In the WeWriWa blog hop, participating writers share 8-10 sentences from one of their stories.
In last week’s snippet, priestesses Selena and Elspeth along with their guards were headed to the temple of the Warrior Priests of Covenant. The guards seemed certain that the temple would turn out to be a military base, and Elspeth agreed. Selena wanted everyone to keep an open mind. This snippet skips ahead to their arrival at the temple.
When they reached the temple, a wave of uncertainty broke over Selena. It looked more like a prison than a place of worship. Enormous and cylindrical, it was completely black—even the windows. A tall iron fence surrounded it. Two guards armed with modern laser pistols as well as machetes—the traditional weapons of warrior priests—stood at the gate. Their high-collared black uniforms somehow managed to show off their strong physiques while concealing them completely. They wore their long hair bound in single tight braid reminiscent of a reptilian tail.
“Military base,” Grant said under his breath. “Temple my ass.”
Selena cast him a stern look.
About Warrior Priest
(Science Fiction Romance)
What happens when a warrior priest from a strict religion meets a free-spirited priestess from a new age commune?
Jade and Selena are as different as two people can be, but to facilitate an alliance between their worlds, they engage in a cultural exchange. With their galaxy in danger from a planet that wants to conquer or destroy all others, they realize the importance of their assignment, but it is difficult for a warrior priest and a nonviolent priestess to understand each other.
Selena is both attracted and appalled by his old school masculinity, and Jade is tempted to break his vow of celibacy until marriage due to his powerful desire for her. Will this unlikely pair not only find common ground, but unconditional love?
Coming in 2020.
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Doesn’t sound like a military base or a temple. Much more frightening, I think, for those inside.
What a great “I told you so!” Fab description of a truly imposing place.
An ominous place – i wouldn’t want to live there.
Wonderful description. I would definitely think twice about setting foot inside but I guess she doesn’t have a choice.
I’m with Grant on this one!!! Military prison–I think. WOw–good description!
Those high-collared black uniforms made me picture Darth Vader. All black, even the windows, is certainly an aggressive, intimidating look.
What a great description. Definitey ominous!
Haha, loved the ending. “Temple my ass” indeed. I like that they’re skeptical.
Keep smiling,
Yawatta
Great way of creating atmosphere, this sounds so dark and foreboding. I tend to agree with his last remark! :0
Always be suspicious until proved otherwise. I like their caution.
Gotta admit I’m with Grant here. Though it could be something else sinister, too, with all those dark windows and such. Great snippet!
I’m with Grant, definitely doesn’t give off temple vibes.