You can read the first section for free by clicking through. Do that and determine if you’d like to read the rest. If you do happen to give it a read, a review (good or bad) would be appreciated. Thanks bunches. Even if you don’t click through, I’d like to know what you think of my cover. I worked hard on it. That’s the 6th iteration, and by far the best. It’ll make a lot more sense if you read the first part of the story.
Also a couple other updates: I’m currently working on the 3rd draft of Sins of a Father and I’m 5000 words into a new novella I’m working on called Dark Wilderness. Once I finish those two things I’ll be diving into the second draft of The trials and tribulations of Cherokee Johnson. Then its on to the final draft of Sins of a Father, which I hope to be finished with by the end of the year. I might even be able to squeeze in a first draft of Witchwood (working title that will likely change), which will be either a novel or novella starring Winger in his younger days, back at the very beginning of his journey. Plus I’ll likely be doing a new sculpt or two in there. I’m finished with Luka. I’m just working on acquiring some materials to make a plaster mold and from there I’ll probably make a latex mask or foam latex head to use as a Halloween prop (doubt it’ll be done in time for this year though). Busy, busy, busy! But at least it’s doing fun stuff.
Now that my shameless plug and boring updates are out of the way and you’ve lined my pockets with gold from buying my story (and such a tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, tiny, extra tiny, miniscule flake of gold it is), let’s move on to the real reason you’re here. You’d like to see where my 100 words take Winger this week. Check out the previous installments by visiting my Winger Drabbles page.
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting the party and you, dear hooligan, for reading.
Copyright – E.A. Wicklund
Hope (The Winger Chronicles: Part 8)
Liv passed beneath the pendulum and felt her way around the dark room while Winger tended to his injured arm. Her fingers landed on a protrusion- cold and metal. Her hands quickly teased out its shape.
When she realized the object was a ladder, she looked up and saw a glimmer of hope in the form of a white ball of light high above- no less than a quarter mile. The sound of far off waves crashing brought a smile to her lips.
“There’s a ladder!”
Winger knotted the bandage with his free hand and gritted teeth. “Up or down?”
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Adam Ickes 
October 2nd, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Climbing a quarter of a mile on a ladder with one arm… that’s a little challenging.
October 2nd, 2013 at 10:30 AM
Just a tad. We’ll have to wait until next week to see how he handles it.
October 2nd, 2013 at 10:32 AM
or hand-less ??
October 2nd, 2013 at 11:12 AM
You and Bill should get Winger and Reaper together and do a book.
janet
October 2nd, 2013 at 8:18 PM
They would make quite the pair, wouldn’t they?
October 3rd, 2013 at 6:54 AM
Dear Adam,
Concise writing that paints a vivid picture.
Shalom,
Rochelle
October 3rd, 2013 at 4:04 PM
Thanks, Rochelle. That’s exactly what I was going for. 🙂
October 3rd, 2013 at 6:54 AM
Dear Adam,
This was one of the best. Very well written, especially the last line.
Aloha,
Doug
October 3rd, 2013 at 4:04 PM
Thanks, Doug. Glad you enjoyed your weekly slice of Winger pie.
October 3rd, 2013 at 9:15 AM
Great cliffhanger… with his busted wing and the light at the top, what will they do? Thanks for delivering the suspense…
October 3rd, 2013 at 4:06 PM
Where there is a will there is sometimes possible maybe on occasion a way. I mean just look at the US Congress. If they can pass a budget on time surely Winger can… oh, wait… nevermind. He’s screwed.
October 4th, 2013 at 6:04 AM
Funny! It’s a good thing that Winger’s next installment is not up to Congress!
October 3rd, 2013 at 11:22 AM
I love your cover. It’s really well done. I’m put to shame with all your writing projects. You are a dedicated writer indeed! I also liked “be my favorite minion!” HA!
Your FF story dropped us right into the middle of the action, yet we still understand exactly what’s going on. Up or down. I vote down. Let’s really “Liv” dangerously. (Sorry couldn’t help myself.) Excellent story Adam!
October 3rd, 2013 at 4:10 PM
Thanks, Linda. I wouldn’t say I’m a dedicated writer as much as I’d say I’m pretty sure I have undiagnosed ADHD and have to constantly jump between projects to keep myself interested and actually finish them. There are probably half a dozen or so other projects I have in the works that are just on hold for now until this handful is finished.
As for the up or down. That was meant to just be him asking which way the ladder goes, up or down. It only goes up, by the way, but I like your idea of going down.
October 6th, 2013 at 11:14 PM
Well that’s a good idea working on several different projects at once. I tend to get bored easily, and I think that’s a splendid idea to be able to switch it up like that. It certainly seems to be working well for you. I may have to give it a whirl!
October 3rd, 2013 at 1:40 PM
Now I’m hooked, and look forward to finding out what happens next. I think you could have have used the screech of seagulls, instead of the sound of waves… pulls in the prompt, and keeps the creepy tension on the story. I almost picture them showing up on the Planet of the Apes beach… nice.
October 3rd, 2013 at 4:13 PM
I definitely see your point about the seagulls, but my reason for not using them was two fold. First, I knew there would be a ton of stories about seagulls so I chose something a little more subtle from the photo to use as inspiration instead- the water. Second, seagulls have never made me smile. I wanted something that would make her smile rather than something that would poop on her shoulder and squawk laughter.
October 3rd, 2013 at 4:24 PM
Of course! Duh. Yes, the seagulls dominate the photo, but how foolish of me to not look beyond them. It was only a suggestion anyway, but I appreciate you explaining the direction you took. Thanks Adam.
October 3rd, 2013 at 1:46 PM
i agree about the seagulls comment above. but, full of action as always. and i love your book cover! fantastic
October 3rd, 2013 at 4:16 PM
Thanks, kz. I replied to the seagull comment above. It’s a bit long winded so I’ll refer you to it rather than explain why I chose not to use them again.
October 8th, 2013 at 10:12 PM
I liked his end question. Good thinking on your part.