Eve took a marble piece in her hand and held it tightly. She could feel every edge, every plane. The corners seemed to bite into her skin. Small, it had little weight and yet felt exceedingly heavy, as though she held the world in her hand instead of a tiny piece. Eve placed it on the board in a new position. The movement was monumental. It wasn't simply the start of a game; it was the start of everything. She had put her world into motion. Turning her back on the three-tiered board, she returned to her dorm. From the corner, she noticed someone else in the shadows, not near the kitchen, the direction she headed, but the grand entrance, where the High One had left. Despite being one of the elite, he didn’t address Eve, and she continued on her way.
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Fascinating snippet with shadowed person in a corner.
ReplyDeleteHe's ominous, isn't he?
DeleteThe story is intriguing, especially all the possible ramifications of the game. Enjoyed the snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading! It really is more than just a game.
DeleteI'm wondering exactly what she set in motion. Between that and the figure standing in the corner, this snippet is very intriguing! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad I caught your interest!
DeleteI can't wait to see the consequences of moving the piece.
ReplyDeleteThey are formidable.
DeleteOh, she's gutsy. I think that's what the High One is hoping for. Nice scene!
ReplyDeleteMaybe a step further than expected, but she won't be disappointed.
DeleteLove the image of the movement of the piece wasn't just a movement of the piece - waiting to see what she's set in to motion.
ReplyDeleteSupported your 2 Thunderclaps and tweeted.
Thanks for the support! I'm very near my goal for Never Say Die.
DeleteMysterious shadowy lurkers. Always intriguing!
ReplyDeleteThey are idea for raising the stakes.
DeleteThis is a spooky passage hinting at a vast array of things beyond our ken. The shadowy figure is the perfect touch.
ReplyDeleteThis raises more questions. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteMysterious and spooky. Great snippet.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you describe her holding the piece, how it feels, then what happens when she puts it in place. Many questions.
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