Well, decided I should get back to my Silver Rose ABCs today! *smiles* If you haven't read my previous posts for A, B, C, D, E, and F; do check them out and get some hints on what my fantasy novel will be like!
Today we are on G. G for Golden Shore. This is a land of my fantasy world. I don't want to give much away, but here's some pictures I've found on Pixabay.com that make me think of Golden Shore.
I tried to find pictures of medieval castles, rushing waterfalls, and craggy cliffs ... but I just couldn't find ones that quite fit!
Today we are on G. G for Golden Shore. This is a land of my fantasy world. I don't want to give much away, but here's some pictures I've found on Pixabay.com that make me think of Golden Shore.
I tried to find pictures of medieval castles, rushing waterfalls, and craggy cliffs ... but I just couldn't find ones that quite fit!
To pique your interest further, go to my Silver Rose board on Pinterest! There's many more pictures there; and some of a certain lovely family from Golden Shore: Alexander, Nenette, Breanne, Majesta, and Mariette! *smiles*
Now lastly ... some snippets from Silver Rose, yay! *grins*
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A
castle stood on a swell in the land, imposing and grim. Through the
gathering gloom, it was barely discernable; the black flags high atop the gleaming
towers waving silently in the night—as if warning all on-lookers.
All was silent; a sense of impending doom heavy in the air. Even the night creatures hesitated warily on the edges of the forest, as though evil lurked too close for their comfort.
Then, a blood-curdling scream rent the stillness.
Inside the castle, a book thumped to the stone floor. Three men, in various black garbs, stared at the golden-haired girl before them. An older woman swooned. A passel of maids clutched at each other anxiously.
The young woman, encased in a hideous green gown, ripped the black, lace veil from her blonde curls with another fierce cry. Whirling, she kicked off her jewel-encrusted slippers and fled down the first dark passageway she came upon.
The blackness screamed silently in her wake.
All was silent; a sense of impending doom heavy in the air. Even the night creatures hesitated warily on the edges of the forest, as though evil lurked too close for their comfort.
Then, a blood-curdling scream rent the stillness.
Inside the castle, a book thumped to the stone floor. Three men, in various black garbs, stared at the golden-haired girl before them. An older woman swooned. A passel of maids clutched at each other anxiously.
The young woman, encased in a hideous green gown, ripped the black, lace veil from her blonde curls with another fierce cry. Whirling, she kicked off her jewel-encrusted slippers and fled down the first dark passageway she came upon.
The blackness screamed silently in her wake.
© Copyright Silver Rose by Shantelle Mary Hannu
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“No need to fear,” he said, cradling her head as a
protective instinct swelled within him. “You’re safe. I need to bring you to a
place you’ll be found.” For a moment, he stood still, holding the unconscious
woman in his arms. A haunting feeling gripped his heart. Who is she? Then he swung astride Renon and, gripping the girl,
urged his horse into a gallop.
They rode nearer to the castle. The forest thinned, and they entered a patch of land blooming with little, sweetheart flowers and pink sugarberry trees. A tantalizingly sweet smell filled the air from the blossoms.
He swung off Renon, holding the woman close, and walked over to a gentle swell of a hill. He laid her down carefully, then took a step back, his mind whirling as he stared at her.
She was very still, as if sensing him watching her.
They rode nearer to the castle. The forest thinned, and they entered a patch of land blooming with little, sweetheart flowers and pink sugarberry trees. A tantalizingly sweet smell filled the air from the blossoms.
He swung off Renon, holding the woman close, and walked over to a gentle swell of a hill. He laid her down carefully, then took a step back, his mind whirling as he stared at her.
She was very still, as if sensing him watching her.
© Copyright Silver Rose by Shantelle Mary Hannu
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What do you think? ^_^
Looks exciting! Your writing is really good...makes me want to read more!! Can't wait!
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Thanks for stopping by, Grace! And thank you, ^_^ I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!
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Yayyy, more Silver Rose ABC's! :D I love Golden Shore. ^_^ And Shonnons and snippets! :D I know... it's soooo hard to find pictures that are just right!! o.o I guess because our imaginations are so original! ;) Loved this post! :D
ReplyDelete^__^ So glad you enjoy these, Deborah!!
DeleteMust be!! :D 'Cause yes, it is just so hard sometimes! I usually find the best pictures unintentionally, while scrolling through my home feed. But when I actually try to look for specific things, I can never find them! :/ Haha.
Wonderful! Blessings! <3