Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 48.2 — The Real Princess

Ch. 48.2  The Real Princess -- “Do you remember anything about before?” Natalie asked. “Your real mother and father?” Mole couldn’t remember what they looked like, but she had a faint memory of sitting on her mother's lap, listening to her sing. She knew she had a brother and sisters, but they were just shadows. Mole…

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. 46.3 — Eli is Trapped

Ch 46.3 – Eli waited for midnight. His room in the castle was dark, and the night was unusually quiet. At last the poison wore off. Sweating and gasping, he rolled out of bed. His arms shook as he got to his knees. He crawled to the door and opened it, expecting to find his…

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. 44.1 — Another Spell is Broken

CH. 44.1 – Ezra and Janine had just reached the hallway when someone pounded on the front door. Eli and Janine each grabbed a sword from the stand. Bernie stood ready to kick whoever was on the other side. “Who is it?” Janine said. “Your friends,” said a familiar voice. “It’s cold out here. Let…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 42.5 — Eli’s Last Wish

Ch 42.5 – Zelda sneered at Eli. “Does it matter? Since the day she was stolen away, her name has been Mole.” She continued to search her bag. Eli was furious. He leaped to his feet and tackled Zelda, sending her sprawling and the glowing ball rolling down the passageway. With his hands bound, he could…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 42.4 — The Truth about Mole

CH 42.4 -- They ran for another hour. Without warning Zelda sat down. Eli and the girl collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily. Zelda began to rummage through her knapsack. She took out a ball and shook it. “Wake up, bug face. I need some light.” From within the ball, a faint glow revealed a…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 42.3 — Mole

Ch 42.3 -- Zelda curtsied to the troll prince. “Of course, Sire. And by the way, I require a maid servant.” “What happened to the last one?” “She met with an unfortunate accident. But she was delicious.” Zelda giggled. Horror swept through Eli. The troll prince grabbed Zelda by the collar, yanked her off her…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 42.2 — The Mountain Prince

Ch. 42.2 – Eli hung from Zelda’s back, dizzy and nauseated. The stench in the cave slid into his nostrils like thick mucus. He gagged. After the bone-deep cold, the heat from the roaring fires was almost unbearable. All around him were the sounds of hammering and pounding on stone, cracking of whips, harsh commands…

Jay B. R. Wokky — Ch. 41.6 — Prince Eli Meets his Betrothed at Last

Ch. 41.6 -- Janine reached the front hallway just as the front door opened. A single candle flickered from the lantern which hung high above the door, revealing a man dusted in snow. He entered the cave, leading a horse, then shut the door. The horse put his head down, blowing hard. Prince Eli stamped…