Cliff Hanger Saturday is a place where you can post your favorite "cliff hangers" of all time or just good writing at the end of the scene. (if not your own work, please give credit to the author and the book.) We all know, a scene should not end with anyone going to sleep. YAWN. But sometimes we see this. If the characters go to sleep, so do we.
So share favorites or write one here.
I have been posting excerpts for advertising and Rogue Phoenix Press. If you are writing an excerpt for something make sure that excerpt ends making the reader turn the page and read on. Do we want the reader up all night? Of course we do!
This is from Rekindled Love by Rosemary Indra. Rekindled Love is free on Amazon for 5 days beginning June 1st.
The ignition flared to life.
Shattering glass and splintering sounds of wood interrupted the stillness.
Debris shot in every direction. "Damn," he muttered as he covered his
ears with his hands, blocking the pressure from the explosion. The detonation
was more powerful than he’d anticipated. The flames were clearly visible
through the gaping hole in the side wall. No alarms, no security, and no
advance warning. Everything had gone according to his plan. His gaze locked on
the growing flames.
"Fire! Fire!" A
man pounding on a neighboring house drew his attention down the street.
"There’s a fire over there. Call 911," the Good Samaritan shouted as
he pointed up the street.
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