In the meantime, I thought I would post a very short blurb from a story idea that hit me today. I might post it in chapters on nifty, since I've got a good chunk of the first chapter fleshed out. I need to refine it more, especially some of the concepts, so this is probably not going to be the final version, BUT I felt like I needed to post something with a little meat to it.
So, without further adieu, here is an excerpt from the first chapter of a new fantasy story, "Lost To the Night."
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"Uncle
Roberto!"
A
little form burst from the door and ran to me, shoulder length brunette
ringlets bouncing behind her as she hurried over the gravel drive to me.
Isabella was the human child that Paulo had raised from an infant. He had taken
her in when her mother was killed by an incredibly violent vampire and raised
her as his own. She was his one true love in the world, and every person who
came into contact with her instantly adored her.
Despite
my mood and my fears, the sight of the young girl brought a smile to my face. I
caught her as she leapt into my arms, cradling her tightly and closing my eyes.
For just a moment, the world was better. With her there, I could let myself
forget everything. I stroked her hair tenderly, a wave of emotions crashing
over me and stealing the breath from my throat.
"I've
missed you, mi pequeña," I managed to croak out.
Her
arms tightened around my neck as she leaned against me. "I missed you too,
Uncle Roberto. Are you staying?"
I
pulled back gently to gaze into her beautiful blue grey eyes. "I cannot
stay long, Isabella. I have business soon. But I must speak with your father
before I go."
She
looked disappointed, but nodded obediently. "You'll come back very soon,
won't you?"
I
smiled in spite of myself. "I promise."
As
I set her on her feet, she took my hand and led me into the house. A servant
stood at the door, waiting to take my coat. I slid it from my shoulders and
handed it over.
"Please
tell Paulo that I must speak with him immediately."
