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#FRIDAY FLASH - THE FORCES OF MIST (PART 5)

THE FORCES OF MIST(Part 5)
By Carolyn Brown
(A 480 word Sci-fi saga)
Jackson’s vehicle somehow merged with the force field and shortly after they were outside the entrance of an underground tunnel, which led beneath the complex. The entrance had been fortified with security codes, which Jackson had no trouble unlocking and soon they were driving through the opening.
Sandy began to inwardly panic, as they progressed even further into the complex.  She felt disappointed that Jackson was going to betray her and hand her over to the enemy.  For some reason, she had been sure that he had been as attracted to her as she had been to him, now she felt disappointed with her assumption.
It must have been some game he had played to gain her attention, but why?  Had he not arrived in time to rescue her from the attack on the complex she had been hiding in, she would be already dead.
Lots of questions surfaced in her thoughts before the craft stopped and the motor died.  They were now parked in the back of an underground parking lot, in a darker area than most.
Sandy began to ask Jackson why they were parked here then she saw the slight shake of his head, as if to tell her not to speak.  He opened the vehicle and climbed out, smoothed down his clothes, walked to her side of the car and offered her his hand, helping her to disembark.
As she lent over closer to his body with the odd angle of decent, Jackson whispered into her ear, “Play the game, everything will be fine!”
Sandy quickly looked up into his face and noticed his wink, before others of his race gathered around them, forming a tight circle, “Fall aside, this one is my ‘personal’ prisoner!” Jackson commanded, flashing some type of device at the beings gathered around them and to her amazement they departed, allowing him to escort her into an elevator, situated close by.
Sandy was about to question him and he quickly stood close, facing his back to a camera mounted on the opposite wall to hide her face, he placed his finger to her mouth to silence her.  She suppressed the urge to bite it.
The elevator doors opened, Jackson grabbed Sandy by the wrist and forcibly pushed her through the opening. There was no one around, but he continued to show his control as they walked along the corridor.
At a door near the end of the hall they stopped, Jackson placed his hand on a panel and the door they were standing in front of slid open, a slight swishing noise was heard as the vacuum in the room was released.
They stepped through the door and it closed behind them.  Jackson turned to Sandy, “This is why I have brought you here.  I need you to see this.”
(To be continued)

EXPRESS YOURSELF MEME

Hosted by Dani and Jackie 
 This week we are posting  
What are a few inspirational quotes you'd like to pass along to others?
I have 3, which I would like to post and share! They hang on the wall of the classroom in which I work and I ponder there meanings every day .

Carolyn

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TEASER TUESDAY

It is time once again for:

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by

http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/
of Should Be Reading.Anyone can play along!Just do the followingGrab your current readOpen to a random pageShare two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that pageBE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ANY SPOILERS!
Make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away!


You don't want to ruin the book for others! 


  The Green-Eyed Monster byMike Robinson Amazon

BLURB:
Martin Smith and John Becker: bestselling authors with ordinary names and extraordinary minds. Rivals since childhood, they live in the same town and are famous for their uncanny similarity in physical manner and literary voice. When one of them ends up dead at the other's home, an investigation is launched into their dark past, revealing a series of troubling stories from their childhood, adolescence and careers, throughout which lurks the presence of an authorial entity with roots beyond our time or dimension – a sinister entity with far-reaching designs.

TEASER: 

 Cleanliness did nothing to diminish the volcanic impact the bullet had left on John Becker’s skull. The force of the shot, at that range, had blown his head nearly in two.


 BLOG TOUR DATES FOR THE GREEN EYED MONSTERBY MIKE ROBINSON
ORGANIZED BY  THE BLOG TOUR EXCHANGE
 11/12 - Curiosity Quills & The Blog Tour Exchange11/13 - Mutterings From The Oubliette11/14 - Curiosity Quills11/15 - Curiosity Quills11/16 - The Writerly Exploits of Mara Valderran11/19 - C.M. Brown11/20 - Mutterings From The Oubliette11/21 - Charity's Writing Journey11/26 - Brandy Schillace 11/27 - James Wymore11/28 - Once Upon a Time: The World of Symbols11/29 - Once Upon a Time: The World of Symbols11/30 - The Writerly Exploits of Mara Valderran12/4 - The Peasants Revolt12/5 - Writer of Wrongs12/6 - Krystal Wade12/10- Thea Gregory's Zombie Be
12/13 - Planet Kibidtime Stories12/12 - Writer of Wrongs 12/15 - Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews12/17 - Sharon Bayliss12/18 - Kay Froebel 12/20 - The Writerly Exploits of Mara Valder  

THE LAST HUZZAH!

THE HOURS ARE COUNTING DOWN AS WE PARTAKE IN THE FINAL JOUSTS, WE THE BRAVE AND EMBATTLED KNIGHTS CONTESTING FOR THE GRAND PRIZE FORTHE  RENAISSANCE OF HETTY LOCKLEARATHER LADY Current standing: Ghost Knight 78, Knight Aidensdein 75, Stormy Knight 65, Knight of Uber 60, Knight of the Whispering Woods, 57, Knight McSquee 50, Knight Light 50, Knight of the Fae Forest 41, Gibberish Knight of the Triangle Ottoman 40.

Available as an ebook at Amazon / Amazon UK / B&N / Smashwords / iTunes / Kobo
       NOW IN THE STYLE OF THE NEW UPCOMING 
WRITERS 4 WRITERS 
AND AS A CO-HOST WITH  M.PAX, CHRISTINE RAINS AND STEPHEN TREMP
I am going to ask my followers to not only  Ch eer for the noble Knight Aidensdein and the poppets    but to practice  tweeting  AND re-tweeting with   The Renaissance of Hetty Locklear for Mary!
  TWEET AND RETWEET
The Renaissance of Hetty Locklear http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009Y89X4I#download #Amazon #Kindle
The Renaissance of Hetty Locklear http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009Y89X4I #like #ebook #Please RT! ThanksCarolyn  And even though I would love to stay on the internet and keep chatting,I am going to have to say goodnight as a massivestorm cell approaches!   

SUPERNOVA & BREAKING DAWN 2

Last Weekend I visited Supa Nova in BrisbaneI travelled 100 kms to be apart of the fun!I immersed myself in all things Geeky!If you want to take a look at the pics on the webfollow the link below! Super Nova Brisbane Tonight, being Friday night, I went to the movies with my daughter,I bet you can guess what we went to see?Yes,Breaking Dawn, Part 2I really enjoyed it, I do not want to give away anyspoilers, but it has a twist (different from the book), which leaves you gripping the person next to you by the arm in total shock!          Don't forget to continue  to cheer for your favourite  valant knight in honour  of   The Renaissance of Hetty Locklearat M. Pax's site!

The tournament is coming to a close!Here are the scores from the jousting today:Current Standings: Ghost Knight 56, Knight Aidensdein 54, Stormy Knight 48, Knight of the Whispering Woods 42, Knight of Uber 39, Knights McSquee and Light 32, Knight of the Fae Forest 30, and Gibberish Knight of the Triangle Ottoman 29.As you can see, the results are very closeIt could be anyone's battle!
So cheer for The Knight of Aidensdein!The Protector of the Poppets!
   

OH, HOW I MISS YOU BLOGFEST

I Miss You Blogfest
November 16 2012
Hosted by  Andrew Leon,  Matthew MacNish, and   Alex J. Cavanaugh

The bloggers we really miss…
and the ones we would really miss! 
On November 16, list one to three bloggers you really miss and one to three bloggers you would miss if they stopped blogging. Then go leave a comment on those blogs.




I have two bloggers whom I would like to list as – I MISS!
http://emptywhitepages.blogspot.com.au/
Sarah Pearson
Whatever happened to Sarah, I hope she is well and that whatever was troubling her she has been able to overcome!
I miss you, Sarah!
This is Sarah’s last post on her site Empty White Pages back on the 17thApril
It's not you ...
I've started and deleted this post so many times it's getting ridiculous so I'm just going to say it. I have some stuff that I have to do that I thought would take a few days but is actually going to take a few weeks. It also needs my full attention, which it isn't getting at the moment. So, I'm taking a break from blogging. I think for at least a couple of months, I'm not sure exactly yet. Let me be clear, I'm not 'burnt out' or bored, or tired of blogging. It's that I still, after more than a year, haven't learnt how to manage my time effectively.
For those of you who I promised Musical Impressions to in May, I'm really very sorry and I'll be in touch when I get back to see if you're still interested. I'll be taking a complete break from the internet for a week or so, but then I'll be back to reading some of my favourite blogs, so you won't get rid of me that easily!
To all of you, thank you for making this the most fun I could ever have with my clothes on. I'll truly miss you. I felt it was only right that I should leave you with a song. This song is dedicated to everyone but especially those who are old enough to remember Lenny before Cinna was even thought of .
Take care guys, love you.


http://www.fulfilling-dreams.com/
Gwen         Tolios
I know I can connect with Gwen here: http://allonsy-ethiopia.blogspot.com.au/ but it is infrequent and I do miss her input in the blogging world, on a regular basis.  Her life in Ethiopia is keeping her very busy and of course internet access is not the same for her as it is for us!
All the best Gwen


And  three bloggers whom I would like to mention, who helped me when I first started blogging September last year:

Kormal Lewis http://www.komal-lewis.com/
Tami Brothershttp://www.tamibrothers.com/
And of course our own Ninja Captain
Alex Cavanaughhttp://alexjcavanaugh.blogspot.com.au/

THE DAYS OF THE JOUSTING TOURNAMENT ARE COMING TO A CLOSE...

THE DAYS OF THE JOUSTING TOURNAMENT ARE COMING TO A CLOSEREMEMBER TO VISIT M. PAX'S SITE AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE KNIGHTS WHO ARE CONTESTING!!!
Here is a short trailer from Maryon The Renaissance of Hetty Locklear

 
CHEER FOR THE KNIGHT OF AIDENSDEIN!! AND REMEMBER TO ALSO MENTION THE WORD 'POPPET' WHICH MEANS YOUNG CHILD AND YOU MAY WIN ONE OF FIVE EBOOKS OF HETTY LOCKLEAR FOR YOUR EFFORTS SIMPLY MAKE A COMMENT ON M.PAX's SITE
THANKS
Carolyn     

#FRIDAY FLASH - FORCES OF MIST (PART 4)

FORCES OF MIST(Part 4)By Carolyn Brown
(Approx 750 word sci-fi)
The scream of the alien weapons as they passed over her head was nerve wracking and intense and the blasts as they bit through the buildings surrounding her was frightening.  Chunks of cement and metal flew in several directions before clouds of dust filled the air, chocking and blinding her.
Sandy was bunkered down alone about half a kilometer from where the attacks were, but the experience was one she never wanted to live through again.  That was if she lived through this one.
She had been attempting a reconnaissance mission, which central control had ordered for her to specifically conduct. The mission required her to make contact with another faction and collect important information.  She had never got there.
When she had closed in on the location, she had found the area under attack, so she had hidden her vehicle under a bridge and was prepared to hide there until the attack was over, she thought it would be safe.
Unfortunately, she had been mistaken as the structure she had used to seek refuge from the onslaught had broken apart and had fallen on her vehicle, rendering it entirely useless.  She had been forced to abandon it and seek shelter in a nearby building, which was also now starting to be dismantled from the seemingly never ending attack.
Sandy’s attention was suddenly focused on one loud scream as an area closer to her position was targeted. She felt the shuddering of the building she was taking shelter in, as the air surrounding her filled with broken cement, wood and metal.
She knew she had to get out, before she became trapped.  Climbing over what remained of a huge pylon, she ran to where she believed the door to be, her heart beating fast as she dived and ducked the pieces of what was once a dominant feature of the landscape, came crashing down. Just as she reached the exit, she heard a loud boom and the building started to shake.  It was as if the ground itself was opening up and sucking it down into a dark abyss.
Running for her life, covered in the soot and ash surrounding her, she blindly made her way to what remained of the city street and then realized that she had run smack bang into an alien patrol.
Sandy stopped in mid stride, she waited for the occupants of the vehicle blocking her path to emerge, there was nowhere she could go to escape her capture, so she made the decision to stand and fight.
Waiting for what seemed an eternity, she watched for the door of the vehicle to open and when her eyes rested upon Jackson beckoning her to enter, she floundered.  What was he doing here?  Was he here to help her?  How had he known she would be here? She was completely baffled.
She tried to brush some of the dust covering her body and hair before she pulled herself into the vehicle.  As she reached out to lift herself up into the seat next to him, she saw her hands trembling.  She did not know whether this was from excitement or fear and made a conscious effort to hide them by tucking them under her coat, away from his view. She could not decide if they trembled with the fear of the terror she had just undergone or if it was the unknown fear of this entity she had just been rescued by.
They sat in silence as Jackson started the vehicle and moved them from the immediate danger of the collapsing buildings surrounding them.
As they left the vicinity and headed into the open countryside, Sandy looked back to see the devastation they had left behind.  If it had not been for Jackson’s timely retrieval, she was sure she would no longer exist.
“Thanks.”
“Um?”
“Thanks, for rescuing me from the attack.”
“Did I say, I was rescuing you?”  Jackson asked with a smirk upon his chiseledfeatures. The mist surrounding his form was light, as if he was trying to contain it, but Sandy could tell that it was still there.
The hovercraft turned suddenly started moving towards a large complex, one she had never seen before or even knew existed.  It must be protected and hidden by some type of force field.
“Hey, are you capturing me and taking me back to you base?”
“You will see.”  Came the reply.
She had no idea what was going on, but did not have any choice in changing her circumstances. She returned to view and marvel at this incredible structure before them as they headed nearer.
(To be continued)

EXPRESS YOURSELF & CHERIE REICH'S COVER RELEASE

This week our hosts Dani and Jackie have asked for us to show a picture /photo of our working area and explain a little about what we do while at this site!


This is my area of the house in which I spend an awful lot of time writing my novels, blogging, answering emails and reading.
The room is open to the lounge room and the kitchen, so I keep involved with the family life surrounding me. 
I can duck my head around the corner and watch whatever is on the TV as I sit at my computer.  Sometimes I will take my laptop and chill on the big lounge chairs and watch a movie, but mostly I sit at my desk, the main reason is my chair is just so comfortable!  

 THE NIGHTMARE COLLECTIONBY CHERIE REICHCOVER RELEASE!
A legend is hungry tonight.

A child monster will get its first taste of blood in Nightmare at the Freak Show. Four friend will enter the forest on December night, but only one can survive in Once Upon a December Nightmare. Almost ten years after Cassie's December nightmare, the monster awakens to hunt again in Nightmare Ever After.Forthcoming late November 2012Add to Goodreads!

U GOT THE LOOK MEME

LG Keltner has tagged me to contribute to "U Got the Look" Meme!
 This meme asks that you go to your current WIP, hunt down the word 
LOOK,
 and post the surrounding paragraphs.  Then tag 5 people.
 Arriving at my new apartment, I was overtaken by a feeling of amazement!  The agent, who had booked this place on my behalf, had done a wonderful job.  I made a mental note to send her something to thank her for her efforts, early next week.
Looking around, I decided that the contemporary style in which it was furnished, was definitely staying.  It was so different to my parents’ home. I was now glad that I had decided to find a fully furnished apartment.  If I had purchased one where I needed to buy my own, I probably would have stayed with something similar to my parents and would never have experienced such a different style.
New experiences, a new life, this is why I had moved here.
Tomorrow I would start my new job.  I was feeling a little nervous, but I was sure that I was up for the challenge.
Advertising editor for a new fashion magazine called TINT, this will certainly be another milestone in my new life.
But for today, I am going to unpack my gear and make this apartment feel more personal and then I am going to just hang.
TINT is a paranormal romance based around Sandy, (a young girl just out of college), who has moved from her parents home to take on the big city lifestyle and a powerful new job in the world of fashion. But this experience turns out to be very different from the one she anticipated as her life turns into a desperate struggle to survive, from the moment she meets a mysterious model named, Slater.


NOW MY 5 TAGS:
Elise FallsonM.J. Field
Nick Wilford 
Cate Masters
Gwen Gardner
 Thanks L.G. for thinking of me when choosing your 5 tags! 
I am going to take this opportunity to once again give a gentle reminder to my readers to please, please visit M. Pax's site and

CHEER FOR THE KNIGHT OF AIDENSDEIN!!
AND
LET THE WORLD KNOW THE YOUNG POPPETS WILL BE SAFE WITH HER PROTECTION!


I AM COMING SECOND IN THE TOURNAMENT AND NEED YOUR COMMENTS TO KEEP IN THE RUNNING!
The standings after the second day of grueling battles:  Ghost Knight 40, Knight Aidensdein 25, Knight of the Whispering Woods 20, Knight of Uber 18, Knight McSquee 17, Knight Light and Stormy Knight 16, Knight of the Fae Forest 15, and Gibberish Knight of the Triangle Ottoman 11.
For your efforts you may win one of 5 ebooks of M. Pax's New Adult Urban Fantasy, The Renaissance of Hetty Locklear!

 
Thanks,

Carolyn