After finishing my book, Silver Rose, I started working on a sequel, Silver Crescent. Earlier this month, I finally finished the rough draft and started editing. I would like to share with you, my dear readers, a sneak peek of Chapter 1 from Silver Crescent.
Enjoy!
Chapter 1: The Rhythm of Memories
A flash by the window caught my eye, startling me back to my surroundings and the present. Slowly, my heart racing, I got up and crossed the room to check. My eyes were adjusting quickly to the dark, but I still almost tripped over a loose floor board. Stifling my cry of surprise, I felt my way cautiously, until I made it to the window and looked out.
Whatever I had seen had disappeared. I was staring out at the dilapidated, old town square of Tealeaf, my home town. The village had been destroyed eight years ago, when a powerful golden dragon invaded and attacked, all in an attempt to find and kill me. My mother, Alice, was a witch. She fought and drove back the fearsome dragon, buying us time, but not enough. She managed to escape with me, my brother Malcolm, and my sister Lydia in tow, but our father died in the attack.
As the terrified villagers fled for their lives, Tealeaf was razed almost to the ground. A few buildings survived, like my old house, but even then, it was crumbling.
“Penelope, what are you doing up?”
I spun around, but it was only Mag, staring at me sleepily.
“It’s nothing, Mag. I thought I heard something. Go back to sleep.”
Mag nodded, dropped her head to the floor, and instantly began to snore.