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Excerpt Two!

I figured, seeing as I gave you the first two pages of the new WIP and as I haven’t yet finished, I could give you another page or so, just to tide you over until I finished writing it. You’ll be pleased to know that the writing goes well. I’m particularly chipper today so it should go even better than usual. My aim is to get it finished as soon as possible so I can release it to you lovely people (free of charge, of course).

I would exceedingly appreciate any feedback you care to give – even if it is to say you hate my writing and I should go die in a hole. Honestly, I’d prefer constructive criticism, though. That way I can improve my writing and bring you much better pieces to read.

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Flash Fiction No.6

The arrow slew through the air and stabbed into the tender flesh of the young yew tree, less than an inch from his head. He turned quickly, but there was nobody to be seen. His keen eyes studied the leafy forest. There was no movement save for the rustle of greenery in the wind. He lifted a hand to stroke his coarse bristles.
The second arrow cut through the air, striking the ground at his feet. He stuck a step back. No marksman would be so shoddy as to fire at him twice and narrowly miss on both occasions. This was a warning, but why and who from?

Flash Fiction No.5

Bullets ricocheted off the walls. There were screams as bystanders dived out of the way. Plumes of smoke filled the room, scattering the light streaming in from the dark. Alice checked the gun was loaded, listening as it clicked back into place amidst the hazy noise. Tables fell over. Glasses smashed on the floor. Commands were issued loudly above the din while smoky voices replied.

Alice peered out from behind the counter. There were too many of them for her to get out the front way. She needed a back route. Her eyes snagged on the many civilians on the floor in the room.

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