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Free HOOK Edit: Carmen slammed her keycard—
Carmen slammed her keycard on the counter. She was old enough to remember metal keys, much more satisfying when it came to slamming. Metal clanked; plastic only clunked. Dully. Her head ached and she was filled with remorse at the slip of the tongue that had revealed her insomnia. Only… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: Carmen slammed her keycard—”
Free HOOK Edit: Trapped—
Trapped. Isem’s eyes flickered around the room as he shifted on the chair. There wasn’t much to see. A small table lined with chairs, a fire licking away at the logs in the fireplace. A wood stove, a sink, and a counter where his captor stood, back to him. She… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: Trapped—”
Free HOOK Edit: The filming began last week—
The filming began last week after months of preparation. He was eager to get on with it. He was known for channeling a character so well that his physical appearance changed. He’d been making movies since his twenties, and was well known for a time. He was aging though, faster… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: The filming began last week—”
Free HOOK Edit: Dear Major Bradon—
Dear Major Bradon, I’ll keep this simple for you. Technomancy: The fine art of combining science and sorcery. Technomancers: People who manage to survive combining science and sorcery. Did I mention that there aren’t that many of us? We’ve been called many things over the years, alchemists, magicians… But don’t… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: Dear Major Bradon—”
Free HOOK Edit: To begin with, Marlowe was dead—
To begin with, Marlowe was dead. The police dispatcher said that over the phone, when he broke into Ben’s sleep at five a.m., and the coroner’s assistant said it again, to Ben’s face. Marlowe had been dead at least seven hours, shot and dumped in a filthy alley. The assistant… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: To begin with, Marlowe was dead—”
One thousand buddhas
It’s official—Wordpress reports over a thousand views of JUST YOUR HOOKS. Not bad for only five days! Thanks to all of you, and I hope you’re preparing your Pulitzer acceptance speeches.
Commenting on HOOKS
It looks like I may have opened a can of worms by suggesting the writers would like input. I’m going to clarify the purpose of the comments for these Edits: The comments are for patting each other on the back, giving each other that little hair-raising shot of praise that… Read more“Commenting on HOOKS”
Free HOOK Edit: Thel nocked an arrow—
Thel nocked an arrow and inhaled until her lungs were full and drew back the bowstring until her left hand rested lightly against her cheekbone. She exhaled slowly and sighted with her left eye then swiveled her right arm so that she could see the flat expanse between the buck’s… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: Thel nocked an arrow—”
Free HOOK Edit: In the morning, when there was nothing but birdsong—
In the morning, when there was nothing but birdsong and grey walls and the cramping in his joints for company, regrets and misgivings gathered in a half circle around him and waited for answers. He was a little late to this party. Coming to terms with these entities should have… Read more“Free HOOK Edit: In the morning, when there was nothing but birdsong—”