Hi everyone. DH and I will be in New York City for the Memorial Day Weekend. Wishing you safe travels if you’re also out and about. If you’re staying at home this weekend, have a peaceful, love-filled time ( and watch out for crazy motorists who might be traveling scribes). 🙂
For my #WeWriWa snippet, I’m continuing from Cat Nip. I’ve added a link below to the longer installments I post on Tuesdays. Thanks for all the great feedback and encouragement. With your help I might actually finish this recalcitrant story.
“Stop,” I screeched, pushing against the furry head. Indifferent to my demand, he hooked a fang over my collar and pulled, ripping the dress where it covered my neck and shoulder.
As I leaned backward, the torn material separated from my arm and dangled from his tooth. Pinning me to the seat with one big paw, he shook his head, cast the sleeve aside, and returned his attentions to my neck.
His tongue, like fine sandpaper running over my skin, made me shiver as he licked.
I finally gathered my wits enough to whisper a protection spell. At first, nothing happened but the continued purring of the monster.
But then, sparks danced over the beast’s coat, his fur began to smoke, and he shook is head, sneezing three times before sprawling unconscious in the dust.
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gem
Subscribing from the #8sunday at Weekend Writing Warriors. I am going to have to go back and read the previous installments to catch up on the story. Sounds like she remembered that protection spell just in time! Safe journey’s this holiday weekend!
Great snippet! Sensual and scary and kinda comical with the sneezing three times. I love it!
Yes, I’m going to have to catch up as well. This is not where I left the story last week! She’s lucky that spell worked as quick as it did. Exciting 8!
How much for one of those “protection spells?”
I could use that at work, I’m a retail pharmacist. LOL
Kudos on the 8.
The amount of detail and speed in this snippet is amazing. You’re doing a great job, Gem!
love the disappearance with the three sneezes, I can totally picture it! 🙂
Very interesting. I did not expect him to pass out. Have a great time in NYC!
Fun snippet. I like the sand paper tongue – reminds me of my cats!
What a fast moving snippet. Love the three sneezes and the title. Cat Nip. Great snippet.
Hope you’re having a great time in NY. I’m heading back into the garden today. There are more weeds to pull. 🙂
I have to go back and catch up. I need me one of those spells.The sand paper tongue and purring remind me of my cat.
Fine sandpaper? More like a rasp, I would think!
Well good, I’m glad she remembered her protection spell! Loved the three sneezes…excellent excerpt.
Now you’ve gone and hooked me on this story! I’ve gotta go back and read the excerpts leading up to this one. I’m incredibly intrigued! Well done! 🙂
Well, well, well. That should get his attention. Great snippet, Gem.
I’m sure Mr. Tiger means . . . well? At least he seems affectionate, if slow to take a hint! 😀
Fast thinking! And I like the details, and the use of the magic number 3 🙂
Perfectly paced, tight prose combined with vivid imagery makes for some great writing.
Love it, love it! I had to go back and read the other installments. 🙂 Of course! You did that on purpose, didn’t you? LOL.
Wowie Zowie! Bad kitty…good kitty? Like others, you got me running back to read earlier installments!!!! Good job!
Nice magical moment. Good that she could remember to use the spell on time.