Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.3 — Mr. Dumfries Says Goodbye

Ch. 50.3 –  Janine waited patiently for her potion to work. At last Mr. Dumfries opened his eyes. He tried to move and cried out in pain. “What happened?” Bernie yelled and flung himself onto Mr. Dumfries. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.” The old man groaned. His hands shook as he put his arms around…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 50.2 — Bernie

Ch. 50.2 – Janine found Queen Natalie and Mary at the edge of the forest, standing beside a body. A young, extremely dirty boy with long shaggy black hair sat on the ground, with Mr. Dumfries’s head in his lap. The boy howled as he stroked the old man’s white hair. “What happened?” Janine asked. “You…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.6 — Zelda’s Battle

Ch. 49.6 -- Zelda’s eyes burned with hatred. “Goodbye, Prince Eli. I won’t miss you at all.” Eli threw off the blanket and sprang from the bed. In his hand was a vorpal sword with a blue blade. Zelda glanced at the sword and cursed. “You never took that last dose, did you?” He didn’t answer…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.2 — What Happened to Felix

Ch. 49.2 --  Janine screamed. Prince Korim held up the limp cat and smirked at them. Then the fey prince tossed the body into the trees. He nudged his horse and started for Janine once more, but someone on a white horse charged towards him, roaring with anger. “He was worth ten of you!” Old Bob…

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. 45.2 — The Princes Repent

Ch. 45.2 – Janine leaned on the fence and watched as the three pigs woke up, groggy and disoriented. They moaned about their bruises and headaches, and then looked around them, confused. “Where are we?” said one pig. Jay, who was curled in the wide space outside the pen, grinned, and a wisp of smoke curled…

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.…