Crooked hand - Snippet from Gargoyle Hunt for #WeWriWa #Gifts

Welcome to another Sunday with Weekend Writing Warriors . Here, writers in different genres showcase their stories with 8-10 sentences. Join the fun and read our snippets.
I am posting snippets from Gargoyle Hunt, Book 3 of Secret Supers.
BlurbDanger is the last thing on Estelle’s mind when she visits the University of Oxenford for a summer course. But, mysterious thefts and shadowy figures spur her into action. With Toby five thousand miles away, Estelle and her winged horse must hunt for the culprits alone. Soon they are embroiled in a mixed bag of aliens and ancient magic. Toby’s unexpected arrival throws her into turmoil and spurs events into a climax. 
By popular demand, I’m continuing from a scene with a gargoyle in action. Super Starrella and her flying horse, Rockette, have encountered a live gargoyle.  You can read last week’s snippet here: http://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2016/11/grotesque-parody-of-man-snippet-from.html
Rockette snorted and dodged. A crooked hand clamped onto her rear hoof and dragged her down to the roof. She beat her wings, bucked and reared in midair, struggling to dislodge its grip. Determined to hang on, Starrella clung to the mane and clamped her knees into the mare’s flanks. She twisted her head from side to side, seeking a clear shot at her target. Kicking desperately, the mare’s steel clad hooves clinked against the stone torso, shoving the gargoyle against the parapet.  Seizing her chance, Starrella opened her fist and flung fire balls at the awful creature. Its mouth gaped impossibly wide, tongue protruding like a snake. It staggered backward, releasing the mare’s leg.

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Book 2, Starrella Falls US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HT1W8AW/International: http://authl.it/B01HT1W8AW?d
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