Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 171- Henryk
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I’m working on Sword of Destiny, the sequel to Shield of Kings. Henryk Brun is a rebel officer and close friend to Carina. He’s been tasked with defending her home and little son while she’s out on campaign. Lisbet Karsten is the king’s general and has just surrendered to Henryk for some reason. Edited and weirdly punctuated to fit. Spoilers for the end of Shield of Kings.
byOnce the door had shut behind them and theyβd both sat down, Henryk asked, βNow what in the name of all the gods is going on?β
βA disaster for our cause,β Karsten said, βsince your friend Carina Felsing is the kingβs captive.β
Henryk couldnβt think what she meant by βour cause,β but there was no question Carinaβs capture was a disaster for him personally and for the rebellion.
βWhat happened?β he asked, his mouth dry.
βLong story,β Karsten leaned back in her chair as if she had all the time in the world to tell it, βbut it ends with the countess on her way to the Vastivik dungeon last time I saw her.β
βHoly Mother save us,β Henryk murmured, βis the king is willing to negotiate an exchange?β
βHe might be, but you have no one of equivalent rank to exchange.β
βTrue,β Henryk looked at Karsten. βThough now I have you. And Iβd like to know why.β
I see the suspense has not abated in the new book! π
I do what I can. π
Wheels with wheels, as usual with your stories!
I figure as long as Iβm confused Iβm hopefully confusing the reader too, but in a good way. π
I’d like to know why, too!
I finished reading Blood of the Empire yesterday. I hope we’ll see more of Anton and you’ll be nicer to him(and my poor heart).
Youβll get lots of Anton in the next books. Whether Iβll be nicer to him remains to be seen. π
You’re so mean! π I was happy for Braeden. About time he got to have(and hopefully keep) some happiness.
I definitely wanted Braeden to get a happy ending. I really put the poor guy through a lot.
Well, that’s an interesting twist. Great snippet!
Thank you!
Nothing is ever simple, is it? Love all the twists and turns.
Keep everyone guessing, including me!
And the plot thickens! Happy writing! Also my blog link isn’t working, so here’s my post! http://amybraunauthor.com/sunday-snippet-i-got-the-charm-and-you-got-the-glower/
20 chapters on from this, I might have thickened it too much. π
Ah, complications! I love plots.
I live for the scheming π
I like it! There’s so many twists!
Hmmm – the word “why” is so significant in this. Good job.
Tweeted.
Itβs definitely a peculiar situation!
“Though now I have you.” Outstanding line!
Thank you! π
What a twist. I’m curious to know more.
You always have such complex goings-on that I’m in awe especially because you never lose control of all the threads. Great snippet, loved the ending.
Thank you! It always feels out of control until editing happens π
She had to have known he’d try to exchange her if she’s that powerful. So why give herself up? Or rather, who’s playing whom? Excellent plot twist!
She has a plan up her sleeve. Which I may or may not divulge eventually π
Nice twist. Love it.
That is suspicious as heck. Some sort of plan is happening here. Intriguing!
Intense snippet. Can’t wait to see her response.
Hum, Karsten better be cautious, Henryk doesn’t seem very friendly.
Heβs not. At least, not yet.
I love the twists and turns too, I can’t believe how you manage to keep all the balls in the air without dropping them, but somehow you do! π
I drop them constantly, then try to pick them all up again during editing. π