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I've picked up directly from two weeks ago when Kad started to consider the idea of remaining downriver for the night, and heading upstream into the mountains after sunrise . Creative punctuation in use today.
Fode answered, his voice low enough that a casual listener wouldn't hear his words. "Your friend does present a particular challenge, but like I said, I know people who'd be willing to put you up, all of you... for the right money." He looked around the room and when his eyes settled back on Kad, he added, "Money always has the final say."
Kad didn't need to be told that; he knew how things worked. There weren't many times when money didn't have the final say, even when it came to turning in a so-called friend who was harboring a "savage". Still, something told him to trust this guy. He glanced at his companions one more time, allowing his eyes to linger on Tayden. The full weight of his friend's safety, likely his very life, rested on Kad's shoulders, a reminder of how much he was going to risk when he agreed to Fode's offer.
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That's it. What jumps out at you, good or bad? I'd love to hear it. Thank you so much for reading this.
Sounds intriguing and I love that line about money having the final say. Sorry, I've been away from this for awhile and am not familiar with the story, but it held my interest. Great writing as always, Teresa! ☺
ReplyDeleteThanks, so much, Debbie!
DeleteSad but true, money does always have the final say. For some reason his instincts might be telling him to trust Fode, but I'm feeling the exact opposite. Then again, they don't have that many options do they? Great snippet, as always, Teresa!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elyzabeth. Yep. Options are limited. :-)
DeleteTerrific tension in this scene, Teresa!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steven!
DeleteYou've really captured his difficulty with trust as he considers the safety of his friends. Great 8!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gem :-)
DeleteI liked the way you set the scene. Reminded me of Peter Lorre in "Casablanca."
ReplyDeleteNeat! Thank you, Chip. ;-)
DeleteI like how you're drawing out the tension in the whole scene. I think you've got the right amount of detail here; we know what the risks are without you having to spell everything out.
ReplyDeleteI am worried that somebody might still attack them, though!
Thanks, Marcia. :-) Glad the details aren't over or under done. :-)
DeleteIntense, high stakes going on here. A very effective scene!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Veronica. Great to hear that. :-)
DeleteGreat tension. There's always something. Nicely done, Teresa.
ReplyDeleteAlways is, huh? It's good for storytellers, though. :-) Thanks for visiting.
DeleteYes, money has the final say. And the uncertainty around this decision - to trust or not? - comes across clearly, with subtle reminders that "money talks" cuts both ways.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ian. :-)
DeleteGreat tension. You've raised the stakes and leave the reader breathless to see what happens next. Well done.
ReplyDelete:-) Thanks, Tina!
DeleteI can't think of anything to add to the conversation. It's a lovely snippet. You should be very proud of it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jess. :-)
DeleteHe must protect his charge. A wonderful man is he and heavy is his burden to make the right choices. Excellent eight.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Charmaine. :-)
DeleteI like this a lot! Some great tension, and even though I am reading out of context, I can still understand enough about their relationships, to see that this could be a betrayal, and I feel Kad's conflict. Great 8 :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Victoria. :-)
DeleteKad has a good judge of character from the sound of it. Wonder what will happen next once he accepts Fode's offer. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lorien. :-)
DeleteI hope his instincts are right and that money talks to his advantage.
ReplyDeleteMe too. :-) Thanks, Carrie-Anne.
DeleteI'd still like a physical description of what makes Tayden different.
ReplyDeleteComing. :-) Thanks for visiting, Sue Ann.
DeleteLots of tension. Hope he made the right decision. I'm curious about how Tayden is different myself.
ReplyDelete:-) Thanks for visiting, Elaine.
DeleteI love your style of writing, Teresa, and I'm really enjoying this story---it's frustrating to be restricted to only eight sentences of it at a time! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm assuming that even if Tayden was shunned by his own people for being an albino/very light skinned (was that right?), he still looks enough like his people to be shunned by those who believe them to be inferior?
Thanks, Sarah. Your words are very encouraging. :-)
DeleteThis is the first time that I recall hearing Tayden described as a "savage" - reminds me of the old Westerns and Native Americans. I am curious exactly what sets him apart.
ReplyDeleteReally curious as to whether this Fode can be trusted? Good snippet.
Thanks, Chelle! :-)
DeleteAhhhh! I need more...but, hopefully if I'm patient, I'll get another dose in seven days : )
ReplyDeleteThanks, Millie!
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