Blood On The Moon Cover
My third novel was finished and published in time for Halloween 2016 and I had a launch at Waterstone's at Sheffield.
The full book cover, done by the wonderful, talented, brilliant Paul Mudie
Other Images from Pixabay or Google (Free Usage)
To read from the beginning: Here
Then change the number in the address bar from 1 to 2 (https://steemit.com/writing/@michelle.gent/blood-on-the-moon-serialised-exclusive-for-steemit-2) and so on for the next episodes.
“Get on with it Darius!” Anton shouted and Red almost jumped out of her skin.
She resisted the urge to duck down and Darius saw them.
Wolves turned around at Anton’s shout and he began to push forward.
Those that had been awkward before allowed them through this time and soon they were standing on the empty lawn just below the terrace that Darius was using as a platform.
“These Wolves have not come because of you Darius, shut the hell up and get down from there; you’re making a fool of yourself.” Anton said in a clear voice that carried further than Darius’s had.
“They are here because of the Wolf’s Eye amulet, Darius.” Selene said and she appeared from the darkness beyond the trees that enveloped the path, where her mother’s grave was situated.
The Wolf’s Eye glinted in the moonlight but it was far brighter than it should have been even given the brightness of the moon.
Red saw the amulet and something, her instinct perhaps, kicked in.
Her eyes took on the characteristics of when she turned Wolf and they blazed with their usual preternatural yellow but she was not about to turn Wolf. She seemed to grow taller, broader and more powerful but it was an illusion, surely?
Anton watched Red as these things were happening, he was fascinated.
The rest of the entire audience of Wolves watched Selene; or rather they watched the wearer of the amulet.
“Selene,” Red said and her voice carried well. “The amulet was lost to us for whatever reason. And because of its loss, we have adapted and moved on. There is no need for the amulet now, there have been changes made to the ways our society works and from the vast numbers of Wolves that meet here this night, it would seem that it is a successful system.”
Selene snorted derision at Red’s words.
She too held herself straight and she was indeed impressive to see.
She was an Ancient and as her mother before her was reputed to be a brave and frightful warrior; it would seem that the amulet enhanced the wearer’s prowess.
Selene addressed the crowds before her, not Red. “Wolfkind needs no system. Wolfkind needs no rules. We are creatures of anarchy and destruction and we could rule this little planet if we so chose. It is only by the decree of the few that the many are shackled by these rules. Do away with the rules! Reject the authority that you have allowed them to wield over you! Rise up now and slaughter the rule-makers, the rule-enforcers and those that wish to rule you! Wolfkind is invincible and we deserve the Humes’ awe!”
Anton became a little concerned at her speech because even he felt a stirring in his heart at her words.
He became more concerned when he heard the muttering begin in the crowds and he knew that the amulet was a powerful and deadly tool.
They had been fortunate that Belinda had been loyal to the Lycaeon when she wore it or he was certain that there would no longer be a Royal household.
It was when Selene was speaking that Darius realised that the amulet takes on its wearer’s zeal and enhances it.
Selene had been brought up in a household devoted to his doctrine and as she had grown, she had formed her own opinions based on that initial teaching.
She was of the opinion that Wolf rule was abhorrent and unnecessary.
Wolfkind could govern themselves without the strict guidelines that had been put in place to protect the species from detection.
Darius didn’t necessarily subscribe to that opinion, he did want Wolfkind to be ruled, he just plotted that it would be him that was doing it.
He didn’t notice Anton had approached him and was shocked when he took firm hold of his collar and dragged him off backwards out of immediate view of the audience below their ‘stage’.
“This is all your doing, you treacherous snake!” Anton hissed at the other Wolf.
Darius put his hands over Anton’s, as much to hold himself up if Anton was to let go as to remove his grip.
He was held off-balance by Anton’s grip and Anton leaned forward to speak quietly with him. “I suggest you stop her, she seems to be beholden to you.”
Darius protested. “She isn’t under my influence; she left my organisation a while ago. I heard nothing from her until this morning when she phoned me and told me where to come.”
“So you called this assembly.” Anton said.
“I called some of my Wolves to this place, yes, I admit it but I wasn’t expecting this kind of turn-out! I don’t have this many Wolves to command. I was shocked but pleased when I saw them all.”
“You bloody moron! These Wolves haven’t turned up for you! They’re here for a war!”
the chapter turned out to be terrific, it is best to read it entirely with yesterday's chapter, it will definitely allow you to plunge into this mystical atmosphere.
I am grateful for the steemit, for the opportunity to "exclusively" read and enjoy your work.
Thank you, I'm waiting for the continuation
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.
I am countinuosly reading this novel. Its a great interesting story. Good writing skill.thanks for sharing the post.
Great blog
Really? What did you like best?
This nice story thanks
Wonderful your writing story, i like this post.
carry on your creativity, best of luck my dear friend
The wolf always appeals to me because there is an interesting question. First, the animal is perfect when he walks on two legs. This is very ridiculous for me because this type of animal is unlikely to be such a visualization. Second, it is often associated with the mystic that he (wolf) of the devil's ghost. Third, wolf equals four or five wolves (very large) and others. We are talking about the mystical of this animal story. Wolf is categorized in the Dracula family horror story (in a top film). But I admit it, the author's imagination of the wolf story is very strong from the mystical side, I do not know why so. and it's all very detailed.
Thank you. I'm pleased you're enjoying my story. This is a werewolf legend 'man-wolf' or lycanthropy, not vampires. But no matter. You seem to be enjoying it and for that, I'm satisfied.
THIS STORY HAS REACHED A NEW LEVEL OF AWESOMESS!!!
Hahaha! I'm so pleased you like my work :)
What an amazing piece of fiction written in rich and fascinating language. Reading it is turning for me very delightful and aw-inspiring. I really like Selene's rebellious nature. Even if we generalize these impressive words in our daily life they can be so true;
Thank you!
That's very kind of you :)
I enjoy every new episode you post. Even if I do not comment on every post, because it seems like I want to attract some attention..
I really apreciate how authors like you manage to write amazing fiction storyes and even more. Very good writing skills and imagination. I hope you will continue your work after years, and write even more amazing stories :)
Please, if you wish to comment on my posts, even if it's to say 'Hey, Michelle! You got something wrong!' I'm always happy to read your comments. :)
Thank you for always reading my work :)
Glad to hear that @michelle.gent :) :)
It is looking more and more like a definite connection between Anton, and Darius. A teacher, student thing? Darius had to learn from someone about how and what direction to take his studies, someone slipped him the "adjusted/incomplete" prophecy. We know Vladimir's father died, but do we know who Darius's father was? Did I forget something again, or something from a previous book?
On a side note: The first story image the girl and two rings, stunning goes extremely well with the narrative that surrounds it. Selene and Red it seems may be at odds, it depends on Jessica and Darius and Anton I suppose to see where it all leads.