I'm slowly bringing out snippets from "Genesis," a story that I'd written long ago. So, if you didn't catch the previous snippets,catch the story so far
Azrael is out for blood (and money), but Gabriel is taking a different stance in today's excerpt:
Gabriel made no move of self-defense, from the blow everyone knew was coming. Instead, he merely gave a stern look at his attacker. “Leave us be, before you do something you’ll regret.”I'd thought last week's snippet was going to be the end of everyone's wait...such is life, I suppose. Be sure to come back next week for yet another installment. Again, I always enjoy your comments!
The hairy beast growled in anger. “Defend yourself, fool!”
The sternness continued. “My Defender is all I need.”
“I’ll take great pleasure in gutting you, then.” Azrael’s laugh came from deep in his throat, and made me shiver.
Well, that was kind of ballsy!
ReplyDeleteIt's only ballsy if he ends up dead on the floor. :-)
ReplyDeleteGabriel's brave! :D
ReplyDeleteOh, ouchie-about-to-come!! Had me flinching in anticipation. Dang! I have to wait until next week to see if Gabriel survives...I think he will. He's the star, isn't he? ;P Good stuff as always!!
ReplyDeleteI want to know who his Defender is! If he's that good to give Gabriel so much confidence, can I also hire him?
ReplyDeleteI'll be peeking through my fingers for a week, now, thank-you-very-much!
ReplyDeleteYou've kept up the tension of one scene for weeks. And you've done it really well, because I've still got this tightly wound dread, with the barest pinprick of hope that Gabriel/his Defender is as badass as he seems.
ReplyDeleteWonder what Gabriel's Defender is?
ReplyDeleteAlthough it would be an interesting twist to have Gabriel end up dead, I think we probably know who's going to prevail in this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, everyone! :-)
His Defender? Intrigued!
ReplyDeleteThe tension is high here. Can't wait for the next snippet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! :-)
ReplyDeleteGabriel is either very brave or very foolish. Guess I'll wait to see which it is.
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