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…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 39.7 — Meals and Deals

CH 39.7 -- Connie gestured to a chair by the kitchen table. “Sit.” She seemed very calm. Shaking, Eli sank into the chair. Felix leaped onto a second chair, his whiskers quivering. Connie handed a kitchen towel to Eli. “Clean your sword and put it away. You don’t need it now.” After a moment Eli…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 39.6 — Granny, What Big Eyes you Have

Ch. 39.6 -- “Now, Paul, let’s not be hasty.” Connie’s voice now sounded as if it came from the werewolf in the bed. Suddenly, a steaming cup full of brown liquid appeared in Eli’s left hand. He sniffed. There was a distinct scent of Miracle Mix plus something else that smelled delicious. “Hurry,” whispered Felix. Eli…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 39.5 — The Play Begins

Ch 39.5 -- Paul continued to bang on the door and threaten them. Then he stopped. Something snapped, sounding like a wooden board. Eli heard the sounds of crunching. He held his breath and looked at the others. After a moment he realized what it was: Paul had broken off a piece of the roof…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 39.4 — The Werewolf

Ch. 39.4 – While Paul shouted outside the front door, Eli threw the red cloak over his clothes and drew the hood over his face. Then he sat on the stool by the bed. As he stared at the man in the bed, Eli remembered where he’d seen him before. “You’re MacQuire, the werewolf. You…

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,…