When it comes time for Wednesday Words, I never know who is going to respond to the previous week’s Thursday Threads prompt. Writing that bit of flash fiction then appears here the following Wednesday, which I think y’all know but I need an intro. And it’s true. Unless I’m working on an active WIP, I don’t know who will show up to whisper–or yell–in my ear. Since I was working on getting GHOSTS & THE ANCIENT STONES set up to release in paperback, that may be why certain characters spoke up about this prompt: *”I could ask her thoughts.”* Hope you enjoy the random words…
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Ariel’s gaze flitted between the two men sitting across from him. They remained poker faced. He exhaled, shrugging his lean shoulders. “I could ask her thoughts.”
Caleb exchanged a long look with Sinjen, who cleared his throat and replied. “I’m sure she will have some.”
The werewolf covered up his snorting laughter with a protracted cough. The vampire helpfully pounded his back while the perplexed Fae watched.
“Yes,” Sinjen agreed. “You could do that.”
Caleb, inhaling deeply to smother another round of laughter, nodded. “Indeed. We all know she has them. Thoughts.”
“And she is never shy about sharing them,” Sinjen added.
Ariel picked up his wine glass and swirled the deep burgundy liquid inside. He stared at it, contemplating. “I have little choice. The King has given me none.”
Grabbing his phone, Caleb scrolled through his contacts. “I’ll call and have her meet us here.”
Slender finger far stronger than they appeared shackled Caleb’s wrist. “No.” The forceful denial burst from between Ariel’s lips.
Caleb stared at the Fae until he loosened his fingers and removed his hand.
“If Oberon has taken away your choices, Ariel, there is no reason to postpone the inevitable.”
“That’s easy for you to say, Sinjen. You live with her.”
The vampire’s eyes narrowed. “There is nothing easy about her, my friend.” He glanced at Caleb. “Would you not agree?”
“Oh yeah. Totally.”
“My ears are burning.”
Three pairs of eyes cut to the woman standing next to the booth. Their guilt was palpable. Sade got right to the point. “Who needs killing?”
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No, I have no clue. I mean, I know a little bit about what’s going on with Ari at this moment but I don’t have a clue what precipitated this scene. It will come to me eventually. I just don’t know when because I don’t know what the next project will be. Anyway, writers, you know the drill if you need some inspiration. Readers, I want your thoughts on what I should write next.
Silver James 
Ooo and SQUEE! I’ve missed the gang and it’s so awesome to visit them again, even if it was only for a little while. Yay! Heh, I love Sade… ‘who needs killing?’ She kills me, that’s who.
No inspiration needed at the moment. I finished the 3rd draft last night and sent the book back to my Kindle for another round of notes. (This one where I fix things throughout the note-making process instead of waiting until the notes are done.) If all goes well, and I don’t find anything tragic, I should be looking for readers at the end of it. I’ve been thinking about cover art and how I’m going to do that. I’m also swirling ideas around for the next book.
As for recs on what to write next, I’d love to see you play with the gang. Like I said, I’ve missed them. But whatever strikes your fancy will be fine with me. I love all your imaginary friends. ;o)
🙋🏼♀️ Send it when ready! And that’s one vote for Sade and the Scooby Gang. Though it will mostly be Ari and shadowy things that go bump in the night. Gotta beware of that Unseelie Court… *bwahaha*
That works for me. I love Ari.
sounds intriguing
Ari is about to get buried in intrigue. LOL Or he will once I get around to his story. 😉
Sade sounds like fun. Makes me wonder what thought Ari is hoping to get from Sade.
Have a nice afternoon. I hope you’re staying warm.
Sade is…Sade. LOLOL She’s a handful but given her upbringing and current job, not surprising. She and Ari have quite the history. Long story. 😉 Ari is a “senior” fae, subject directly to King Oberon’s whims. And boy does the king have them at the moment. And yeah, Sade WILL have thoughts… 🤣