Zimpano
was excited about the prospect of a whole new life in the other country.
Although things had improved here no end, his eyes had been opened to the
possibilities of what lay outside Loretania’s borders.
The
problem would be in convincing his best friend, Pettifer, to come with him.
Inseparable since they were little mites rolling in the dirt, they’d both been
cured of the crippling disease that had plagued their land and had been given
another shot at life. However, there was a complication. Pettifer had run an
errand to his uncle’s house in the neighbouring village – there were a lot more
comings and goings now the land was disease-free – and fallen head over heels
with his cousin. A nice enough girl, but now he spent most of his time over
there, and when he did come back she was all he talked about. And she wasn’t
for leaving.
Zimpano
had made up his mind: today was the day he was going to talk Pettifer into
coming to Harmonia. If it meant the girl tagging along as well, so be it. He
just hoped he could stomach it if she did.
25 comments:
I hope everything goes well for Zimpano.
Congratulations for completing the challenge. All the best for your book as well.
Hi Nick - I wonder if Zimpano wouldn't be better off going on his own - but it's your choice ... and it's three or perhaps none! Clever way to end the A-Z ... good for you and now good luck with the publishing thereof .. cheers Hilary
http://positiveletters.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/z-is-for-zebra-zoo-and-zedland.html
I can only wish him well for the future! Nick, thanks for these fascinating snippets. I'm just sorry April is waving us goodbye. Thanks so much for your visits to Amble Bay.
It's farewell to Amble Bay!
Oh no ! So sad for him/ them unless he/they are able to infuse change into Harmonia , which seems unlikely . Beautiful snippet as always . Congratulations on a very successful and a very lovely A-Z. Have really enjoyed my visits here.
Best wishes always,
Moon
https://aslifehappens60.wordpress.com
What a bittersweet snapshot of youthful friendship. Very well done! And congratulations on completing the challenge! Be well.
Some relationships are just not meant to last... Congrats on finishing the A-to-Z.
Sounds like an adventure to be had!
Oh dear, a triangle of different loves.
Congrats for reaching the end :)
Sophie
Sophie's Thoughts & Fumbles - Dragon Diaries
Oh my god, I do hope Pettifer convinces Zimpano not to leave rather than the other way round!
Congratulations on finishing the A-Z with such a flourish! I have enjoyed your series a lot, and wish you much success with the books.
Best wishes always,
Nilanjana.
Loved the end.
Thank you Nick for dropping by to my blog regularly.
I am your fan already
I love the idea that this little snippet is setting up. I can see this going one of two ways. I think having the girl going along with them might be more interesting than not!
Cait @ Click's Clan
You are leaving us with a twist in plot... this one wants to come to Harmonia rather than escape it! I should so like to warn him, "don't do it!!" It's funny how we perceive our own situations and believe that what lies "over there" must somehow be better. I suspect he will soon learn the error of that way of thinking, even though it appears so good at face value.
Congrats on finishing up the A to Z with style, Nick! How nice it is to kick back to day and say "done"! It's been a fun journey, and I've really enjoyed your snippets each day. See you next year! :-)
Z is for Zadie - the conclusion to my A-Z serial story "Circle of Hope"
Congrats on finishing and surviving A to Z. ;)
DB McNicol, author & traveler
I see the three of them leaving together and a lot of conflict ahead. Well done!
Congratulations on finishing! It was a lot of fun reading your snippets.
Emily | My Life In Ecuador | Zoo - I live in one!
Is it morbid of me to say I half expected his solution was to kill her? LOL
Congrats on making it to Z!
~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
Story Dam
Patricia Lynne, Indie Author
Thanks for sharing these interesting snippets. Congratulations!
Crossing my fingers that everything works out for Zimpano!!
Congrats on reaching the end of the challenge, Nick.
Thanks for the lovely daily snippets.
Writer In Transit
Congrats on finishing the challenge. And thanks for sharing about your characters.
Here's to Z and Zimpano! Congrats on your successful A to Z for 2017.
Zimpano makes for an appropriate Z.
Congratulations on finishing the Challenge and thank you for being a part of this 2017 A to Z.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out
First, congratulations on completing the A to Z challenge. It was indeed challenging. At least for me. You might've had an easier time, who knows.
Second, best of luck to you completing the novel and getting it published. What a journey that will be, eh! Have fun.
Wait. Whose cousin?
Love the names. I wonder if the girl will be tagging along then. Should make for interesting reading!
Congrats on finishing the challenge! I enjoyed your book excerpts, you picked some really intriguing ones. Best of luck to you with it! :)
A to Z 2017: Magical and Medicinal Herbs
Another great entry in a great challenge.
Congratulation on compliting it. I know I'm very late, I'm trying to catch up with all the people who's being commenting on my blog :-)
You did a great job!
Nick,
Needless to say....I'm behind! :( Mega apologies, my friend!!! Anywho, wouldn't you know there's a girl causing trouble in this one but good old Zimpano is ready to put up with his best friend's girl just so to have him leave for Harmonia as planned. :)
~Curious as a Cathy
Art Sketching Through the Alphabet “Z” (Zebras)
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