Welcome to another
Saturday of Science Fiction & Fantasy snippets exchanged by writers.
My contribution this
week is from Grand Master’s Pawn, which will be released on March 5th.
Excerpt:
A familiar ebullient voice called, “Hello, my
fellow pawns!” and Gary sauntered from the stone path to their table. A large
ruby glinted on his neckband, almost matching the fiery red of his hair. He
touched a finger to the red jewel and boasted, “My Grand Master rewarded me
with a valuable gem.”
Violet blinked at the flash of red. “Very
colorful!” she said, disgusted by his ostentation. An alarm rang in her mind
and she stiffened. Did Gary have the crystal stolen from the Elyrians?
“You were correct about the diversity of the
Grand Masters, Lira,” he said, nodding at the cat-like alien. “My Grand Master
is female. She admires beauty above all else.”
His words struck a dissonant chord in
Violet’s critical mind, while she said, “I am glad she treats you well.”
“Oh, she pampers me with riches,” Gary said
with a disdainful smirk. “I’ll be able to retire in luxury after the first year
of my contract.” He stared at Violet’s neckband and taunted, “Your pawn collar
is still plain metal. Is your Grand Master a miser?”
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You've given us a very clear picture of Gary in just a few lines - and he's repulsive! Nice characterisation.
ReplyDeleteSo is his Grand Master!
DeleteAn excellent snippet. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCary, I couldn't find your post!
DeleteOoh! I don't like Gary. And to have me this miffed at him in just a few sentences indicates you wrote this scene well.
ReplyDeleteMay I punch him in the teeth?
Of course! And don't forget the beauty-loving Grand Master!
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