A Movie Review Instead – This Beautiful Fantastic

It has been pouring for two days. What with the rain and the stay at home situation, I have been feeling quite restless. Then last night I found this amazing movie. This Beautiful Fantastic is a 2016 British romantic drama, written and directed by Simon Aboud. Bella Brown was abandoned as a baby in an…

Book Review: Sherlock, Lupin and Me: The Dark Lady

I’m a fan of Sherlock Holmes. Through the years I’ve come across many versions and spin-offs of the original books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and I’ve enjoyed them all.  Here is yet another: Sherlock, Lupin, and Me: The Dark Lady, written by Irene Adler. Actually, the authors are Pierdomenico Baccalario and Alessandro Gatti. The…

Book Review: The Traitor’s Son

Fifteen-year-old Lasgol lives a hard life in a small village in the snowy north. He is hated and persecuted because his father, a Ranger, (one of the elite guards of the king and a protector of the realm) betrayed the king and tried to murder him. Lasgol believes his father is innocent, but he has…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.5 — Around the Campfire

Ch. 50.5 -- A week later, Mary sat with Col, Bee and Felix at the edge of the valley. A crackling fire warmed their feet and lit up their faces with a rosy glow. Behind them a tent had been set up. Mary knew from peeking in the door that it was a lot bigger inside…

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. 47.4 — Fritter’s Mistake

CH 47.4 -- Several gnomes cleared away the brush from a round door, and Butterfingers used his bundle of keys to unlock it. O’Henry and his men marched inside the gaping maw, followed by the group of gnomes who had flown in from the Tulgey Woods. Janine gulped. This was it. Her heart began to…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 47.3 — At the Secret Entrance

Ch. 47.3 – At the Secret Entrance -- Jay set his passengers down in a grassy valley hidden from the castle by tall trees. “You know what to do.” The rest of the team, who were mostly gnomes, headed for the trees, but Janine walked until she stood in front of the dragon’s paws and…

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. 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. 36.5 — Meanwhile, Back at the Castle

CH. 36.5 -- Queen Natalie sat up and almost screamed. A creature with glowing eyes stood at the foot of her bed. Fear hammered through her as she clutched her blankets to her chest and wished for a knife in her hand. “Who are you?” “I won’t hurt you, Your Majesty. My name is Butterfingers…