8-Sentence Sunday
8-Sentence Sunday is back around and I’m switching it up on you again. Here’s the next 8 from Book 4 of the Women of Willow Bay series. For the previous snippets, head back to the the October 20 and 27 posts. Remember, this is Sarah Everett’s story, and as it opens, she’s terrified knowing that her abusive ex is out of jail. She suspects he’s stalking her because she’s seen a limo parked outside the shop where she works and her gut tells her it’s him. She and Mack, the night watchman are discussing possibilities…
She couldn’t help thinking of the vehicle as a huge dark monster, crouched on the street, teeth bared, ready to pounce if she stepped outside the shelter. Ridiculous. It was only a car; the car was harmless. The monster was lounging inside in his leather seat, probably wearing an immaculately tailored suit and perfectly shined shoes. No doubt he was sipping expensive bourbon from a heavy crystal glass as he read stock reports on his iPad or scrolled through emails on his smart phone.
“Why don’t you let me call the station? They’ll run him off. Maybe he’ll give it up.”
I hope you’re intrigued. Stay tuned–I’ll be going back and forth between the two books because…well, because I can. Comments are welcome and encouraged. Please don’t miss the other Weekend Writing Warriors. Head on over and check out the work of dozens of other writers. You’ll be so glad you did!
17 Comments
Sue Ann Bowling
Scary beginning.
Chelle Cordero
scary situation indeed to be stalked, I feel for her and feel her angst.
Hmmn, a limo and he’s sitting there sipping bourbon from a glass, definitely a passenger. Id the limo driver in the front? Sounds almost like a mob-style kidnapping about to take place if she steps outside. Yikes!
Nan
Yup, it’s pretty scary…a guy with delusions of grandeur and a wicked temper…stay tuned and thanks for stopping by, Chelle!
Skye
Hmm. Maybe I’m feeling a bit overemotional, but that bit made my stomach clench for Sarah! That’s scary, Nan! Good for you! I hope she lets Mack call the station.
Nan
I’m glad I’m evoking feelings with this, Skye. That makes me believe I can make it work. Thanks, baby!
Siobhan Muir
Why do guys always think a stalker will give it up when they thrive on the fear they inspire? Great snippet, Nan. 🙂
Nan
They seem to think that, don’t they? Mack was a cop–he has to believe he can stop him. Thanks for coming by, Siobhan!
Shannyn Schroeder
Excellent description. I highly doubt one stop from the cops will prevent anything further.
Nan
Probably not, Shannyn…she’s going to have to figure out something else. Stay tuned…
Veronica Scott
I’m worried for her, the description of the “monster” ex was chilling but realistic…excellent excerpt!
Nan
Thanks for coming by, Veronica. Glad you found it believable!
Author Charmaine Gordon
Very interesting, my new friend, Nan. This calls for some more from mature romance.
Nan
Amen, Charmaine! Thank you!!
Millie Burns
I love the description of the monster…he’s the kind that doesn’t look it on the exterior, but his heart is black. I hope it’s someone else in the car…but then who else is stalking her? AH! Now I’ve gotta wait two weeks! Nan, not nice.
Nan
Thanks, Millie! So glad you came by!
Teresa Cypher
Excellent description, Nan, and your writing is incredibly fluid.
I think she’d better let the night watchman call the station…
Nan
So happy you came by, Teresa. I hope she does let the Mack call the station…