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This week I am going to share a snippet from Stolen Secrets since it's now on preorder. The trailer is up above and links are at the end, including a rafflecopter filled with goodies.
Pulling the collar of his robe up, he saw Isabella tug the edges of her own robe closer, and then she tightened the belt. Had the temperature dropped? No, not possible at this depth. Despite the added lights, the room seemed darker. The shadows cast by the assortment of statues fought against the light’s intrusion until the bulbs flickered and dimmed, and once more they began to dominate the chamber. Popping sounds were followed by the distinct crackle of shattered glass as an unseen hand snuffed out what remained of the artificial illumination.
The sepulcher was filled with subtle movement as though the darkness had been awakened to their presence and resented it. He caught movement out of the corner of his eye, but when he spun to confront the attacker—and he now felt besieged by threat—no one and nothing was there. He sensed movement overhead, and looked up. Seeing nothing again, he fished his lantern from his belt and his gun from a cargo pocket on the side of his pant leg.
I hope you enjoyed the snippet I posted for Elizabeth today. It's such a relief to be out of the spotlight, like I was in her last post. Don't forget to sign up for all the goodies in her rafflecopter below and snap up a copy of Stolen Secrets! Visit the other Weekend Writing Warriors and Snippet Sunday Authors for more great reads!
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44 Comments
2/5/2017 12:19:05 am
Fantastic tension in this snippet, Elizabeth. The descriptions put me right into the scene. Nicely done!
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:40:24 am
Thanks, Teresa! I appreciate the kind words.
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Jenna Jaxon
2/5/2017 06:54:33 am
Very vivid scene. Gives me an Indiana Jones feeling!
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:41:11 am
Yea! Exactly what I was hoping for, Jenna!
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Daryl Devore
2/5/2017 07:27:00 am
Awesome tension/scary feeling in this. Tweeted.
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:42:15 am
Thanks, Daryl. I appreciate your support!
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:42:56 am
Woot! Thanks, girlfriend!
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2/5/2017 08:16:55 am
Oh, that is spooky.Being prepared is probably for the best, but not sure it will help if the threat is something he can't see. Very intriguing! :)
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:43:55 am
Thanks, Jessica. I'm with you!
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2/5/2017 09:07:31 am
Oh I'm betting something is in there with them, and probably not anything scared of a gun LOL. Very intense snippet!
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:45:08 am
Thanks for the kind words, Veronica. I appreciate the support!
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:46:20 am
Thanks, Helen. Nope, it won't, but there's just something about the heft of it in your hand that builds confidence! LOL!
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:47:13 am
True enough, Aurora! Still gotta "try" to see what's coming at ya though...LOL!
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2/5/2017 11:22:18 am
Lots of suspense in this scene. Something or someone is present, even if unseen. Very spooky. Great snippet.
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:50:59 am
Thanks, Rachel! Exactly what I was hoping to convey!
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2/5/2017 11:58:46 am
Don't you just hate that creepy sensation when you catch motion in your peripheral vision
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:51:40 am
Exactly so, AR!
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Diane Burton
2/5/2017 12:50:09 pm
Very tense. Gave me the shivers. Good job.
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:52:44 am
Wonderful, Diane! Exactly my intent! Thank you so much!
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2/5/2017 02:26:19 pm
What an eerie feeling to sense something there but not be able to see it. I could see this is why he drew the weapon. It's his security blanket in a sense. He may not be able to see the threat but his gun gives him some semblance of control.
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:53:46 am
Thanks, Karen. Just so!
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2/5/2017 03:00:35 pm
Fabulous description! You paint such an eerie picture.
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:54:54 am
Oh, thank you so much for your kind words, Kim. I intended to get just that response!
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2/5/2017 04:54:43 pm
I second everyone else. This has that creepy tense feeling a horror movie gets right before the monster jumps out and eats someone's face. Well done!
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:56:30 am
LOL, Caitlin! Hopefully no ones face will get eaten! Thanks for the support and chuckle. I appreciate it.
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2/5/2017 05:08:31 pm
Not a good time for the lights to go out! What an eerie place.
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:58:05 am
Thanks, Christina. Yes, I think sometimes we forget that those pyramids and dig sites are tombs!
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2/5/2017 06:03:20 pm
I love the imagery of darkness awakening and resenting their presence. Good selection, Hudson.
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 06:59:09 am
Thanks for the support, Ed. I wonder why Hudson is demanding a treat right now?
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Elaine Cantrell
2/5/2017 06:35:51 pm
Deliciously tense moment. Loved it
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 07:00:04 am
Thanks so much, Elaine! I'm really glad.
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 07:00:59 am
Thanks, Gem. I do so love to lose myself in the story.
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 07:04:22 am
Thanks, Iris!
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 07:05:22 am
Yea, thanks, Amy!
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2/6/2017 11:44:49 am
Oh yeah, I think someone knows they're there. Good snippet, Elizabeth.
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 07:06:20 am
Thanks, Siobhan! I appreciate you stopping by!
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Elizabeth Alsobrooks
2/8/2017 07:07:07 am
Super cool! Thanks, P,T.
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