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Dragons were drawn to ghostfire like moths to a flame: The Kingdom of Chalvaren Romance Series.
As he fisted his hands and sized up the dwelling from his vantage point in the high grasses of an empty field, a shiver raced up Kort’s arms. Under the bright rays of the midday sun, blue ghostfire crackled up from the cottage eaves.
That’s not supposed to exist off Chalvaren.
On Chalvaren, ghostfire lived as a signature, a manifestation of elven energy like their auras but left behind whenever elves practiced magic or passed to the Great Beyond. Dragons were drawn to ghostfire like moths to a flame.
The fact that it was dancing above this cottage meant magic existed here, elven magic, leaving new questions littering Kort’s mind: What kind of sorcery was being practiced here, and who dared wield it? Who among his people would choose to live here rather than the glittering kingdom of Kort’s forefathers?
An ominous feeling of dread suddenly flipped around in his gut. Kort never believed in the Dragonstone, or in the legends surrounding it, but others did – had that damn mercenary been playing straight with his mother after all?
Hello, Weekend Writing Warriors. An additional excerpt here from Dragonstone. Last we left Elf Prince Kort Elias he was tracking the stolen dragonlet Magnus, and he’d discovered another elf. Now he’s found an additional unexpected surprise waiting for him where the dragon’s tracks end.
Join me through Monday as I take my two stories in The Kingdom of Chalvaren on a virtual blog tour with Bewitching Book Tours.
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Maybe it’s time for him to believe after all.
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Great snippet. I liked the visuals.
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I love the imagery. This is my first time reading your work, but I am drawn right in and looking forward to more. Great snippet!
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I consider that the highest compliment, Jessica. I’m glad you stopped in today.
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Oh my, the moment of enlightenment ids upon him. And it sure is humbling…
Very visual snippet, Paula.–nicely done!
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Great to see you here, Teresa. And yep, Kort’s got tons of enlightenment waiting for him in The Kingdom’s romances.
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You had me at dragons! 😉 Great snippet and can’t wait to read more!
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Thanks Joyce. Love my dragons. It’s fun working with them.
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Loved it. I can see now why the dragon came to this particular cottage! Can’t wait to learn more, along with Kort. I hope he can keep an open mind here…Great snippet!
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Dragons know things. They know where to find treasure, and Magnus is no exception.
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Even in magical worlds legends that are disbelieved can be real. Great snippet. 🙂 🙂
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Those legends can really turn the tables on you if you don’t pay heed, Jennifer.
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Poor Kort, discovering that maybe he should have paid more attention to the old fairy tales…
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I’m of the opinion fairy tales were written down for a reason, P.T.
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Ooh, the plot thickens. I suspect there’s a LOT Kort doesn’t know about his kingdom. 🙂 Great snippet, Paula.
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Thanks, Siobhan. Kort’s got tons to learn, as most heroes do. 🙂
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Another wrinkle in this interesting story! I love how enchanting and enchanted this place seems, even though all is not well.
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I love writing fantasy with enchantments, Christina. Thanks for the feedback.
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Gorgeous descriptions and his thought processes are so interesting taking the reader further into the story.
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Thanks, Charmaine. It sounds like Kort has hooked you. That’s awesome feedback and I appreciate you stopping by.
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Lovely imagery! Very enticing. Want more!
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I’m glad you enjoyed the scene, Nancy.
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I love how you describe questions littering his mind! Nicely done Paula!
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Thanks, Kim. I like it when intelligent characters ask those informing questions. Glad you stopped by today.
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