06 April 2012

SFFS: A Snippet from "Double Trouble"

Welcome to another installment of Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday here on the blog (make sure to go visit all of the other SFFS writers through that link). For those who read last week's snippet from "Deadly Decisions", there seemed to be a large consensus among everyone who wanted to read more about Kasey. So this week, I'm planning to bring out a snippet from another of her stories.

Who's Kasey Reynolds? Those who've read my story "Entrapment" already know...

In my story "Double Trouble", Kasey has just returned from her (shall we say less-than-stellar) experience in "Entrapment" and the new story's tagline says it all: Kasey Reynolds had it all, but now she only has one chance to keep it.

The flesh on flesh impact echoed off black stone. Pain radiated through Kasey’s jaw before she fell to the floor. Torches hung along each wall, painting their light on the vaulted ceiling. Each flame grew with the mercenary’s anger. She jerked her head back toward the Birolian crown Prince, a growl rolling deep in her throat.

Dryden towered over her. An eerie red halo silhouetted his muscular frame, while his eyes narrowed. “You won’t fail us again.”

He was fortunate the scattergun usually attached to Kasey’s thigh was back on her ship. Otherwise, he’d be dead.

If you enjoyed this, check out the full story, available for free...as well as all of my other short stories! And be on the lookout next week for yet another appearance from Kasey...

13 comments:

  1. Very nice. I like her attitude.

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  2. She does have that, and plenty to spare. ;-)

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. I predict some revenge in her future.

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  4. Heh...there might be, at that...can read the full story and find out. ;-)

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  5. Something about that red halo doesn't set well with me. Unfair advantage? Kasey needs to take him down!

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  6. Great stuff as usual!! I suspect her captors won't be faring well in the near future... ;)

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  7. Uh oh, sounds like she's in some serious trouble. And they might find themselves in even worse trouble once she's properly armed.

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  8. Is his anger actually fueling the torches, or is that in her head? Or is she the mercenary? Is Dryden the crown Prince? It's not quite clear whether 2, 3 or 4 people are present.

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  9. One of the hazards of a ten-sentence snippet, is the lack of a setup. Not to worry, it should all be clear in the full story. ;-)

    Angelia, when Kasey gets a head of steam behind her, people are definitely going to be in trouble. Even worse if they end up letting her carry weapons. :-)

    TK, I certainly wouldn't want to piss Kasey off...to quote Firefly, "have you ever been with a warrior woman?" :-P

    Patrick, other than him being part of the ruling family, he doesn't have any sort of magical powers. The red halo and torches were all part of the effect for the scene. ;-)

    Thanks, everyone, for stopping by!

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  10. Yes, the warrior woman, she is my fave! I love it! Off to download my copies if I haven't already!

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  11. She's one of my favorites, too (don't tell Aston! :-D ). Thanks for stopping by!

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  12. Oh, I'm sure she'll make him pay.

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  13. I have this feeling you may just be right... ;-)

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