Welcome to “Six Sentence Sunday”. Thank you for visiting and especially for any comments you might feel inclined to offer. Yes, I changed my blog theme, just temporarily for Halloween. I thought it was rather fun.
Today’s six comes from a little novelette I’m writing as a companion to my debut novel, The P.U.R.E. This is an intimate moment between Jon and Gayle, the morning after Gayle’s fateful first meeting of his parents and a puzzling discovery.
The muscles of his biceps and shoulders rippled as he plumped his pillow beneath his neck, his eyes never leaving mine. How did such a formidable male animal end up with me? He could break me if he wanted, snap me in half with his powerful hands, cut me with a harsh word. And yet I danced on the blade’s edge, bared my neck to him in submission, loving it, him.“Morning.” I moved closer, shifting onto my side to press my back against his front from sternum to groin, a groin that was wide awake and rather bossy.
Despite that first paragraph’s last sentence, this isn’t a Dom/sub story….just so no one gets any wrong ideas.
Be sure to check out the host site, Six Sentence Sunday, for links to more tantalizing snippets from some very talented writers.
Oh, and one other little announcement before you go, if I may be so shameless. My 50 Shades Naughtier alter ego, Lila Shaw, has a new book releasing tomorrow, Succubus Games, AND a big birthday blog hop that kicks off, so would love a visit then to check out all the festivities. Web address is: LilaShaw.com
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Jess Schira
October 7, 2012 at 5:09 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
They seem to have found a way around the morning after awkwardness. Great 6!
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 8:45 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks, Jess! yeah, they’re pretty cozy with each other now.
Clare Davidson
October 7, 2012 at 5:48 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
A very sensual moment. Great description.
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 8:46 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks, Clare! She’s crazy about him but is a little unnerved by the strength of her emotions.
Stephanie/Elise
October 7, 2012 at 6:01 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Um, yes. More please. I realize this isn’t a D/s story but this, THIS is amazing: “And yet I danced on the blade’s edge, bared my neck to him in submission, loving it, him.”
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 8:47 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks S/E. I rather liked that bit too.
Kristal Baird
October 7, 2012 at 6:39 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Sounds like she could be calling the shots to me. Fab 6!
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 8:48 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Yes and no. She likes to think she is, but…
Sandra Bunino (@SandraBunino)
October 7, 2012 at 7:24 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Jon is quite the lovah! Her description of him is sweet and sensual.
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 8:49 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Since we always see him through Gayle’s eyes, I can make him as amazing, sneaky, or oblivious as I like. He’s not fully the way she sees him, of course, but that’s the fun with first person narration.
Carrie Crain
October 7, 2012 at 7:45 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
His groin, muscles, biceps can boss me around anytime. Haha!! What a terrific little scene. Sexy visual.
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 8:50 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
LOL…Jon’s quite the stud…at least in Gayle’s mind. Thank goodness she’s the narrator. Thanks, Carrie.
Rebecca Hart
October 7, 2012 at 7:46 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Just love me some Jon Cripps!
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 8:51 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Nom-nom, me too! Thanks, R.
Ryan Derham
October 7, 2012 at 9:07 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
She’s romanticizing him a bit, but apparently he’s living up to her estimation of him.
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 1:29 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Indeed and yes, he is!
Thanks for stopping by, Ryan.
Tonya Burrows
October 7, 2012 at 12:35 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Haha love the “rather bossy” line. Great six!
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 1:29 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks! Aren’t “they” all? LOL
aimeelaine
October 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
“Despite that last sentence, this isn’t a Dom/sub story….just so no one gets any wrong ideas.”
Greta 6!
Unh hunh. I’ll believe it when I see it.
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 1:28 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Heh-heh…yes, we shall see won’t we…
Thanks for stopping by, Aimee!
S. J. Maylee
October 7, 2012 at 12:57 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
I love how these 6 roll so easily and pull me into their story. Fabulous writing, I mean, come on: …danced on the blade’s edge…a groin that was wide awake and rather bossy. <– love it.
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Ah, thanks, S.J. You’re a sweetie!
Silver James
October 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Love the new look. Happy almost Halloween. Spooning–the perfect answer for morning breath!
(Sorry. I just had to go there.) This is a great six. Her thoughts give a lot of insight.
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 1:27 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Haha…you’re right! No wonder the Silverback (my hubs) is such a fan of snuggling in the AM.
ChristineWarner
October 7, 2012 at 1:50 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Love your Halloween theme!
Very beautifully written snippet….gave us great insight into Gayle and I especially loved this line: And yet I danced on the blade’s edge, bared my neck to him in submission, loving it, him.
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 2:35 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks, Christine! WordPress just made this one available and I thought it was kind of fun. Constancy is not my strength when it comes to my blog, alas. Thanks for the kind words on the snippet.
Dee Carney
October 7, 2012 at 3:17 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
He sounds verra yummy!
Claire Gillian
October 7, 2012 at 4:42 PM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Thanks, Dee! He is delish!
pippajay
October 8, 2012 at 1:39 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
“wide awake and rather bossy” lmao!
Siren A. Star
October 14, 2012 at 8:21 AM (UTC -7) Link to this comment
Great six! Love the last line!
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