who was curled in the wide space outside the pen, grinned, and a wisp of smoke curled…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 44.5 — Time to Wake Up

CH. 44.5 -- In spite of the serious circumstances, Ezra couldn't help whistling as he helped Janine with the recipe. He was awake, and he'd never felt better. He especially liked the way Janine blushed when she glanced at him. When measured, the salty liquid in the vial equaled the four tablespoons they needed to…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 44.4 — A Promise to the Dragon

Ch. 44.4 – For a few moments the dragon said nothing. “Why should I believe you?” Felix spoke through his agony. “I’ve seen them: the sweetest little girl who thinks you are a hero. A prince who will become one of your dearest friends. A gnome who loves and admires you. A wizard and a witch…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 26.3 — Eli Protests

Ch 26.3 -- Eli wished he’d never come on this expedition. He wished he’d never said anything about the bandersnatches. Now it was too late. “Look, these heads may be similar to a dragon’s head, but they’re not exactly the same. For one thing, they’re smaller, and their skin is red.” Matthew kicked the severed…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 26.1 — Bandersnatches

CH 26.1 -- Matthew, Mark, and Eli walked back down the path. There had been no sign of the dragon, the fair maiden had turned out to be ugly and bad tempered, and all their boasting about killing the dragon and bringing home a princess had been in vain. “Now what are we going to…