Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Teaser Tuesdays: Wylding Hall


This week my teaser lines come from Wylding Hall, by Elizabeth Hand (Open Road Integrated Media, February 2015).
And now I could hear another sound -- a kind of slithering, like something being slowly dragged up the steps.
Or something dragging itself....The dank air grew putrid, until I gagged and clapped my hand to my mouth. (Loc.970 of the Kindle edition)
I feel like I've stumbled into an H.P. Lovecraft story here. But this tale is a little more complicated (and better written) than any Lovecraft I've read. And just as eerie.



Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by Jenn at A Daily Rhythm. If you'd like to read more teasers, or take part yourself, just head on over to her blog.

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4 comments:

  1. Oh, I love excerpts that reveal sights, sounds, and smells! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “APRON STRINGS”

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  2. Great description! I'm wondering what's coming up the steps. And why does it smell putrid?
    My Tuesday post features Nobody’s Cuter Than You.

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  3. Omg this sounds terrifying... I want to know more!! I love scary stories and even gothic ones if they're done right! The cover for this book is stunning as well! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you have a great week and that I see you at ABEA!
    My Tuesday post
    Juli @ Universe in Words

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