February 1, 2015
One more week until
Bitten returns with season two. I
can't wait!! Banshee is amping up the
tension and I'm looking forward to the next episode. Makes me miss Strike Back
and look forward to whenever it comes back to my television screen.
My usual fare, The Flash, Arrow, Gotham, and Sleepy Hollow had good showings. I'm
enjoying the story arc on Arrow even
if my twitter feed seems to hold a different opinion. I love the flashbacks and
how they reveal information about Oliver's time off the island.
Also need to take a
moment to mention Lost Girl. It's the
final season and I'm so going to miss the show when it's gone. Thankfully, I'll
have Orphan Black to look forward to
soon and will get to see Ksenia Solo in a new role. J
Tonight's post is
from Unforeseen Consequences, a novella where a past wager comes back to haunt
our main characters.
Here's the tagline:
In the School for the Extraordinarily Gifted, Stella Stubbs
and Dak Satterfield hold the record for the most bets won. As instructors, they
no longer join in on the fun, but both enjoy watching their students try to
break their top scores—until a dangerous element is introduced and they
discover their last wager won had unforeseen consequences.
And a preview snippet…
Stella entered the training room
and propped a shoulder against the wall directly behind her fellow instructor.
"Dak, I think this might the group that finally outdoes us." She
looped an arm around his waist and rested her chin on his bicep.
Dak angled his head, glancing
down. "Really? You think bunch of misfits has what it takes?" Several
students stopped their warm-ups and glared.
Stella chuckled. "You want
them all riled up, don't you?" The less they focused on their tasks, the
greater their chance for making mistakes.
Dak grinned. "It's a good
strategy. Helps cull the best from the bunch." He dropped a kiss on her
head and stepped away, snapping his fingers for attention. "Listen up, everyone.
Today marks your final phase of testing. This series determines who moves up
the ranks and who stays behind for more instruction." He shot Stella a
quick look then continued. "To eliminate some of the stress involved with
the last stage and to have a little fun, Mistress Stubbs will be taking your
bets."
The group started rushing toward
Stella and Dak clapped his hands, amplifying the sound with magic. The
resounding echo stopped the pupils in their tracks. Stella bit back a grin. He
used the same method with every single class that came through. No doubt Dak
would be disappointed if he didn't have the opportunity.
Truth be told, Stella enjoyed the
tradition also. The reactions varied from sheer terror to eye-blinking shock,
but the comical expressions never failed to entertain. She sobered and directed
her attention to Dak.
He waited until all eyes were on
him before turning toward Stella. "Mistress Stubbs, what's the call for
who goes first? Alphabetical? Best score so far?" He walked around the group
and stood behind them.
Stella cocked her head to one
side, pretending to consider the options. "Hmm. Good question, Master
Satterfield. I think we'll go with reverse alphabetical this session." She
made her way to the small table, sitting in the far corner of the training
room. "Erin Zephyr, come forward and place your wager."
The female apprentice smiled and
crossed the space, weaving in and out of her fellow students.
Stella took a seat and grabbed a
pen. Her favorite part of being an instructor underway, she didn't look up when
Erin approached.
Instead, she asked a simple
question. "Miss Zephyr, what's your bet?"
Let
the games begin.
I have a feeling
this story is going to take some dark turns. I can't wait to write them.
That's it for this
week.
Cheers!
Skye
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