I’m finally writing again–back to Paranormal Urban Fantasy for a while to write the sequel to Fractured Legacy, so that means it’s time for a Sunday snippet, brought to you as part of the Weekend Writing Warriors meme.
Kaylyn had hoped that once the entity that had haunted her dreams was sealed away, she might finally be able to enjoy a quiet night’s sleep. But even after a week, the visions still haunted her dreams.
She jerked awake to an unfamiliar room. Blinking her eyes as she slowly took in the dark surroundings. Boxes lined the far wall, stacked higher than her old dresser, which was, at the moment, the only remotely organized thing in her new home.
Her eyes drifted toward the window, illuminated only by the full moon as it made its early descent. A flicker of movement to the left drew her attention and she focused on the dark mass.
She closed her eyes and opened them again, expecting the shadow to disappear, but it moved forward into the light of the window.
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Skye Callahan 
Oops. Not a shadow. A bit anxious for her now. Great 8
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You open with a cliff hanger and this makes me wonder what happens next. Always a good moment for a reader.
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Wow! Nice cliffhanger. Now I want to know what happens next! Great 8.
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I liked your 8. Good use of descriptive words to set the scene. That ‘shadow’ that isn’t a shadow gives off a very creepy feel. One thing (and I get told this a lot) is use of similar words in a short span. In the opening paragraph the ‘haunted her dreams’ term is used twice maybe find a way to reword one of those.
Look forward to the next 8.
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Nicely done. Great place to leave us.
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Oh man, is it a dream or reality? Either way, I’m terrified! lol. Great job!
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A shadow coming toward you is never a good thing. Can’t wait to see what she does! Great 8!
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I assume “early descent” means the moon is just starting to descend? A full moon is always at its highest at solar midnight and descending from there on.
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That would be correct.
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Uh oh, scary stuff! I hope she’s having a nightmare but that doesn’t seem to be the answer…can’t wait for more!
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Uh-oh. This made goosebumps rise on my arms. Looking forward to more!
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Shadows that aren’t shadows are never a good thing! The question is, is it related to her nightmare, or some other dangerous thing?
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Eerie, very atmospheric snippet and it pulled me right in!
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Nice snippet! Love your blog layout and design!
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Thank you!!
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