Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 25.3 — Jay Makes a Suggestion

Ch. 25.3 -- Janine slammed the door shut and locked it. Then she sank down against the door and burst into tears. Freddie sat in her lap and licked her face. Fritter came and sat beside her, holding her hand. Finally, she heaved a big sigh and ran a hand through her unruly hair. “Honestly,…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 21.5 — Janine Looks for a Job

Ch. 21.5 – Janine gritted her teeth. She should have known better. Name day gifts always turned out wrong. “I need a job.” Bee picked up The Nelsonia News from the counter. “Let’s see what the want ads have to say.” Janine read the date at the top of the front page. “Mr. Dumfries may…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 20.5 to 20.6 — The Axeman Cometh

Ch. 20.5 -- The Axeman Cometh Freddie growled. All the fur on his back stood up. Heart pounding, Janine hurried to catch up with Bee, who had been singing as she strolled along the path. “What’s wrong?” Bee asked. “There’s something or someone behind us.” “It’s that bad man,” said Freddie. He growled again. “Paul?”…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 18.1 — Lions and Tigers and… Mome Raths, Oh My!

Ch. 18.1 -- All Janine could see were trees, trees, and more trees. “Where’s that stream? I should have found it ages ago.” The ground began to shake. Something rumbled in the distance, but it was getting steadily closer. It sounded like a herd of giant animals coming right at her. Janine gathered Freddie up…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 16.1 to 16.4 — Janine Meets The Gingerbread Witch

Ch. 16.1 The Gingerbread House -- After days of trudging through the trees, Janine was relieved to come upon a clearing in the woods. A couple of goats grazed on the emerald grass that spread out before a cute little cottage. Chickens cackled as they pecked in the dirt and among the flowers under the…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 14.1 to 14.3 — Strawberry Jam and a Story

Ch 14.1 Strawberry Jam -- Janine knew enough to stay off the main roads, avoid people, and go towards the mountains in the distance – when she could see them. She spent most of her time struggling through the thick, dark woods. She had no idea where she was, or even if she was going…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 13.2 and 13.3 — Janine Gets Lost and Learns Something Really Creepy

Ch. 13.2 -- Janine Gets Lost Unfortunately, Janine did not have a good sense of direction. She tried to keep up with the cat, but he had an annoying habit of disappearing for stretches of time. All she could do was hope they were headed out of Saltonia. All that day and far into the…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch 12.1 and 12.2 – At the Kennels and Paul

Ch. 12.1 At the Kennels -- Janine gathered up her long skirts and raced through the stable yard to the kennels where the dogs were kept. She ran down the rows of pens, searching each one for Freddie. The dogs stared at her but didn’t say anything. “Where is he?” she asked them. The dogs…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 11.4 — The Fight

Ch. 11.4 -- Janine’s sister stood in the doorway. Princess Zelda Mary was stunningly beautiful. Her long, golden hair curled in perfect ringlets, and rosebuds twined in a circlet around her head. Zelda had smooth skin, blue eyes and full red lips, and her long canary-yellow gown shimmered and rustled when she moved. “Seven years…