The book I'm working on is titled, "Off the Rails and Other Tales". As you may have guessed, "Off the Rails" is the main and longest story in the collection of five. It's a Western with some horror or an action horror story that takes place in the Old West. However you look at it, it's going to be a fun ride.
Since it the longest story, I'll probably post more than one teaser here. This is the first one.
For readers who prefer things that move fast to stories with deep chracter and plot development, this might not be the right tale. I mean, it does take nearly 10 pages to get to the action I'm posting below, whcih starts off the whole adventure.
Enjoy!
Excerpt from: "Off the Rails"
Suddenly a terrible squeal filled the air and steam surrounded the windows of the train. The passengers lurched in their seats. Jackson tumbled to the floor. Mrs. Phillysworth screamed. The young cattleman clutched his father’s shoulder, holding the old man in his seat.
“What’s happening?” Sandra shouted.
“We’re stopping,” Fox said as he struggled to keep his balance and get to his feet. He peered out the window. “Or at least the conductor is trying to stop us.”
Jackson picked up his hat and pulled it down hard upon his head. “We’re hours from the next station.” He leaned out a window to get a look ahead and shouted, “Well I’ll be dipped!”
“What is it?” Sandra asked.
“What’s happening?” Mrs. Phillysworth demanded.
“Something’s blocking the tracks!” Jackson explained. “Looks like a landslide!”
“We’re not going to make it!” Fox shouted pulling his head inside and dropping back into his seat. He turned to Sandra. “Hang on!”
With a loud crash the train plowed into the pile of rocks and rubble. The impact threw the engine from the tracks and the two front empty passenger cars soon followed. The train’s forward motion halted and the other cars twisted into a shape like a slithering snake with nearly every car jumping the track. Finally, the passenger car with Sandra and the others toppled over onto its side. The windows shattered and boards snapped. Sandra could hear screaming and shouting just before she blacked out.
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And for those who are helping to spread the word, here is the next teaser photo. Do you notice a pattern?
PS. On the production side of things, I've been working on building up our "rubber monster" inventory for some very cool shorts, web series and feature movies to be done the second half of this year. I've been on a role lately, but will be taking a break next week to edit the next episode of "The Simplest Things" and catch up on some CGM interviews.
Since it the longest story, I'll probably post more than one teaser here. This is the first one.
For readers who prefer things that move fast to stories with deep chracter and plot development, this might not be the right tale. I mean, it does take nearly 10 pages to get to the action I'm posting below, whcih starts off the whole adventure.
Enjoy!
Excerpt from: "Off the Rails"
Suddenly a terrible squeal filled the air and steam surrounded the windows of the train. The passengers lurched in their seats. Jackson tumbled to the floor. Mrs. Phillysworth screamed. The young cattleman clutched his father’s shoulder, holding the old man in his seat.
“What’s happening?” Sandra shouted.
“We’re stopping,” Fox said as he struggled to keep his balance and get to his feet. He peered out the window. “Or at least the conductor is trying to stop us.”
Jackson picked up his hat and pulled it down hard upon his head. “We’re hours from the next station.” He leaned out a window to get a look ahead and shouted, “Well I’ll be dipped!”
“What is it?” Sandra asked.
“What’s happening?” Mrs. Phillysworth demanded.
“Something’s blocking the tracks!” Jackson explained. “Looks like a landslide!”
“We’re not going to make it!” Fox shouted pulling his head inside and dropping back into his seat. He turned to Sandra. “Hang on!”
With a loud crash the train plowed into the pile of rocks and rubble. The impact threw the engine from the tracks and the two front empty passenger cars soon followed. The train’s forward motion halted and the other cars twisted into a shape like a slithering snake with nearly every car jumping the track. Finally, the passenger car with Sandra and the others toppled over onto its side. The windows shattered and boards snapped. Sandra could hear screaming and shouting just before she blacked out.
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And for those who are helping to spread the word, here is the next teaser photo. Do you notice a pattern?
Only Two teaser photos to go. Can you guess what the last one will be?
Thanks for reading. Keep checking back for updates.
PS. On the production side of things, I've been working on building up our "rubber monster" inventory for some very cool shorts, web series and feature movies to be done the second half of this year. I've been on a role lately, but will be taking a break next week to edit the next episode of "The Simplest Things" and catch up on some CGM interviews.
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