[Non-Lotc Fiction] A Book Extract

[Farryn 860]

So, I've been suffering from Writer's block recently (yup, that vile thing) but now recovered from it! Now I'm back to writing and I feel like sharing a small extract from the current book I'm writing! Additionally, this is a new writing style I've adapted to so hopefully it should be good. I just kinda want to see if this is a good writing style for me, and just to see if people like this opening. ^_^

 

Sadly, I won't be showing you all the chapters, as this is a book I am hoping to get published and publishing it here will only ruin those chances, as learnt from past experience.

 

If you want any information about my new book, feel free to PM me, although I won't be giving too much away.

 

 

The Elementa Series: Skotádi (Book one)

Chapter one: Farryn

Farryn Kestrel was only young when it happened, just turned thirteen. One moment, it was all peaceful and a typical normal day. The next, everything just changed in a matter seconds. Like pointing a gun at someone and pulling the trigger, a life immediately changed while the other is dead.  Her life changed, her old life now gone.

It was her thirteenth birthday, February 19th 2012. The English city of Leeds was filled with normality.The weather above was as clear as day, and surprisingly warm. People roamed the streets, talking amongst each other, while some sprinted to and forth through the crowds. Birds soared through the air gracefully while the insects crawled through the grasslands. Everything was perfectly normal.

“Farrynnn!”

Farryn turned around and had to put all her strength into her feet to keep herself up as a blonde blur tackled her into a hug. Her childhood friend, Layla, released a wide grin that stretched upon her face.

“Thanks Layla!” Farryn replied, smiling back. Her voice was sweet and innocent, although that would not last for long. She noticed the young blonde girl was holding a present in her hand and sighed, still smiling. “You shouldn't have…”

The two were in the back garden where the party was taking place. Here and there, tables laid with foods and drinks were scattered around the grass. Streamers and banners hung from the washing line, waving gently within the wind’s grasp. People, from children the same ages to adults, were mingled around, chatting to each other happily. It seemed like another typical party, although no one knew what would occur next.

“C’mon Farryn! It’s your birthday! You’re now the big thirteen!” Layla cried, shoving the present to Farryn. “You’re now a teenager! Besides, this present is one you will love! I’m not going to take no for an answer and hand it back to the shop!”

“I suppose,” Farryn took the present and examined it. It was rectangular and quite heavy, also the size of a large book. It was wrapped in simple wrapping paper with a cartoon character pattern on top.

Carefully Farryn tore the wrapping paper off and her lips formed a wide grin. “No way! You got me the other Power of Five books!”

Layla nodded happily. “Seeing that you were so absorbed in ‘Raven’s Gate’, I decided to buy you the rest of the books!”

Farryn immediately flung her right arm over Layla’s shoulder, pulling the girl into a hug. “Thanks Lay! This will keep me busy for weeks!”

“Not if you read them at your normal reading speed! You’ll finish the series in three days!”

The two girls broke into laughter.

After they stopped laughing, Farryn went to place the books with her other presents. Her straight, light brown hair flowing behind her, while her fringe covered the left side of her face. She was rather short, reaching only 5’3, and resembled more of a twig. Her skin was the average British white colour, although a little pale. Some people wondered if Farryn was underweight but one would find her in the best of conditions.  Her blue grey eyes scanned the party, spotting one or two people she knew from high school. With a sigh, Farryn closed her eyes and relaxed. Her grey coat and trousers brushing against her lightly.

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And thus, I end the extract here. I don't want to give much away. ^_^

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