Title: Dark Seraphine
Author: KaSonndra Leigh
Genre: Young Adult Dark Fantasy
Synopsis:
"Mom always says the angels walk among us. She forgot to tell me that sometimes they're not all fluffy and nice."
Seventeen-year-old Caleb Wood has seen people he calls the walkers since he was a baby. It didn't take long for him to realize something…no one can see these strangers but him. They never stuck around or tried to touch him. And they never said a word. That was until one day on the first day of class in his senior year when an incredibly gorgeous girl strolls into his life…and things are never the same again.
Soon Caleb realizes he has stepped into the middle of a growing conflict between two ancient groups. And his ability to see the invisible ones, the half-breeds that want to modify the human race, just might be the only hope both he and the mysterious, but infuriating, Gia, have of making it out alive.
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Caleb Meets Paige
At
the end of the driveway, I stop and lean against a tree. “So handsomely
beautiful, he is. Yet, so naive. I can see why she risked everything for you,”
a girl’s voice says from beside me, filling my head with echoes of her last
words. I jerk toward the sound. The redhead from Gia’s group, the one they
called Paige steps toward me. A strange girl, who hangs out with a gang of
Walkers posing as humans, showing up at my house cannot be a good thing.
“What’s
up, Paige?” I ask nervously. Something about the way she stalks toward me
without saying another word bothers me. With her fiery red hair flapping in the
wind, she keeps her gaze locked on my face and holds her hands out to the
sides. The streetlights play on her pale skin, giving it a weird glow, telling
me there’s nothing normal about her.
I
walk backward until my backside hits the tree behind me. Next thing I know, my
body’s pinned against it, an invisible force holding me down. I can’t move an
inch, and my injured arm throbs like crazy under the pressure. I clamp down on
my bottom lip as whatever she’s doing continues crushing me.
“What
the—what are you doing to me?”
I
want to slam my hands over my ears. There’s this ringing in my eardrums that
hurts like crazy. Not only does it echo in my mind, but the throb also makes me
feel like someone is shaking my head, turning my brain into mush.
“I
want you to remember tonight, Caleb. When you fall asleep, the things you
forgot will begin to come back to you,” Paige says in what sounds like a chorus
of demonic tones from Hell. Seriously, I feel like someone has thrown me into
one of those stupid Saw movies that
Kyle and Shani like to watch all the time.
“Can
I get a little hint on what I’m supposed to remember?” I gasp out through the
pain.
She
gives me a wicked smile. “I need to know a tiny thing—an insignificant little
nuisance, really. I need to know the name of the one who watches over you.”
I
make a light laugh, even though not a thing is funny. She’s talking about Gia’s
real name. I’m pretty sure of it. “That’s easy. Her name is Gia.”
“That’s
a fake human label, and you know it,” she hisses.
The
pull on my injured arm deepens to a dizzying level of pain. I clamp down on my
bottom lip, tasting a bit of blood from a wound that doesn’t come close to
matching the torture level of heat coming from my arm. I think I liked it
better when the Walkers were quiet, little spirits, drifting through my room,
minding their own business and then leaving me out of their issues. Now, here I
stand with my body pinned against a tree, getting tortured by weird bell
noises.
Note
to self: Gia’s got some real explaining to do tomorrow.
“Caleb!”
Mom calls. Her voice has never sounded so sweet. And this comes from a guy
who’ll never in his life admit to that—well, not out loud, anyway.
Paige
scowls and hisses just before she jerks her face back toward me.
“I’ll
return soon, handsome one. Get the name.” She moves real close to my body. My
stomach rolls with nausea and my voice catches in my throat. This chick is bad
news all the way.
“Don’t
feel sad. If she doesn’t want you, then I’m waiting patiently in the wings.” On
that note, she kisses my cheek with her lips that feel like ice cubes. A
strange odor surrounds us, reminding me of salt water and some other strange
smell.
Meet Paige from Dark Seraphine by KaSonndra
Leigh
What’s
your favorite color?
Black. What other color exists? Well, maybe
red should be given some credit too.
What
type of vehicle do you drive?
I don’t drive. I use another method of
traveling. Next question please.
Describe
yourself to me.
**sighs deeply and looks bored** Gothic, impatient, smart, crafty, the list
could go on forever. And I don’t wanna bore everybody to death.
How
would your mate describe you?
The last mate that I had cheated on me. So
he’s floating around somewhere at the bottom of the sea. **gives me a chilly,
evil grin** Moving on time!!
What
really moves you, or touches you to the soul?
Hm. What a tricky question. Depending on who
you ask, they might say that I don’t have one.
What's
the one thing you have always wanted to do but couldn't? What would happen if
you did do it?
To fall in love. And when I did let that
happen, it was disappointing. See the question above for what happened to the
guilty mate. **beams sweetly at me, as I shudder**
Describe
your ideal mate.
Is there really such a thing? He’d be
flexible and loyal. Or else he’ll be joining the other dude floating around in
the ocean.
What
are you most afraid of?
Nothing. And everything.
What's
the most important thing in your life?
My sister.
What
do you consider your special talent?
Being able to fake patience when I don’t
really have much.
How
did you meet the hero/heroine?
Who do you mean? That Caleb Wood guy? Gah!
He’s no hero. He’s just another love sick idiot. Maybe I’ll put him at the
bottom of the sea too. But then, he has a pretty strong protector. I’ll think
of something. **rubs her chin**
Was
it love at first sight or did it develop slowly?
It’s always either love or lust at first
site. You’re kidding yourself if you think it happens over time.
If
you were granted three wishes, what would you ask for?
Power, more power, and all the power. Enough
said. **grins and runs her finger along the sheath containing her sword. Yikes!**
Thanks so much for stopping by today Paige. You seem like a
really, eh-em, unique person.
Paige: And thanks to you for having me on your blog today.
I’ll come back and chat anytime you like. You can check out some pictures of
the things I enjoy here:
Author
Bio:
I live in the City of Alchemy and Medicine, North Carolina. I write about people doing fantastical things in magical worlds. Sometimes they fall for each other and make sacrifices for their friends. Oh, and sometimes they love music and nature too. I live with my two sons,a guinea pig, a cat, and two dogs. Now that I have completed my MFA in creative writing, I find that I have a little extra time to play CLUE more often. I live in an L-shaped house dedicated to my grandmother. It has a secret library complete with fairies, venetian plastered walls, and a desk made out of clear blue glass.
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