Here’s a short, unedited passage from the second book in the series The Curse of Time – Golden Healer which I’m currently working on. It fits in well with Colleen’s two synonyms this week – mystery and attract.
For mystery I’m using enigma and for attract I’d decided upon beguiling. Enjoy!
Too Tasty To Ignore!
A pleasing parcel,
Wrapped in black jeans, tight tee-shirt,
Enigma to solve,
Beguiling but dangerous,
Was I a fool to trust him?
How could I explain this? Had Ryder fooled me? The strange, charismatic young man who appeared to come to my rescue on the river pathway when I’d first met him. Could he be responsible for the Bloodstone’s disappearance? I doubted that he would taint his hands with such an act. Instead, I wondered whether he might have used an accomplice. His recent behaviour painted a new picture of him — one that showed his true identity — a nasty, vindictive portrait.
Had I been foolish to trust him? What kind of person was he? And what secrets lay hidden in his heart?
I pondered how I would react if he came through the front door. For a moment, I imagined him entering. He’d be dressed in his signature black tee-shirt peeled tight across his ripped chest. His buttoned jeans would scream touch me. His black hair and eyebrows would be immaculately trimmed highlighting his eyes that would make you pause and gasp in surprise. Perhaps, I’d stare at his sensual blue eye while his black eye would blaze back at me like a dark alleyway full of dangerous excitement.
His expression would alter as soon as he approached. He’d raise an eyebrow as if he registered a sudden change in the environment.
He’d say something innocuous like. ‘Have your mum and dad been decorating? It’s very bright. The sad old place looks like it has had a new lease of life. Even the mirrors look different. Like they’re missing something.’
© M J Mallon
After all that you might need a piece of cake… to wash down the sour taste of what Ryder may become… Ahh villains are so fun to write!
Here’s an extra bit of poetry just for fun. A lovely cake from Harriet’s tea rooms in Cambridge. It was almost too good to eat. It reminded me of Ryder, he is so mesmerisingly handsome that he makes your mouth water. Enjoy!
Shall I start eating?
This cheeky dessert mouthful,
Or just admire it?
Fork poised in the air trembling.
Such decisions, decisions!
Hope you enjoyed. I certainly did.
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Thank you, Marjorie, for sharing an excerpt from book 2. And, for sharing the wonderful dessert, could I eat it? oh, yes, but I would stop to admire for a few seconds. xxx
Yes I did pause for quite a long time before tucking it. It was a tiny morsel but very nice indeed!
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Bravo, Marje! 🙂
Thank you Natalie. 🙂
I really enjoyed your extract, Marje. Both poems are also lovely. Well done.
Thank you Robbie and many thanks for the response to the extract. Lots to do on that score but good to know it is going in the right direction.
Marje, is this a sneak peek into book two? What a delightfully creepy and enticing guy! LOL! I want to go to the tea room with you! Wow! what a delight. Your poetry captured both scenes perfectly! <3
Yes indeed it is. I will also be sharing the prologue over on the sisters blog soon with a very unusual crystal that fits one of the characters perfectly! I’m currently editing and playing around with book two! The tea room is fab. It would be lovely if you could come with me. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂 x
Sounds great! I love it Marje. <3
Hi Marje! I enjoyed the excerpt from your WIP. Your Tankas are great. I would definitely eat that scrumptious looking little cake. 😁xo
Hi Vashti. Thank you! So glad you enjoyed. The little cake has eat me written all over it! Lol.
That was fun, Marje! I liked both poems, as well as the excerpt. And I’d dig into that cake – not a hard decision there! 😀
No that’s an easy decision! Glad you enjoyed Diana. 🙂
I think you’ve described how certain men and deserts can be tasty treats, but men can disappoint in the end, but the delight of a succulent sweet never will. Interesting! 🙂
Thank you Olga I really like your comment. You’ve summed up my intention completely! 😉