Saturday, April 14, 2018

Snippet Sunday and Weekend Writing Warriors: Purple Heart


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Blurb:

Jenna West has no idea what she might have done to her new tenant Mike Hightower. He's surly and hateful every single time they meet, and he looks at her as though he despises her.

He does despise her. She's from the Middle East, and people like her killed his friend Ramirez when the army sent them to Iraq.

Will the power of love work its magic to soften Mike's bitter hatred, or will he ignore his growing attraction for his pretty landlady?

Last Week:
“When would you like to start, Mike?” 

“I need a day or two to find someplace to live. How about Monday?” 

“That works for me. Say, I just thought of something. Jenna West has a duplex for rent. I saw it on the bulletin board in the cafeteria.” 

“Who’s Jenna West?” 

“She works a couple of aisles away from you, but she isn’t here today. She called in with a virus of some sort. 


This week: Mike gets Jenna's phone number. Stan speaks first.


She must really feel bad. Jenna hasn’t missed a day of work in the past year and a half.”

 “Could we get her number?”

 “Sure can. I think Jenna would treat you right.”

Mike copied the phone number, and put it in his pocket. “Thanks again, Stan. I really do appreciate it.” 

 “You’re welcome. I’ll see you on Monday.”
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8 comments:

  1. Teresa CypherApril 15, 2018 at 9:00 AM

    Good dialogue, moving the story forward. :-)

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  2. Amy BraunApril 15, 2018 at 12:39 PM

    Hopefully Jenna will!

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  3. Veronica ScottApril 15, 2018 at 1:29 PM

    This snippet moves the story forward, as Teresa said. Maybe not a riveting moment LOL but necessary if we're going to get to the heart of the matter so thanks for sharing!

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  4. UnknownApril 15, 2018 at 3:21 PM

    I have a feeling he’s going to be surprised when he meets Jenna.

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  5. AnonymousApril 15, 2018 at 4:03 PM

    It seems Mike made the recommendation in good faith, unaware of the history that has corrupted the hero's open mind.

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  6. Hywela LynApril 15, 2018 at 6:51 PM

    Oh dear, I wonder what's going to happen when he meets her?

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  7. UnknownApril 15, 2018 at 11:48 PM

    Seems innocuous, but the blurb makes me sure fireworks are coming!

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  8. Diane BurtonApril 16, 2018 at 10:15 AM

    This snippet seems a little slow, but I'm sure it's necessary to set the stage for what's coming next.

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