Adam waited for his mother to close the door to her bedroom before leaving again for the hall. Once there, he picked up another piece. He didn't know who the girl was; he didn't know how she knew how to play, but he did not want her challenged by another. He wanted to be the one to win her, the one to challenge her. He admired her bravery but would admire her intelligence even more if she proved a worthy opponent. The game had begun.
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Well written and the next one with zombies? Really.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous way to end the chapter and intrigue the reader! I've really enjoyed these snippets, and am looking forward to the zombie ones next. :)
ReplyDeleteI really have enjoyed the whole game analogy. Excellent excerpt!
ReplyDeleteNice snippet. Bring on the zombies!
ReplyDeleteBut what is the fate for a lower caste person who plays and loses, I wonder? Love all the intrigue.
ReplyDeleteOooo...this is going to be a wonderful romance.
ReplyDeleteYay! That last line is a great setup for the rest of the story.
ReplyDeleteYay, he's man enough to want to play with her even though he doesn't know who she is, except that she isn't on his social level.
ReplyDeleteThis is so intriguing - I love all the unanswered questions in this snippet.
ReplyDeleteWhat I great tease you are to just leave us dangling . . .
ReplyDeleteThat's a little sweet and protective, but also a little disturbing, considering what could happen to her if she lost.
ReplyDeleteI like that last sentence. He's intrigued by her. Do I sense a romance brewing?
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed these snippets. And look forward to reading snippets from your zombie story. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the little cliffhanger at the end. :D
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