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. 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. 49.3 — The Troll

Ch. 49.3 –  Mary and Queen Natalie were supposed to stay hidden in the woods, guarded by Mr. Dumfries and Bernie. That was the plan. They weren’t anywhere near the battle. They should have been safe. Unfortunately, they hadn’t counted on the lone troll who came crashing through the forest straight at them. Queen Natalie stood…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 48.4 — The Battle Begins

Ch. 48.4 -- After the troll king's proclamation, Ezra waited to see what his people on the other side of the valley would do.  They drew in closer to each other, but to their credit, not one of them surrendered. Ezra was so proud of them. King Tolgut threw back his head and laughed, revealing…

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. 46.4 — Zelda’s Lie

Ch. 46.4 -- Eli listened as Zelda continued her conversation with Jeeves in the hallway. “Eli was gone a long time from Nelsonia. He doesn’t remember it, but he was being held captive by an evil witch named Connie, who lives in the Tulgey Woods. She put a spell on him. During the day he seems…

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. 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…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 41.5 — A Temper Tantrum

Ch. 41.5 -- Nothing happened. Zelda stared in surprise at the sleeping prince. Then she kissed him again. Janine watched in astonishment as again, nothing happened. “No,” said Zelda. “This is impossible. My kiss was guaranteed to work. He said it would work!” Zelda slapped Ezra, but he didn’t wake up. Then she took out…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch 39.8 — Enchantments in the Tulgey Woods

Ch. 39.8 – After a moment, Eli turned to MacQuire. “At my brother Ezra’s name day, you said he would have free passage through your lands and help when he needed it.” MacQuire nodded. “I kept my word. When Ezra left his castle, we guarded him through the Tulgey Woods until he reached the border…