Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 176- Carina

It’s time forΒ Weekend Writing Warriors!Β Every Sunday, a bunch of writers post 8-10-sentence snippets from their WIPs on their blogs. There’s a lot of reading, commenting and great writing. Click on the link to see the full list.

After getting stuck for a few weeks, I’m back to writing! I guess the middle of the middle book is always especially middle-y. That always spells trouble for me.

Continuing with Sword of Destiny. It’s been a few weeks since the king visited Carina in her cell, and she’s heard nothing more from him. Duke Magnus Torsen is the king’s best friend, commander in chief, and a former commander of Carina’s.

When the door next opened it was Magnus Torsen, walking into the cell with a pronounced limp.

β€œYour Grace!” Carina sprang to her feet, β€œyou’re hurt,” she said, forgetting he was no longer a friend.

β€œGetting better every day,” Magnus looked at her carefully, β€œBornholm was a terrible battle.”

Carina nodded, unable to speak.

β€œI’m so sorry about Tor; a good man and a better friend. I’m sure you miss him terribly. I know I do.”

Carina looked down.

β€œThe king thought it might be better if I talked to you.”

The king was probably right; Magnus had always been the kind of commander who impressed with a calm confidence and Carina always obeyed him without a second thought, just as she had Tor.

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33 Comments on “Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 176- Carina

  1. She’s stronger than he gives her credit for. Good that they show respect for each other before the negotiations begin.

  2. I can’t wait to get to the middle of my story. I’m stuck on Chapter Three!!! I’ve never been stuck so early in a story. GAH! Glad you’re back writing. Nice snippet.

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