Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.5 — Zelda’s Plans

Ch. 49.5 – Zelda Mary, troll princess of Saltonia and Nelsonia, watched the battle from the tower window of Eli’s room. As the battle progressed, she kept Eli updated, gloating over the trolls’ easy victory. Eli lay on the bed under the blanket, pretending to be drugged, and waited for the signal. The gingerbread and Miracle…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.4 — Mary’s Revenge

Ch. 49.4 -- All the terrible things that Mary had suffered through the years rushed into her mind. If she went back into the tunnels with this troll, she would die. And what would they do to the queen? Her heart hammered and her insides turned to jelly as she thought of her new friend experiencing…

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. 47.6 — At the City Gates

Ch. 47.6 -- A drizzle began. By the time Mr. Dumfries reached the city gates, his cloak was beaded with drops. The two guards, who had been drinking and playing cards at a table under the eaves by the gates, stood up with sneers on their faces. “Well, well, if it isn’t old Gramps,” said…

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. 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. 41.7 — Trapped

CH. 41.7 -- Janine cried out in anguish. “You can’t do this.” Zelda sneered. “And who’s going to stop me?” Janine strained against the Grabberry Vines. “I am.” “You? Think again, little sister. Grabberry vines do not release their victims. As the plant grows, you will be slowly digested." Janine knew it was true. Her…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 28.3 — Mr. Dumfries Reveals the Truth

Ch. 28.3 -- Mr. Dumfries glanced over at his grandson, and then back at Ezra. “I gotta speak to you in private.” Ezra looked at Josiah the Thirteenth and motioned for him to leave. He obeyed, he but wasn’t happy about it. The door closed behind him. Ezra turned back to his friend. “Now, tell…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 18.1 — Lions and Tigers and… Mome Raths, Oh My!

Ch. 18.1 -- All Janine could see were trees, trees, and more trees. “Where’s that stream? I should have found it ages ago.” The ground began to shake. Something rumbled in the distance, but it was getting steadily closer. It sounded like a herd of giant animals coming right at her. Janine gathered Freddie up…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch 11.7 and 11.8 — A Banquet and The Ball

Ch. 11.7 A Banquet Janine’s maid, Helga, scolded her as she shoved her into a plain, floor length gray silk dress and then braided her hair into two stiff plaits, with no ribbons or bows. Helga didn’t bother putting any soothing creams on the scratches and bruises on Janine’s face and arms. Janine didn’t resist.…