Welcome to another
Saturday of Science Fiction & Fantasy snippets exchanged by writers.
My contribution this
week is from my fun space operetta with romance and mystery “Captured by the Hawk”
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Space pirate Black Hawk has trapped the spy Grey Kat and discovers her official identity.
Excerpt:
Black Hawk glanced up when she was ushered
into the room. His eyes lingered, registering astonishment at her red hair and
fair, freckled skin. He stood and paced around her with the supple grace of a
prowling tiger. He spoke in a deep resonant voice, “A dramatic change! Grey Kat
is entirely washed away.”
She was attracted strongly by the feline grace
of his body in motion. When he stood still, the image of raw, feral power was
replaced by the enigma of the Black Hawk, clothed entirely in black. She raised
her chin provocatively, and spoke in the haughty accent of the Solarian upper
class. “I am grateful for your kindness in providing me with clean clothes and
a comfortable room.”
He circled her again, insisting, “I know your
face! Where have I seen it?” He halted in front of her, staring with narrowed
eyes. She remained motionless and silent, only her eyes revealed
insolence.
“Wait,” he cried, with a confident smile
curving his lips. “I have it! You are Mistress Trina Sligo, daughter of the
Solarian diplomat.”
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Uh oh! He knows.
ReplyDeleteThe two-line description of Black Hawk is enough to evoke a precise image of him for me. Well done!
Thanks!
DeleteBut, it takes most of the book for her to uncover his secret.
Whoops! No one likes their cover being blown.
ReplyDeleteShe was prepared, since the brown dye washed off and she hopes for better treatment.
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