Jay B. R. Wokky – Epilogue or What Happened Afterwards

Epilogue -- Life was filled with much joy after that. Matthew was a much better person after his experience as a pig, and he became known as a wise and merciful king. His reign was noted for its peace. He and Ella had three more children, and they invited all the extended family and their friends…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.7 — Eli and Mary

Ch. 50.7 –- Someone sat down next to Mary. She jumped away, heart racing. “Hello, Mary.” She recognized his voice. He threw back his hood, and the firelight danced on his face. He was Eli, the prince who had been captured by Zelda; the young man who had miraculously given her back her voice. She studied…

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. 47.5 — Mr. Dumfries Sets Out

Ch. 47.5 -- Mr. Dumfries paced back and forth in his living room. Pale gray light filtered in along the edges of the closed curtains. The gingerbread he had eaten for breakfast had filled him with strength and energy. He had bathed, trimmed his scraggly beard, and dressed in his best uniform. He now had…

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. 46.2 — Rescue

Ch. 46.2 – Miss Pringle walked between the four enormous guards. Her heart was full of misery. She expected to be thrown in prison, or even executed. All her life’s work would be for naught. The night was dark, lit only by the stars and the street lamps. The air was heavy, the silence oppressive. Suddenly,…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 46.1 — Miss Pringle gets some Unwelcome Visitors

CH.46.1 –  Miss Lettie Pringle had swept, dusted the shelves and tables, tidied up the trays of movable type, and was about to turn out the lights of the Nosey News office, when someone began to pound on the door. Lettie glanced nervously around her. No one ever came by this time of night. Her…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 44.6 — The Council of War

Ch. 44.6 -- “Count me in,” said a new voice. In came a small gnome wearing a cloak and a sword. “Butterfingers!” Ezra rushed over and gave his friend a hug. “What happened to you?” “Long story, but I’ve brought some friends.” They grinned at each other. To Janine’s surprise, a horde of armed gnomes…