Novels by J Debruyn

Hours later. The sun wasn't up yet, but the birds were chirping loud enough to wake me. My eyes opened and I scanned the room. For a moment I was confused over where I was until the memories of the night before can rushing back. Exhausted, I sat up. I was still sitting on the bear skin rug by the fire place. With my body aching I forced myself up to my feet. The fire was out and house was as quite as a mouse. Until someone came walking up the front stairs and into the house."Oh good, your awake, come... come there is something I would like to show you" the old man said."Um, okay... where's my cloak?" I asked him as I followed him into the back room.He walked inside a room in the back that looked like it was used for storage. "It's hanging by the front door" he said while moving a few wooden crates out of the way.He stepped out of the way and revealed a large chest. He a gesture toward me to get a closer look."This chest contains my wives old c

I've been waiting hours for Gabriel to return. The sun had fallen and the moon was full. If I don't leave now I won't get another chance. I can't wait any longer for him, I need to make my move. Still wearing my brothers black cloak I walked over to the window a peered down at the courtyard. I watched carefully from the corner of the window as the guards walked around in pairs of two. I watched their movements and planned the perfect moment to make my move. Every thirty minutes the courtyard is empty for five minutes. I have five minutes to get out of the main wall.BANG! BANG! My door shook as someone continuously banged on it. I quickly opened the window and was ready to jump out when a loud harsh voice spoke in between the banging."Princess Kristina open the door!" the voice yelled.Throwing my legs out the window I sat on the ledge and peered downward at the fountain two stories below me. My hands started to shake as I took a deep breathe pushed forward off

We followed the maid down to the dinning hall. She left as soon as the door closed and we hurried inside. Father was pacing, his arms crossed and teased. His head bowed and his eyes locked on the dark blackish marble floors. His wooden thrown at the end of the table was tossed to the other side of the room. His face red with frustration and defeat."Sit down" he demanded.Brother sat down the one chair that had a sword curved into the birch wood. I stood behind him and leaned my arms on the back of his chair. Father looked up at me. His eyes filled with regret and hate."Earlier today one of the local farmers from outside the gate spoke with us about... Well you know and I have come to a decision that involves you Kristy" he said.He paused for a moment. Picking up his chair, he came back over to the table and sat down. He pushed the chair next to him out slightly and I walked over to him. I sat down beside him and placed my hands on the table, refusing t

An icy cold chill trembled through my body as I opened my eyes and quickly sat up. I swung my feet over the side of the bed and sat there with my head down. Mothers last words still echoing in my head. Follow your own path, my dear. I trust my mother even if she might have been a ghost I built up in my mind.Shaking myself out of it, I stood up and changed into appropriate clothing. Turning my head to look out the window, I nearly jumped out of my skin. The sun was almost at its highest peak. Which means its almost high noon. I through on a sweater and ran out the door. Running passed the maids and cleaners. I bolted to the main thrown room.I walked in the side door as I was trying to catch my breath. My father and brothers were already sitting in their golden chairs waiting for me to arrive."What took you so long, child?" Father barked."I'm sorry father, it won't happen again" I said while sitting in my chair next to Gabriel.Father glared at m

Where am I? How did I get here? Questions roamed my head as I searched my surroundings.I was standing on a short section of a flat wooden bridge with my bare feet. Crisp blue waters surrounded me from every angle. I spun around in a panic looking for somewhere to go. I was trapped, lost."Where am I?" I yelled at the top of my lungs.But there was no land or people in sight. Only the sparkling waves of the bright blue water beneath me. The sun was setting into the water. It was as large as the tallest mountains. A sense of peace came over me as I watched half the sun disappear into the water, causing it to glow a lime green."Kristy?" a familiar voice said.I spun around to see a glowing white figure standing only inches away. Their face hidden by the hood of a long white cloak. They lifted their hands out of their pockets and gently moved the hood off their head."Mother!?" I said.My eyes opened wide to the sight of my fallen mothe

I took one look at her before yelling at my younger brothers to get a doctor. After nine months of painfully waiting, mother was about to give birth.The boys ran out the doors towards the medical building. Leaving the room for a moment, I brought back a cold cloth and placed it on her forehead. Thank goodness, it didn't take long for the doctor to arrive. Gabriel by his side as they entered the room."Gabriel... My boy... You came home... Your safe" mother said, her breathing becoming more heavy by the minute.He walked over to mother and sat down on the bed beside her. The doctor whispered into my ear and told me to wait outside. Following his wishes, I left the room and shut the door. The youngsters were grouped around hallway facing me. Tristan was nearly in tears as I walked over to them.Before I could get to them, they ran over to me with their arms stretched out. Holding my arms out, I knelt down and invited them in. We sat down with our backs pre