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. 43.6 — The Fair Princess

Ch. 43.6 -- Prince Ezra regarded Janine intently. “Troll.” “What?” Janine gasped and stepped back. “Sorry, not you. Your sister. Or rather, the one pretending to be your sister.” His voice was hoarse and scratchy. "We have to stop her." She stared at him in shock, speechless. He grinned and sat up. “Hello, Janine. All…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 21.4 — Oh, No! Not another Gift

Ch. 21.4 – By the time Janine finished the tale of her life, none of their eyes were dry. Col cleared his throat. “You know, Janie, I never got to give you my gift on your name day.” Bee, who had been gathering dishes from the table, stopped and frowned at him. “I don’t think…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 4.2 — The Wizard’s Gift

Ch. 4.2 -- Wizard Colin knelt beside the boys, laid his staff on the floor, and opened his satchel. He put on some white gloves, took out a blue washcloth, and began to gently clean the blood from the children’s skin. To Eli’s surprise, as soon as the washcloth touched his burning skin, the pain…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 12.6 – 12.8 — Janine’s Name Day Gifts

Ch 12.6 -- Janine Looks in the Book Janine opened the old leather-bound book. It held the family records: births, marriages, deaths, and most importantly, the pronouncement of gifts given by their magical allies. She ran a finger down the lists of names. Old Bob looked over her shoulder. “You know, these gifts always seem…

Jay B.R.Wokky Ch. 10.2 — Flight

Ch 10.2 --  Wizard Colin grabbed Bernice’s hand and waved his free hand over both of them. “Illusium.” Both of them vanished. Colin and Bernice fled past the angry king and the screaming queen, dodged the milling guests and soldiers, and hurried from the platform. They pushed their way through the crowd and made it…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 10.1 — Another Name Day Goes Wrong

Ch. 10.1 -- News of Prince Ezra’s name day spread to the other kingdoms, and the king and queen of Saltonia were taking no chances. Their new daughter’s name day was moved to June. Invitations were checked and double checked. All the important people in Saltonia plus dignitaries from the neighboring kingdoms received an invitation,…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 9 — Jay Receives Another Invitation

Ch. 9 -- Fritter dashed into the treasure room waving a large envelope. “Sire, wake up! An invitation has come.” Jay opened one eye. “Oh? Who’s bothering me this time?” Fritter took a slim silver knife, opened the envelope, and scanned the thick, cream-colored invitation inside. “It’s from the king and queen of Saltonia. They’re inviting…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 3.3 — The Dragon’s Curse

Ch. 3.3 -- The people looked up and began to cheer. “The dragon! The dragon is coming.” But their cheers stopped when Jay opened his mouth and roared, sending out a flame that set the flags above the castle burning. Jay swooped over the castle walls and down into the courtyard. With a terrible bellow,…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 3.1 — The Name Day Celebration and Ch 3.2 The Gifts

Ch. 3.1 -- Jay circled in the air high above the castle. His eyes were even better than an eagle’s, and he noted the details below him with growing anger. “I was right. Everyone was invited except for me.” South of the castle in the meadow, a great feast had been set out on tables,…