Sunday Snippet: One of These Things

Geez, August hasbeen a brutal month. The last week in particular. Not sure why, but I struggledhard, couldn't stay focused, and generally feel like I didn't get anythingaccomplished. Bleh.

Weirdly, theweather has been amazing. We need rain in a big way, but the temperatures weremild, which is a blessing. Actually had to break out a jacket and leggingsbecause it got chilly at night.

Work projects arein a weird state of flux. I have a lot on my plate, and I hopped aroundmultiple projects because of the aforementioned struggle to stay focused. Ireally hope I can get back on task this week.

I didn't get towatch the season two opener of Reacher, but I did make it through mostof my regular shows. The first week of September is a chaos monster so I'm notsure if I'll get to make it through my regular slate of shows. Fingers crossed.

I did start theweek with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and enjoyed the rewatch. Alwaysfun when Phryne and company go on trips.

Caught another episodeof Madame Blanc Mysteries. I liked the mystery and my heart broke forDom and Jean. But Jean was spot on with telling Dom he might not be ready to bea couple.

Watched the openingto season fourteen Death in Paradise. Still not sure if I'm down withthe new guy. He might grow on me, and I do like how Naomi and Darlene holdtheir own with him.

Enjoyed anotherepisode of Poirot. Very fun to see him solve the mystery while notleaving his apartment. And I do think he quite loves to put Hastings inhorribly embarrassing positions.

Caught anotherepisode of Elementary. I really like it when Joan and Sherlock team upto help their extended group. Detective Bell's dilemma being resolved ended upbeing a lot of fun.

Watched another episodeof Batman Beyond. I didn't fully remember this one, so I enjoyed gettingreacquainted with it.

The episode of LowerDecks I watched is hopefully a turning point. Mariner makes me absolutelybonkers, which I'm pretty sure is the whole point. Here's hoping she can dialit back about ten clicks and I can finally settle in and like the character.

I did almost makeit through an episode of Peak Practice that I started a couple of weeksago. Sam is headed for a very bad place, which makes sense since his run isalmost finished. Hoping to get the rest of the episode watched this week.

That's it for the lifeupdate this week. Tonight's post is from One of These Things, a novellathat puts a spin on the ugly duckling story.

Here's theminiblurb:

Tanis Watts comes of age in the human world but discoversshe has fae abilities. When she's caught between warring factions, she falls inwith the wrong side and barely escapes with her life. Seeking sanctuary, shelands on Falco Corsair's doorstep and runs headfirst into her destiny.

And a preview snippet…

Tanis remained silent until herrescuer led her through a hidden access point in the main wall of the estate."Now that we're clear, let me thank you and suggest you get as far awayfrom here as possible." She glanced over her shoulder. "Do you haveany idea how big the steaming pile is you just stepped in?" Especially forsaving her.The guy gave a terse nod. "Iwas you five years ago, so yeah, I've got a pretty solid picture of theshitstorm I've unleashed." He nodded toward the card she still heldclasped between her fingers. "Go to Innispoint. They'll grant sanctuary."He shrugged. "At least they did for me."Tanis turned the small rectangleover in her hand. "You're a member of the White then?" The LightKeepers—counterpoint to the Dark Guard—kept a residence at Innispoint.The man snorted. "Not likely. Asa midliner, I'm neutral. But when I got rescued, I made a promise to helpwhenever I got the call." He met her gaze. "I got the call for you."Tanis frowned. "Who contactedyou?" She didn't know many of the White brethren, and definitely no onewho would care if she lived or died.The guy huffed out a breath."Just a voice on the phone. That's it." He turned and started to makehis way through a thicket of underbrush.Tanis scrambled to catch up."Look, I appreciate the help, but I'm serious when I say you need to laylow. Better yet, take a vacation somewhere that isn't here."The man grunted. "Yeah, I'llthink about it."Tanis hesitated a moment."What's your name?" Maybe that would give her a clue about who wantedher alive.His eyes narrowed a little."Brevan Hollis. And no offense, but I hope you'll forget you ever sawme." He lifted his chin and darted forward, pulling brambles and briars inhis wake.Tanis tucked the card into herpocket. "Thanks again, Brevan. Here's hoping I don't find your name in thedeath herald anytime soon." She ducked low and carefully made her waytoward the river.From there she'd pick up the paththat led to Innispoint and hopefully get some answers."Why would anyone from theWhite save me?"

I'm pleased withhow this story is coming together. Tanis is not going to be thrilled when shediscovers why she's been saved.

 

That's it for thisweek.

Cheers!

Skye