While my book is being edited and readied for publication, this is the first of a couple of excerpts I will preview for YOU. Enjoy!
The fishermen saw nothing unusual at first. They all piled out of the truck to prepare for the morning fishing. The kids prepared to take their morning dip and just be kids having some fun.
As they all started walking toward the placid water, the mist and low fog started to lift. As the group suddenly stopped, two of the boys headed to their favorite tree.
The fishermens eyes became wide with disbelief. From a few feet back, to the waters edge, the ground was littered with partial fish skeletons, empty turtle shells, skeletons of birds and skeletons of some of the small animals that drink and feed from the lake.
As the astonished fishermen stood perspiring with fear, they heard two splashes in the water nearby. The two young boys had either not seen the skeletal remains, or, paid them no attention. They just wanted their morning swim.
As the fishermen ran to where the boys had jumped into the water, they yelled for the boys to get out.
As the boys reached the edge of the water, they suddenly doubled over and let out unearthly screams. They both fell on the sandy ground writhing in agony. Just as the men started to reach for them, they froze. As the two boys lay stretched out, their flesh started to desintegrate exposing their bones.
Within minutes, there was nothing left except the skeletal remains of the two. Skin, hair and organs were all gone. The rest of the group stood wailing and screaming in agony. Some were doubled over and throwing up after witnessing the grotesque sight before them. They were overcome with horror and fear. How could this have happened? What caused this, they wondered.
Dragon, Book Of Shang,
