The Fire that Inspired Flaming Crimes by Chrys Fey (Part 7)
Please welcome the lovely Chrys Fey to the blog today!!!
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AUTHOR NOTE: Many scenes in Flaming Crimes (Disaster Crimes #4) came from real life. For this short blog tour, I am sharing my memories as a ten-part continuous story, so hop along for the entire experience.
Series: Disaster Crimes #4
Page Count: 304
Digital Price: 4.99
Print Price: 16.99Rating: Spicy (PG13)
BUY LINKS:Amazon / Barnes & NobleThe Wild Rose Press
FLAMING GUEST POST PART SEVEN:I returned home at dusk. When I walked in the house with my family, the first thing we saw was one of our cats lying right there in the walkway, as if nothing had happened. I remember thinking that if the house would have burned down, this cat would’ve died.
Before we went to bed, Monkey, the pregnant cat who had run out of my sister’s arms came back home. She was okay. But…another one of our cats had run out the door in the chaos and was still out there, somewhere.
When I went to bed, I had been afraid. The house stank like burned wood. A brush truck purred loudly in the woods next to my bedroom, making sure the fire was out and no hotspots would flare up. I woke up several times in the middle of the night, thinking the house was on fire, because smoke was imprinted on my sight. I could see it in the darkness, filling my bedroom. It wasn’t real, but it was to me.
TO BE CONTINUED…
FLAMING CRIMES EXCERPT:Trying to walk quickly, but not too fast to frighten the cat, was tricky. Beth made shooshing noises, as if she were comforting a baby, and fluffed the fur on Misty’s chest with her fingers, hoping the contact would soothe her. At Mrs. Caraway’s car, she slowly lowered her right hand to open the back door. Her plan was to gently toss the cat inside and shut the door before she could escape. She pulled on the door handle and had the door cracked open when Misty panicked. The cat fought her. Claws pierced through her T-shirt and sliced the skin on her stomach. Beth attempted to keep her hold on the lashing cat, but Misty let out a yowl and ran her nails up Beth’s arm. She let out a startled cry and instinctively released Misty, who darted across the lawn and into the woods. In her fear, Misty ran right to the thing she should’ve been running from—the fire.
The story will continue on these blogs:
1/8 – Circle of Friends Books - Part 11/9 – Sandra Cox – Part 21/10 – Elements of Emaginette – Part 31/11 – Julie Flanders – Part 41/12 – I Think; Therefore, I Yam – Part 51/15 – Alex J. Cavanaugh – Part 61/16 – Just Jemi – Part 71/17 – Sandra Dailey – Part 81/18 – Fundinmental – Part 91/19 – Elizabeth Seckman – Part 10
About the Author: Chrys Fey is the author of the Disaster Crimes Series, a unique concept blending romance, crimes, and disasters. She’s partnered with the Insecure Writer’s Support Group and runs their Goodreads book club. She’s also an editor for Dancing Lemur Press.
Author Links:Website / Blog / GoodreadsFacebook / Twitter / Amazon
Thank you for reading this post! Don’t forget to hop along to the other posts on their designated days for the full fiery story.
SHARE: Your fire story with me.
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Thanks Chrys! What a fascinating story. Looking forward to the next few posts to see the whole story!
We've luckily been untouched by fire (with one close call). How about you? Any fire stories to share?
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AUTHOR NOTE: Many scenes in Flaming Crimes (Disaster Crimes #4) came from real life. For this short blog tour, I am sharing my memories as a ten-part continuous story, so hop along for the entire experience.
Series: Disaster Crimes #4
Page Count: 304
Digital Price: 4.99
Print Price: 16.99Rating: Spicy (PG13)
BUY LINKS:Amazon / Barnes & NobleThe Wild Rose Press
FLAMING GUEST POST PART SEVEN:I returned home at dusk. When I walked in the house with my family, the first thing we saw was one of our cats lying right there in the walkway, as if nothing had happened. I remember thinking that if the house would have burned down, this cat would’ve died.
Before we went to bed, Monkey, the pregnant cat who had run out of my sister’s arms came back home. She was okay. But…another one of our cats had run out the door in the chaos and was still out there, somewhere.
When I went to bed, I had been afraid. The house stank like burned wood. A brush truck purred loudly in the woods next to my bedroom, making sure the fire was out and no hotspots would flare up. I woke up several times in the middle of the night, thinking the house was on fire, because smoke was imprinted on my sight. I could see it in the darkness, filling my bedroom. It wasn’t real, but it was to me.
TO BE CONTINUED…
FLAMING CRIMES EXCERPT:Trying to walk quickly, but not too fast to frighten the cat, was tricky. Beth made shooshing noises, as if she were comforting a baby, and fluffed the fur on Misty’s chest with her fingers, hoping the contact would soothe her. At Mrs. Caraway’s car, she slowly lowered her right hand to open the back door. Her plan was to gently toss the cat inside and shut the door before she could escape. She pulled on the door handle and had the door cracked open when Misty panicked. The cat fought her. Claws pierced through her T-shirt and sliced the skin on her stomach. Beth attempted to keep her hold on the lashing cat, but Misty let out a yowl and ran her nails up Beth’s arm. She let out a startled cry and instinctively released Misty, who darted across the lawn and into the woods. In her fear, Misty ran right to the thing she should’ve been running from—the fire.
The story will continue on these blogs:
1/8 – Circle of Friends Books - Part 11/9 – Sandra Cox – Part 21/10 – Elements of Emaginette – Part 31/11 – Julie Flanders – Part 41/12 – I Think; Therefore, I Yam – Part 51/15 – Alex J. Cavanaugh – Part 61/16 – Just Jemi – Part 71/17 – Sandra Dailey – Part 81/18 – Fundinmental – Part 91/19 – Elizabeth Seckman – Part 10
About the Author: Chrys Fey is the author of the Disaster Crimes Series, a unique concept blending romance, crimes, and disasters. She’s partnered with the Insecure Writer’s Support Group and runs their Goodreads book club. She’s also an editor for Dancing Lemur Press.
Author Links:Website / Blog / GoodreadsFacebook / Twitter / Amazon
Thank you for reading this post! Don’t forget to hop along to the other posts on their designated days for the full fiery story.
SHARE: Your fire story with me.
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Thanks Chrys! What a fascinating story. Looking forward to the next few posts to see the whole story!
We've luckily been untouched by fire (with one close call). How about you? Any fire stories to share?
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