Every week in the WeWriWa blog hop, writers post 8-10 sentences from one of their books. The past few excerpts I’ve posted have involved Grit, a werewolf gladiator, and Haylen, the demon who restored Grit’s life after he was killed in the arena. In this snippet, a young witch, Maddy, has uncovered information about Haylen’s past and reports it to Grit and others who are in a war against the demons.
“Haylen is fascinating — for a demon, I mean,” Maddy explained, noting the strange looks from her companions.
“He was actually a faith healer in England around the year 800.”
“A charlatan,” Christian said with contempt. “It’s not shocking that he’s a demon.”
“According to the history books, he wasn’t a fraud at all. Healing by touch is a rare gift, bestowed by the divine.”
“You’re trying to tell us he’s a fallen angel?” Zari asked.
“No. He was human, but gifted. He allegedly healed many people in his village and the surrounding ones, and he was known as a good man.”
About Fangs and Fists: Grit
(Erotic Paranormal Romance)
Werewolf gladiator Grit faced his own mortality in the arena, only to be resurrected by a demon. Grit now lives a shadowy existence as one of the soulless, remembering only bits and pieces of his former life. Nonetheless, he recognizes evil and knows he must fight for the future of his young son, as well as the rest of the world.
Zari, a vampire warrior, helped Grit escape the tower where he had been imprisoned. She had feelings for Grit when they’d first met, but at the time he had been mated to another wolf. Now that he’s on his own, they’re free to explore their feelings as they fight side by side as part of the rebellion against the demons. In the midst of war, their love grows, but danger is everywhere.
Haylen, the demon who resurrected Grit, offers a bargain that may save or destroy the rebellion. Whatever the outcome, Zari and Grit intend to face it together and explore the once forbidden passion between them.
From Changeling Press.
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A faith healer from the year 800 — that’s one character I’ve never come across before.
Nice backstory reveal. Sets up the character very well.
I’m enjoying your snippet, so different. I’ve read about faith-healers from way back. My mother’s family always spoke about this and truly believed even many roamed the earth.
If he was gifted by the divine, how did he come to be a demon? Choice or force? Interesting direction this is taking! Great snippet!
Ah, maybe the demon isn’t as demonic as he seems? You have a truly fascinating cast of characters here.
Interesting way to convey backstory, the women’s curiosity making them research him. But I’m interested in why he’s a demon now.