I’ve pondered over what to write this week for a few hours. My indecision wavering from one thought to another. It was my birthday yesterday and while I received many gifts, I realised I had a gift to give in return.
For my followers, readers and fellow writing enthusiasts my gift to you today is a sneak peek at the first chapter of my novel, Nature’s Destiny. As I’ve previously posted my Prologue, it seemed only fitting that I follow on from that. I hope you enjoy reading it.
Hysteria penetrated my body. I couldn’t think straight and my head thumped from the blinding pressure. I could see black dots floating above my eyes. I knew I was about to pass out.
I tried to breathe evenly, taking big gulps of air and letting them whoosh out of me. I couldn’t pass out, not now. I had to stay calm, I needed to work out what was going on. I stuck my head between my legs, which should have worked, but made no difference.
The searing pain in my head increased and I felt the urge to give in to the darkness. I couldn’t resist it anymore.
I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. I stretched my arm out and patted the bed, but it was no use I couldn’t find it. I was too sleepy to really care, and I could feel the pull of my dreams drawing me back to sleep. The phone could wait, for now I needed to rest.
I could hear a faint pounding in my dream, it matched the rhythm of paws hitting the ground as I ran. The noise grew louder the closer I got to my destination. “Luna, are you there? Come on girl, open up!” Huh, that’s odd, I could’ve sworn that was Sky’s voice.
The constant thudding increased and my head started to hurt all over again. “Luna, I swear if you don’t open this door in two seconds I’m going to kick it down!” With that threat, I realised I wasn’t dreaming anymore, that was definitely Sky’s irritated voice I could hear. Intent on keeping my door on its’ hinges I leapt out of bed and dashed through the house to open it.
“Geez, Sky, there’s no need to get all dramatic!” I couldn’t help sounding sullen, I was enjoying my dream too much for it to be over. The second I opened the door she came barging in. “Hello, to you too!” OK, so maybe I was grumpy, but she deserved it.
I closed the door behind her and turned to face her. She’d better have a good reason for interrupting my sleep.
justinewinter 
waw! it really makes me want to read more! most books dont start like that and i get bored easily good luck with it Justine!! im sure you’ll do well
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Thank you Nia! Comments like this gives me the encouragement to continue doing what I love. I’m really glad you liked it!
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Ahh this sounds so good. Proud of you. Gone are the days in Mr Payne Maths in yr 7!! Deffo want to read more!
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Thanks Chrissy! I know! We’re getting to the age of: I remember when… or When I was your age we… Haha!
I’m so glad you liked it!
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We are old..almost quarter of the way through out twenties haha!
Best of luck with editing! Sure it’ll be a great finished product!
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We’ll be a quarter of a century before you know it! Haha!
Thanks Sweetie, I do hope so! It’s so exciting! Yay!
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more more more!!!
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Patience my dear 😉
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I knew this was about wolves once I saw that her name is Luna. And the paw prints in the dream. And the helplessness incessant presence of the dreams. Gah! I didn’t read the prologue – maybe I should go back and do that – but I’m excited to have come in contact with another self-publishing author. Good luck!
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I’m glad you picked up on the little hints. My novel is full of them! If you read the prologue – do let me know what you think. I did enjoy your opening page – I have yet to fully look at your blog! Thank you, and good luck to you too! All the best!
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Thanks so much! Yes, I’m very observant of the hints, as you’re never to give all the answers at once. I’m definitely heading to read the prologue and I will share my thoughts.
I also noticed that we are using the same theme – great minds!
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Yes, it’s like an amalgamation of information to be solved at the end! Awesome, I hope you like it! I’m a sucker for the paranormal/supernatural theme! Werewolves and Vampires – Yummy!
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Same! I favor Vampires more, though – my protagonist is one. When I’m in the mood for warmth and fur, I lean over to the enemy’s side, haha!
Heading to the prologue in just a moment.
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I do the opposite – cold and hard is my enemy! Oh wait, that sounds a little wrong…
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Wow JB. Such a powerful extract. I am soooo excited about beta reading it. Xxx
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Oh thanks hun! Me too! Ahhhhh! xxx
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