I’ve been steadily chipping away at this current work and am in the home stretch. It finally has a title too! But…I’m not sharing just yet. I never make it a secret I love to write tortured heroes. And Ryan, a tenant at the warehouse Sanctuary (which was first introduced in Hardware), is no exception. Six more from Ryan’s book.
Ryan started to sing a stripped down and raw song—the sort he poured his utter soul into because it meant the most to him. He drew the entire crowd with his raspy voice as he sang of love and loss. About mistakes and long forgotten memories. But most importantly, he sang about heartbreak.
He knew all eyes were on him as his powerful voice sang vocals that tore him apart.
It was cathartic—a cleansing of his soul—and very much overdue.
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I would so love to attending that gig. Fabulous six. Great description.
Intersting indeed… great six…Poor ol Ryan…but baring his soul may draw in new admirers i guess!
Love how you end this snippet with that last line. Can’t wait to read this one in full.
Love this. Love how music can reveal so much about a person or character. Well done.
Amy Durham
Simply perfect. While it might draw the sentences out a bit more, you might expand the portion on love and loss with a few words. That’s if it’s third person. Thanks for sharing.
J.W. Parente
Every time I read more about Ryan, I fall further in love. Great six! Can’t wait to read all of his story.
music is such a fine way to see into someones soul, simply lovey!!
Ah, I’m a sucker for musicians.
Oh…very sweet and sad. Really enjoyed this.
Oh Ryan *sigh* I heart him
wow–very nice. well done, as usual!
Nice six! I love tortured heroes myself!
I love seeing him vulnerable and raw like that. I’m a total sucker for musicians too!
Emotional insight into Ryan, great six!
Great six Sara!
Very cool. I LOVE it.
L. A.
Intriguing character, makes me want to know more about him and what will happen to him, during the story. Terrific excerpt!
Beautiful.
Powerful, visceral description!
Very powerful 6! Visceral!
OMG, i am in love with him! Such a good six!
Intense. I like your hero and the tone of this snippet/story. Good six