Excerpts from Red

I'm writing a novel called Red, and I thought I'd give you guys a couple excerpts. The synopsis is being worked on right now, so I'll post that next week. As for the excerpts...

Number one~ this is the prologue

Red. It’s all red. What is happening? A scream. No. Mama? Papa? Where are you? No one. Nothing. Red. Scared. Warm hands. Someone to save me? No. Gripping too hard. Let me go! Mama! Papa! Stop it! Don’t like. No. No. Stop. Red. Screams.

Red.

Red.

Black.

Number two~ this is a part of chapter two

I run up to her, and look around. I recognize the place. I haven’t been here since I was... At least eight. I look around. The sun streams through the trees, and I climb into the house, remembering all of the games Keira and I would play. Fairies, elves, princesses, mommies, and so many more. I dust off one of the small chairs, and sit down. It’s a bit cold out, but I curl up and bask myself in the memories.

When it begins to get dark out, I decide to return home. Maybe Mom will be back. Maggie is waiting obediently outside the treehouse. I walk back with her, a slight spring in my step. It was nice to be back in the treehouse. By the time I walk into the back door, it’s twilight. Mom is in the living room. I walk in and sit next to her.

“How was the treehouse, sweetie?” she asks.

“What do you mean?” I reply, confused.

“Around lunch you told me you were going to visit the old treehouse. The one your dad made you and Keira when you were little.”

I look over at her, puzzled.

“Mom... When I got home from walking Maggie no one was here. Maggie ran off, and I had to chase her. She led me into the woods, and to the treehouse. I never told you where I was.”

“Don’t be silly, Scarlette. I’ve been here the whole time. Now, dinner’s in the kitchen if you’re hungry.”

I hope you like!