Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Escape - New Characters #MFRWHooks #BWLAuthor #fantasy #all ages

 

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Two sets of halfling twins, Ashlea, Brandien, Jaydren and Kylandra sent away from their home by their parents to protect them from trouble, search for mentors to teach them how to use their affinities. Each of these young teens has an affinity for one of the elements. Ash for Air, Bran for Water, Jay for Earth and Ky for Fire. During the escape, they face many problems forcing them to use their affinities by trial and error. They also meet Alizand, the son of the ruling prince of Wesren. Zand has an affinity for Fire and this will keep him from gaining the rule. Dom Senet, an advisor to his father, and once a friend of the quartet’s parents suspects Zand’s affinity. He wishes to corrupt the teen and use him to gain control of the four princedoms of the land and of the highlands. The evil dom has all four affinities. The four must reach a secret place and find teachers before the evil man discovers them

Excerpt

Bran followed her into the alley. A pair of scruffy boys held a child. One slapped her. When Ky yelled a second time, the ruffians dropped the child and ran. Ky chased after them.

 “Come back and help me.” Bran knelt beside the little girl. Her face was bloody. One arm was twisted. He found a gash on her leg that bled with a steady flow. He applied pressure to the area. “Ky, can you send fire through my hands. I need to stop the bleeding.” She put her hands over his. He felt warmth and then heat. He removed his hands and sighed when the bleeding didn’t begin anew. 

“What do we do now?” Ky asked. “We can’t leave her here. We need to take care of her. Carry the basket and I’ll bring her.” “What will Ash say?”

 He looked up. “Won’t matter. I can’t leave this child in this alley. We’ve no idea where she lives.” Ky helped him stand. He tightened his hold on the small girl and made his way around the debris littering the ground. Ky ran ahead and opened the gate. Once inside, he strode to the house. 

What will you need?” Ky asked. 

“Water to clean the wounds and for a tea.”

 “I’ll get it.” She opened the door and set the basket down.

 Bran carried the child to where their sleep sacques lay. He placed her on his and dropped his backpack to the floor beside his poncho. 

“What have you done?” Ash asked.

 Bran rose and went for the pack of herbs. “Found her. Two ruffians attacked the child. Ky and I chased them away.”

 “Why bring her here?”

 “Where else could I take her?”

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3 comments:

Kayelle Allen said...

Love that they show compassion and have empathy toward the child. Shows a lot of character.

Tina Donahue said...

Murder & Mint Tea - Love the title. :)

Lisabet Sarai said...

And I love the feline on the cover...!