Six Sentence Sunday
I’m joining in with Six Sentence Sunday this week, giving my fiction fans six sentences from one of my works to see if it entices you. Six Sentence Sunday is mainly perused by romance authors and readers, so when I participate, I try to include something a bit similar to that genre. This six comes from my short story, Treasure, that I’ll soon be submitting to a speculative fiction magazine.
By now, she knew such things were repulsive here, that killing another human was anathema to his race, yet she was amazed he could focus on anything but her curves in the morning light.
“Get dressed,” she commanded, “or don’t you plan to work today?”
He gazed at her for a moment, groaned, and then rose. With both hands, he pulled her face toward his, kissed her, then whispered in her ear, “You’re safe with me, Filor.”
Her cheeks colored, both with flattery and shame. She could not trust him with her real name—did the shame mean she wanted to?
Hope you enjoyed it!
Posted: Sunday, September 25th, 2011 @ 12:30 am
Categories: writing.
Tags: fantasy, rebecca gomez farrell, romance, short story, six sentence sunday, treasure, writing.
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September 25th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Nice six. I like speculative fiction.
September 25th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
Nicely written. I like speculative fictio, too.
September 25th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Interesting question there at the end. Very curious to read more.
September 25th, 2011 at 10:15 pm
Very intriguing and enticing six! And don’t worry about sticking to the romance genre with your SSS. I’ve noticed a definite lack of romance in most of my six sentences as of late LOL.
September 25th, 2011 at 10:33 pm
Nice to know I’m not alone, Ana! I try to stick with something at least a little to do with love, but if I find a fantastic six, I won’t stop myself. =) Glad you all are spec fiction fans! I’ve got a few short stories published in spec fiction, but I’m working on an epic fantasy novel presently. Someday, I’ll finish that first draft. ,)
September 25th, 2011 at 11:08 pm
“Safe with me”… sweet.
September 25th, 2011 at 11:56 pm
I find myself very intrigued. Thanks for sharing!
September 26th, 2011 at 6:40 am
Very nice. Can’t wait to find out what kind of society she’s from, and how much more influence he will have on her.
September 27th, 2011 at 11:30 am
I really liked those last two sentences
…and there’s no romance in my story at all!