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. 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. 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. 40.3 — Into The Storm

Ch. 40.3 -- Prince Eli struggled through the snow, leading his poor, exhausted horse. He had tried to follow Connie’s directions, but it was hopeless. How could anyone see anything in this storm? And it was supposed to be spring! And where was the cat? Felix was supposed to be helping him, not popping away for…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 38.1 — Meanwhile, Back at the Dragon Cave

CH. 38.1 -- For several months, Jay B. R. Wokky’s cave became the most popular spot in the kingdom. Many girls came to kiss the prince. They came by royal coach. They came in wagons. They came by dogsled. When the snow melted and spring began, they came by horseback and wagon and on foot. All…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch 37.2 — Felix Gives some Advice

CH. 37.2 -- When Eli closed the door of his room, the cat appeared on his bed. “Well?” said the cat. Eli tossed him a strawberry tart, which Felix devoured. Eli paced back and forth as he went through all that he’d heard. If his father died now, who would rule Nelsonia? Esther was newly…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 37.1 — What Really Happened to Eli

CH 37.1 -- Eli kept his cloak on and his hood pulled down over his face as he made his way through the inn’s crowded common room to a table in the back. A young woman with flushed cheeks and tired eyes brought him a thick stew and a round loaf of bread along with…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 36.9 — News about Prince Eli

Ch 36.9 -- Mr. Boddikins, the royal court recorder, knocked on the door, then came in and bowed to Queen Natalie. “Your Majesty, if I may interrupt?” “What is it?” She looked up from the legal papers she had been studying as she sat by her husband’s bed. “I just received a message from Saltonia, in…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 21.5 — Janine Looks for a Job

Ch. 21.5 – Janine gritted her teeth. She should have known better. Name day gifts always turned out wrong. “I need a job.” Bee picked up The Nelsonia News from the counter. “Let’s see what the want ads have to say.” Janine read the date at the top of the front page. “Mr. Dumfries may…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 14.1 to 14.3 — Strawberry Jam and a Story

Ch 14.1 Strawberry Jam -- Janine knew enough to stay off the main roads, avoid people, and go towards the mountains in the distance – when she could see them. She spent most of her time struggling through the thick, dark woods. She had no idea where she was, or even if she was going…