23 March 2012

SFFS: A Snippet From "Hidden From View"

Welcome to another installment of Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday here on the blog (and make sure to go visit all of the other SFFS writers through that link). Being as how I'm not yet ready to spring anything from my WIP novel Resurrection on the public yet, but I still feel like WIP-ping a few folks out there in the cyber-lands, I'm going to present this small snippet from my in-process story "Hidden From View" featuring one of my favorite bit characters from the Aston West Universe, Rachel Caine (with all of the usual disclaimers about this being first draft material):

In all the time I’d been working with Rachel Caine, I couldn’t remember her in anything less than a pleasant mood. So, when I sat in the cushioned bench seat across from her and saw her chocolate-colored brow all furrowed, and the frown upon her lips, it set me back.

“Something wrong?” I asked.

Her normally glimmering brown eyes penetrated deep into me, and her voice was curt, furthering the confusion on my part. “You could say that.”

It didn’t take much on my part to make a connection. “You called me here to fix it, I’m guessing.”

If you enjoyed this, since "Hidden From View" is not yet available to read in full, be sure to check out Rachel Caine's first appearance in "Conventional Wisdom", one of the stories from my Dead or Alive collection!

19 comments:

Gayle said...

Ooh, I wonder what's happened.

T. M. Hunter said...

Hopefully I find out by the end of the story as well...hee hee. ;-)

Patrick Stutzman said...

It must be something serious to worry her like that. I hope he comes through for her! Nice little snippet!

JC Cassels said...

I love a good problem that furrows a brow!

Melisse Aires said...

Rachel sounds interesting adn I'm expecting Adventure!

T. M. Hunter said...

Thanks for stopping by, everyone! If the story sticks to the current script, it should definitely be an interesting and exciting problem!

TKToppin said...

Sounds good. Another adventure unfolds...cannot wait!

Misa said...

I wonder what she wants him to "fix"?

T. M. Hunter said...

I guess I can give it away (since it may change anyway), but she had something a bit...shall we say "personal" stolen from her, and she wants it back at any cost.

Thanks for stopping by everyone!

Liana Brooks said...

Very intriguing. I like where you're going with this. :o)

T. M. Hunter said...

Thanks! I hit a stumbling block while overseas, and since then, nothing seems to work for the rest of the story...but here's hoping...... :-)

Sue Ann Bowling said...

Fix it, or really mess it up?

T. M. Hunter said...

With Aston, anything is possible...

Nicole Galloway said...

I loved the snippet. Rachel Caine sounds exactly like me - cheerful, positive and always needing help from someone. I'm excited to see how much help he will be. Loved the set up. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

T. M. Hunter said...

I've heard through the grapevine (and those who've seen previous short story snippets already know the secret) that some of my stories from the anthology are actually available for free if you visit my website...

If you like Rachel, you might even like her more if you read her previous story... ;-)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angelia Almos/Angie Derek said...

Sounds like the beginning of an adventure.

T. M. Hunter said...

I'd like to think so. Thanks for stopping by!

Pippa Jay said...

Must be damn serious then.

T. M. Hunter said...

It is to her, that's for sure!