I’ve been really trying to branch out. Looking and experiencing all aspects of a writer in the quest to complete stories that I hope to one day share. Recently I discovered a great group of published and unpublished writers. I’m taking up the challenge of the weekend writing warriors. I’m posting 8 sentences from my paranormal work in progress below. Dane is a homicide detective called to a murder scene where a she-wolf witness and potential suspect is refusing to speak.
If you’re interested in participating or just want to see what everyone else is doing click here: Weekend Writing Warriors.
Dane blew out a sharp breath. “Okay. We can do this the hard way, sweetheart, and the human officers here are gonna tranq your pretty ass and take you to the station where they’ll question you behind the safety of resin glass. Or you can answer a couple of simple questions.” Dane kept his words blunt and straight forward. Sometimes suspects responded faster to the harsh tones over the sympathetic. His gut told him the female would react better to a combination of both. He would bet his next paycheck that several of the officers’ weapons were already loaded with the tranquilizer.
This sounds intriguing! Here’s hoping he can continue the questioning without the tranquilizers being used. 🙂
Thanks Donna
I hope she does respond as he would like her to. Hope no tranquilizers will be necessary either. Good 8!
We’ll have to see Frank
An intriguing snippet with lots of subtle world building.
Thanks Gem 🙂
Eight sentences and I’m already intrigued by Dane! Great job, Michelle and look forward to reading the full story.
Woohoo! Wolves! And Dane sounds like a good guy, smart and not one to use force as the first course of action.
Hey Eleri, he’s cool under pressure for sure. Thanks
Dane seems like he’s going to be a fascinating characters. This is a good, solid snippet.
Thanks Jess
Crackles with intent. Dane is exciting. Thanks for a stimulating eight.
Your welcome. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
I’m definitely intrigued. More please!
Thanks S.J. More to come for sure
Wonder what information they’re likely to get with tranquilizers.
Shifters and tranquilizers. There’s more to it 🙂
I like it, I’m hooked, Dane has a new fan…when can we have more??? Excellent excerpt!
You made me smile Veronica. Thanks 🙂
You’ve intrigued me. I want to know about both of them.
Thanks Elaine. I hope to give more interesting snippets over the next weeks
Oh so lovely. I liked that serving very much…may I have more : ) Glad you joined us for WeWriWa!
Wow, what a fabulous excerpt! Loved the dialogue. You’ve got me hooked already! Can’t wait for next week! 🙂
I love the dialogue too, very fitting!
Nice! I don’t know why. I hear Dane speaking with a Brooklyn accent. 🙂 This is a great snippe. The dialogue is natural, and the scene is compelling. Well done!
Thanks. Its interesting to hear that about his accent. LOL. They live in the MD/VA area but I do love to hear all New Yorkers talk
This is a great snippet. You’ve subtly given insight into both characters and kept the prose tight. I’m looking forward to reading more.
Yeah. Glad you liked Jess
He sure likes to jump to conclusion, she might just be shocked for witnessing everything.
You’re right. That can be the good and the frustrating part of reading. I’m glad I have you thinking Linda