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.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.
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)
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Oh, I love excerpts that reveal sights, sounds, and smells! Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “APRON STRINGS”
ReplyDeleteGreat description! I'm wondering what's coming up the steps. And why does it smell putrid?
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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!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
Creeptastic!!!
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