Writing Exercise 102

Hello again!
This morning I was awake so early I was able to write an entire chapter before the sun even set -- don't ask me why but I was wide awake. Apropos of sunset, this is also the topic of this week's drabble. So enjoy a beautiful morning!

2017/11/23 – sunset (Drabble)

It is still dark outside as I sit down at my desk, open a document ant start typing, a cup of tea in hand. As I write slowly the night sky becomes lighter. A blood-red silver lining accentuates the horizon. Suddenly it sets the clouds ablaze in fiery reds and oranges as if the world was plunged in global conflagration. Totally captivated by the breathtaking vista I stare at the scenery outside my windows; stark black hills contrasting with the glow of the setting sun. Then the sky lights up as the sun rises higher, welcomes a bright new day.

Writing Exercise 101

Hello again!
Here is writing exercise 101 already. I'm pretty busy with my current NaNoWriMo project, so I thought I'd write about that. So here is a poem about NaNoWriMo 2017:

2017/11/14 – NaNoWriMo 2017 (poem)

Words are aligning,

Sentences combining;

At least a chapter a day –

So far I'm doing okay.

When writing time flies by;

Thought I would give it a try.

I wonder what I reach faster:

37 chapters or 50k word master?

A sequel to what I wrote last

NaNoWriMo, it's such a blast!

No matter what, rain, hail or sun –

Writing is so much fun.

I'm comfortable in my writing nook.

Soon you'll see, I'll finish my book.

Swing the keys like a shovel;

Who wants to beta my novel?

New Horizons

Having read an interesting article about publishing platforms, I decided to broaden my horizon and publish the third volume of my short story collection called 'New Untold Stories of Neverbeen Universe' on wattpad which is also accessible via smartphone app.
I think it's pretty cool, and pretty convenient. Now you can read my stories everywhere. ;)
So check it out and tell me what you think. :D

Writing Exercise 100

Wow! This is writing exercise number 100 already. :D

And to celebrate this 'century' of writing exercises, I chose to let you read a short appetizer from the novel I'm currently writing as NaNoWriMo project. This work is called 'Rogue Adventures -- A Tale from Neverbeen Universe' and is a continuation of my yet unpublished novel "Ravenous Adventures -- A Tale from Neverbeen Universe', and I'm currently writing chapter 17 of 37 planed chapters.

So here is a short excerpt of this very chapter:

2017/11/08 – write a short excerpt of where you're at in your current NaNoWriMo project (Rogue Adventures – A Tale from Neverbeen Universe, chapter 17)

[…] Raphael’s gaze sharpened. He drew his sword. ‘Stay back,’ he linked his mind with Gene’s, and he obediently did a step backwards.

‘He’s all yours,’ Gene murmured, ‘Just be careful. That’s the one who kidnapped me.’ Raphael had assumed as much, but now he had Gene’s affirmation. He cautiously approached, ready to fight.

“Now, now,” the Daemon had an even thicker accent than Raphael, “Is this a way to greet family?”

“I do not know you,” Raphael stated evenly, “and if it’s true and you’re one of my father’s cronies, I’ll have even more reason to kill you.” He lifted his sword.

“I wouldn’t call me a crony, but, indeed, I am here on Lord Rhagkal’s orders,” the man admitted and grinned, “What about you, Gene? At least you’re going to greet me properly, right?” He opened his arms as if he expected a hug.

Behind Raphael Gene shifted into a defensive stance. “No way in hell. You can’t be trusted.”

“Pity,” the stranger commiserated, then grinned mischievously. Suddenly he leapt over the altar, drew two shortswords and slashed them at Raphael, who reacted swiftly enough to parry. […]