Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 48.3 — The Enemy Revealed

Ch. 48.3 The Enemy Revealed --  Ezra stood on a branch of a towering spruce tree and looked down at the valley below them. He gulped as row after row of armed trolls emerged from the gaping wound in the earth and spilled into the meadow. The heavy beating of their drums pulsed in the air. On…

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. 47.1 — The Trouble with Fathers

Ch. 47.1 -- Janine, Ezra, and Fritter sat close together on the dragon’s back as they flew towards the castle of Nelsonia. Col had designed a harness/armor combination that included a saddle with multiple seats and handholds. That didn't stop Ezra from wrapping his arms around Janine. She found she didn't mind. He made her…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 44.8 — Jay to the Rescue

Ch. 44.8 – Ezra’s heart pounded as Jay banked and flew low over the huntsmen. Their faces were full of fear as they shouted and pointed upward. A few shot arrows at them, but the barbs just glanced off the dragon's hide. The horses screamed and bolted. “Ready?” said Jay. “Ready.” Fritter reached behind him…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 44.7 — Three Little Pigs

Ch. 44.7 -- For the first time, Janine experienced the wonder of flying as she, Fritter, and Ezra sat on the great dragon’s back, holding tight to a makeshift harness. Wind pushed against her face as they glided over a forest of dark green firs. The clouds in the sky blushed with pink and gold.…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 38.2 — Guests Coming

Ch. 38.2 -- Fritter looked up from the letter in his hands. “The last two girls will arrive in about three days.” “Have that many really been through here?” Janine had lost count after the first hundred. Fritter grimaced. “Yes, that many. And although Jay appreciates all the gifts -- especially the sheep -- he is…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 38.1 — Meanwhile, Back at the Dragon Cave

CH. 38.1 -- For several months, Jay B. R. Wokky’s cave became the most popular spot in the kingdom. Many girls came to kiss the prince. They came by royal coach. They came in wagons. They came by dogsled. When the snow melted and spring began, they came by horseback and wagon and on foot. All…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 36.2 — A Visit from Col and Bee

Ch. 36.2 -- “I’m so sorry, my dear, but we have to send a message to the castle.” Col looked at Janine with pity. Janine struggled not to cry. All this time she had been caring for this boy, spinning fantasies about the two of them, and he had turned out to be another prince.…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 35.2 — The Sleeping Prince

Ch. 35.2 -- After Janine had finished the dishes and read a story to the dragon, she went to the guest room, sat by the boy’s bed, and watched him sleep. The scar on his face gleamed faintly in the lamplight, but it did not detract from his physical beauty. She loved to watch the…