Category Archives: Firo Novel (draft)

Chapter Six Distractions ‘So your sister passed her exam?’ Lennie asked as he placed boxes of fruit on the stall.             ‘Yeah,’ I said, eyeing him with distrust. ‘Iris did too. They’re in the higher learning building now.’             ‘I missed so much while I was ill.’ He sighed, attempting a smile. ‘How are thingsContinue reading “Chapter Six: Distractions”

Chapter Five Ascend ‘He’s late down, that’s unusual.’ Aaron said, taking the screeching copper kettle off the stove. ‘Do you want to take a mug of tea to his room?’             My nausea made it hard to answer. My forehead was prickled with sweat.             ‘It’s your choice, Dint,’ he said, setting the mug nearContinue reading “Chapter Five: Ascend”

Chapter Four  Descend After six months working for Lennie I still didn’t trust him. Today was no exception.             ‘What do you mean he’s sick?’             Mary tutted at me while I finished setting up the tables.             ‘Honestly boy, you must have noticed how dreadful he looked yesterday.’             He looked fine to me.Continue reading “Chapter Four: Descend”

Chapter Three Lennie and Cedron We had the tables set up before the sun had fully risen the next morning, ready to load with goods.             ‘Sometimes Cedron brings the delivery straight here, if he’s able. It looks like today we’re going to him.’             Lennie moved around the tables and headed down the street.Continue reading “Chapter Three: Lennie and Cedron”

Chapter Two Outside Annie squinted against the sun as she stepped outside, dragging me behind her. Already people were out shopping before the day became too hot. Amongst the local’s red hair and brown skin were darker heads, their faces flushed and brows sweaty. Their eyes squinted against the sun, examining souvenir trinkets with foreignContinue reading “Chapter Two: Outside”

Chapter One Fire Caves A trail of sweat ran down my face, the heat from the flames plastering hair on my forehead. The five mile walk from home had left me panting, legs aching from unfamiliar exertion. My tongue tasted ash in the air. My body craved water so much my legs shook. I wipedContinue reading “Chapter One: Fire Caves”

I’ve decided to post the draft of my novel, Firo, up here too. I already know it needs a rewrite. I plan to change the job of Dimitri’s dad to a glass blower rather than a carver, so I need to research it before I start writing it again. Any feedback is welcome, good andContinue reading “Firo novel”