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Wednesday, 12 April 2017

A-Z Challenge 2017 - J is for Jaffery

Welcome to Day 10 of the A-Z Challenge 2017. This month I'm sharing my "Black & White Snippets" - snapshots of some of the characters, places and concepts that populate my forthcoming YA dystopian trilogy, Black & White. There won't be a lot of details or spoilers - just short scenes and vignettes that give you a hint of the world I've created. Today, it's J for Jaffery.


Jaffery was incredibly excited about the trip. How many people ever got the chance to leave Harmonia? At 23, he was the youngest of the group – and in the new spirit of openness, he’d been bragging about the adventure to his friends. Tindleson was a charismatic leader and Jaffery would have followed him anywhere.

There was just one thing he didn’t like about the whole prospect – Lunkin. The deputy said all the right things, but there was something off about him that Jaffery couldn’t place. Everything he said was accompanied by a knowing smile, or more like a sneer. Like he knew something you didn’t.

Still, it was probably nothing. Jaffery told himself to concentrate on the bigger picture – doing something great for the benefit of humanity.
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19 comments:

  1. Barbara In Caneyhead12 April 2017 at 07:30

    I sense terrible trouble ahead for Jaffery!
    Perspectives at Life & Faith in Caneyhead

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  2. Sophie Duncan12 April 2017 at 08:09

    Now that trip sounds suspicious, especially Lunkin being all sneery. Is Jaffery being a little too trusting?
    Sophie
    Sophie's Thoughts & Fumbles - Dragon Diaries

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  3. moon12 April 2017 at 10:34

    The "trip " sounds like a diabolical plan.
    I wonder whats in store for Jaffery.
    Best wishes ,
    Moon
    https://aslifehappens60.wordpress.com

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  4. The Cynical Sailor12 April 2017 at 12:49

    Somehow I don't think things are going to unfold exactly like Jaffrey thinks they are. :-)

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  5. Deepa12 April 2017 at 12:50

    I hope he has a good trip and makes friends with Lunkin, that I think would do good for Jaffery

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  6. Cathy Kennedy12 April 2017 at 12:59

    Jaffery best keep an eye on Lunkin. He sounds like sneaky feller if you ask me. Thanks for visiting and please JUMP over to look at today's edition of Art Sketching Through the Alphabet Letter "J" whenever you get a chance!

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  7. Darla M Sands12 April 2017 at 14:42

    I have a bad feeling about this. Nicely done.

    http://darlamsands.blogspot.com/

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  8. Preethi Venugopala12 April 2017 at 15:17

    Jaffrey needs to be alert and keep an eye on Lunkin I guess. I loved the crisp descriptions that tells as much as they hide.

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  9. A Tarkabarka Hölgy12 April 2017 at 15:22

    Uh-oh... something is suspicious about this trip!

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  10. Hilary Melton-Butcher12 April 2017 at 15:37

    Hi Nick - lots of commenters are now hooked into the story - what is going to happen to Jaffery ... I hope Junkin gets taken down ... well done - cheers Hilary

    http://positiveletters.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/j-is-for-jellicles.html

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  11. Keith's Ramblings12 April 2017 at 20:40

    I'm a bit worried about this Lunkin. He has something up his sleeve methinks, and it's not a handkerchief!

    Another day in Amble Bay!

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  12. Nilanjana Bose12 April 2017 at 22:52

    Lunkin sounds a bit nasty. Though the ones who think they know it all are effectively the most clueless. Jaffery best keep his eyes and ears open.


    Nilanjana
    Madly-in-Verse

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  13. Unknown12 April 2017 at 23:32

    You've definitely got me curious about this world you are creating.

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  14. Liz A.13 April 2017 at 01:40

    Uh oh...

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  15. C.D. Gallant-King13 April 2017 at 04:30

    Oh my. Whether fantasy or sci-fi, these adventures for young people leaving home the first time never go well for them.

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  16. Debbie D. 13 April 2017 at 17:09

    Sounds like Jaffery night be in a spot of trouble on this trip. I wonder what Lunkin knows that he doesn't? Nice bit of suspense buildup! ☺

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  17. Sara C. Snider14 April 2017 at 17:40

    Something tells me Jaffery is on the right track...

    A to Z 2017: Magical and Medicinal Herbs

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  18. JazzFeathers16 April 2017 at 18:29

    I like the hint of conflict here :-)

    @JazzFeathers
    The Old Shelter - 1940s Film Noir

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  19. Deniz Bevan20 April 2017 at 08:47

    This snip makes me want to read more and find out what happens!

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