Today’s Weekend Writing Warriors #8Sunday post is Alone. I’m sharing eight sentences from my untitled contemporary romance about a former military dog handler in search of his dog. Last week Josh and his K9 partner, Luc, had returned from patrol when their encampment was hit by an RPG. The last thing he remembers about that day is being pried loose from his dog. Weeks later…
The Atlantic’s dark, choppy waves crested in white foam then dipped. Their stormy moments matched Josh’s mood. After testing the deck board under his still slightly numb foot, he mentally calculated an estimate on lumber replacement.
He looked forward to being alone this winter in the beach house he’d been contracted to remodel. Luc, the only being who understood him was lost in military bureaucracy. Taking the outside stairs down, he then headed over the dune for the beach.
He’d worked up to a slight jog in the few days he’d been on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, today the packed sand held his weight giving him a steadier gait. He zipped up his hoodie and pulled his beanie down over his ears against the biting breeze.
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Dani Jace. Romance Author 
“lost in military bureaucracy” holds so much more than meaning of the individual words. You can feel his emptiness. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks or the compliment, Kim!
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Nice. I can picture it.
I really need an OBX fix. ~sigh~ We should have a writing retreat there. 🙂
I think the premise for this story is outstanding, and you’re going great guns at character building. Bravo!
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My heart breaks for his loss. Luc is out there and they will reunite. I know it. Meanwhile. . .Thanks, Dani.
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And of course there’s a woman coming on scene to help! Thanks C!
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you can feel his loss. love how you draw us into his thoughts
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Thanks Michelle! Isn’t it true our pets seem to understand us when no one else does 🙂
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It’s a shame about Luc, but I suspect that will be resolved. He’s going to find something (or someone) on the beach during this run, I’d bet on it.
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Ahh, Patricia, you are a wise one 😉 Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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This is so excellent! I love the setting, used to go there as a kid to visit my grandparents…can’t wait for more story. Terrific snippet!
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Thanks Veronica!
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