Author: Tom Bont

“Once I saw you through a woman’s eyes, I knew you were my choice,” she burst out as if out of breath. “The first time you stood next to me, your scent, it overpowered me.” She shivered with excitement, a response he’d seen before on so many nights. He threw the stick out into the … Continue reading Howlers: Lupus Rex (snippet)

A shadow passed by the barn door, shortening as the monster slowly crept in through the doorway. It was on all fours, about the size of a pony, and sniffing. Its gaze fell upon John as he stood on the edge of hay loft holding a lantern at the ready, and he knew it was … Continue reading Howlers: Lupus Rex (snippet)

Craig sent the two lupis with him in through the front doors to report on what they saw. One of them came back out a few moments later. “They’re shooting silver-tipped crossbow bolts,” he reported. “We have two down. I don’t know how many of theirs are down. They’ve built some kind of barricade near … Continue reading Howlers: Lupus Rex (snippet)

Father Thomas’s heartbeat boomed across the desk. “You aren’t messed up with the same guys as Kyle, are you?” Aaron looked down at the floor and listened to the tick, tock, tick, tock of the cuckoo clock. “Yes, I’m involved. Against my will, though. I lied a minute ago, you know. I do know what happened … Continue reading Howlers: Lupus Rex (snippet)

Craig twisted his head and peered over his shoulder, ears at attention, and nose dilated to catch the breeze. The wildlings were playing in the field, but Karen could tell something was bothering him. He nuzzled Lisa to follow him, and they loped off over the hill. Karen and the other frenatus surrounded the wildlings. … Continue reading Howlers: Lupus Rex (snippet)