BOOK INFORMATION
TITLE – For All in the Hope
SERIES – Going off Dreams
AUTHOR – K.E. Nowinsky
GENRE – Paranormal Romance,
Fantasy, Science Fiction
PUBLISHER – Kindle Direct
Publishing
COVER ARTIST – Going off Dreams
Saga Productions
BOOK SYNOPSIS
For All in
the Hope picks up right where Going off Dreams (book 1) leaves off. Nyx wakes
up in the dark realm of Tartarus without her man next to her in bed. They had
Xylo, the wicked Woodland Dryad prisoner until they discover that not only is
she missing, Nyx’s man Tobar is missing too. Plus, another ally and friend, the
Feung Phoenix Shifter and best friend of Tobar’s, Zhou is critically injured!
There is a race against time to find out what happened and to rescue Tobar
before those that want to destroy Nyx and her powers permanently turn
Tobar.
In the
Earthly realm, Eryn is still coping with the fact that she has to leave her
family and everything she knows and loves. She struggles to keep the stress of
the realms from shattering her realities. As mortal Eryn, she’s a daughter to
loving parents, the bigger sister to her outgoing younger sister Lena, who is
living with her, and she’s also trying to balance Ryan in her life. After
Christmas, Lena’s ex fiancé makes another tragic appearance that will change
their fates forever.
Back in
Tartarus, Nyx comes head to head with the Darkness that wants to consume her
powers. Just when you would think the battle is over, another sinister entity
comes forward trying to claim her powers. Meanwhile she’s continuing to build
her relationships with her friends and allies she’s made in Tartarus while also
learning the capabilities of her powers that the Darkness wants to consume and
wield for their dark purposes. Nyx discovers her qualities within the quests
and becomes the deity that will bring light to the darkness.
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EXCERPT
GIFT OF ESCAPE
Opening my
eyes the images surrounding me were blurry and unfocused. Not knowing where I
was, made me feel sick within the pit of my stomach and threatening to escape.
My heart was in competition, feeling as if it were going to burst through my
chest along with my breathing; it was catching in my lungs like
knives.
Surveying
the scene, items started making some sense. When my eyes focused, I could make
out the dark room with the help of the soft glow from the lights above me. I
knew I had returned. I was back in Arden’s Hut, something didn’t feel right
though, I was alone. Immediately I moved my hand to feel the sheets on the bed
next to me, only feeling empty fabric and coldness where I expected
warmth.
My feet met
the cool wooden floor as I searched the small quarters along with the
connecting bathroom. He wasn’t anywhere, no note, no sign of him ever being
there. My heart plummeted in a swan dive directly to the pit of my stomach,
this felt all too real and familiar. The emptiness and dread, as if the
darkness would swallow me whole was threatening to entrap my consciousness.
Commotion from the hallway broke the threatening fear.
Not being
able to hear what was going on; I crept toward the huge thick door. Carefully,
I maneuvered my toes on the floor, not to wake the creaky boards beneath me.
When I heard a familiar voice say “Get Nyx, we’ll have to tell her.” The knock
at the door was a little shocking, making my already erratic breathing nearly
stop all together.
Drawing a
deep breath in I cracked the door peaking out, my eyes focused on the dark
silhouette, light that was being filtered from behind her somewhere. As my eyes
adjusted more I could associate the name with the being; Arden. She was one of
the first entities I met here in this realm.
While it was
dark and perilous there was a sense that there could be more, quite a weird
sensation of both hesitation and promise. I knew there were threats possibly
lurking in the shadows and yet I also had formed friendships and allies with
some unique and wonderful beings here. While the threat was prominent I also
felt secure and a sense of being home.
When I first
met Arden I had seen her materialize on the edge of a mystical forest, which
seemed like a lifetime ago. Her hair, black as the night that plagued Tartarus,
and her eyes a mystic violet. She reminded me of a Native American goddess. She
had the fighting skills of Qamait; goddess of war with the Nuxalk Nation. Her
body looks sculpted like a well-trained assassin, fit with curves to draw any
male prey. With her enchanted bow and her whip KiKi to aid in her quests, she
was magnificent and wicked to witness in battle.
Arden was
more of an older sister figure. Within minutes of meeting her I felt a sense of
shared spiritual security within our devotion and dedication to those we hold
near to us. Plainly put, I liked Arden. She was usually in better spirits
though. Now her face was serious and worried which in turn worried me further
and only added to my desperation.
Looking at
her through the entrance to my bedroom chamber, the light flickered from the
candles in the hallway flirting with her skin enhancing her natural beauty. She
said, “Nyx, you’ll need to come with me.”
“What’s
going on?” I asked her.
She didn’t
answer as she walked up toward the main hall.
The main
room in Arden’s Hut consisted of wooden walls that reminded me of the
consistency and texture like beavers had whittled the wood. Complete opposite,
the floors were smooth and reminded me of a clean chopped tree displaying its
many rings of life. When you looked above you could see smoke escaping through
a fashioned hide-stretched ceiling. In the middle of the room a roaring fire
encompassed by rocks that protect the many pillows thrown about – to which
Arden would resort to throwing at guests when the opportunity presented itself.
Her hut was comforting and inviting; when you took a deep breath in you could
detect all the wonders and smells of the forest, which to me were delightful.
You could also tell that her home had been around for a long time. Arden is a
direct descendent of the Arduinnian Clan, who are known as the Guardians of the
Forest, direct descendent of Diana, goddess of the hunt.
Upon
entering Arden’s main room, my stomach immediately wrenched into a horrid knot.
Zhou was laying lifelessly on the floor. This made my insides crawl knowing how
powerful a fighter he is. Immediately I started contemplating what could have
caused this serious condition.
Arden must
have been hurting even more so. She had developed a relationship with Zhou and
this only increased my concern. Arden, the true warrior that she is, was being
strong for everyone. A painful lump was pressing against my throat and my eyes
were pleading to cry. If Arden was holding it together, so could I.
I always
liked Zhou, and I was sad to see him like this. He was still wearing his
electric dark blue pants, with an equally dark purple shirt, and with the red
streak in his black hair made him look intriguing. I never understood his
fashion statements. I respected him though, as a fighter, a friend, and ally.
With Zhou’s New Age fashion sense, it made him seem like he wasn’t from this
dimension. Tartarus was more of a realm set with foliage. His choices in wardrobe
against Arden’s more naturalistic approach made them both look mismatched.
Seeing them together usually made me smile but, not now—Zhou was a Fenghuang, a
shape shifting fire bird, more precisely a fiery phoenix. While he was very
skilled in both his forms he is more powerful when he is in his phoenix form.
He’s always eager for a fight. Zhou is like that big brother pulling you in to
give you a noogie to remind you of the status quo. I’m afraid this time though,
the fight won.
A healer
Hikmat had his hands on Zhou’s forehead and chest, his eyes closed in
concentration, meditating over Zhou’s lifeless body. I didn’t know Hikmat as
well as some of the others in the room, I had met him only recently, and I knew
he was a healer of sorts. He was a wizard when it pertained to plants, potions,
and concoctions. He was a Tobar Segais like Tobar, meaning he possessed wisdom.
His eyes stayed closed while his hands remained on Zhou.
Thinking of
Tobar made my stomach dive even deeper. As if my stomach detached from the warm
blood circulation within my body and plummeted toward the depths of despair— my
mind reconnected with another concern that had me riddled right before seeing
Zhou on the floor. Tobar, he was missing from our room and if Zhou was lying on
the floor defeated… Tobar was an equal opponent.
Tobar was
the one that introduced me into the realm. He was the one that my heart
connected with and I felt drawn toward, like no other before him. A truly deep
soul connection, without him next to me I felt as though a part of my being was
missing. He had given me refuge from myself, I felt safe when I was with him.
Without him, the danger lurking within the darkness here seemed more prominent
and threatening.
With the
thought of him not in sight intensified the sinking feeling that had pressed so
deeply south. It began to rise more rapidly back up. I had to place my hand over
my mouth to reel in my senses.
Arden
kneeled down next to Zhou as closely as she could. She gently brushed her cheek
against his in an intimate gesture. The room felt as if all the oxygen leaving
vacuumed sealed the room, extinguishing the fire, and even the warm inside my
body as I felt a sudden chill. Suffocating, I watched as she then placed her
lips upon his with a soft wanting kiss. Arden’s eyes began to fill with
emotion. I felt for her, as the tears sparkling against her skin escaped their
confines and splashed against Zhou’s skin below. She placed her hands on his as
she prayed silently.
Seeing her
in such distress only made the situation feel more dire. I too bowed my head and
closing my eyes.
Desperately
I began to pray for Tobar’s safety and Zhou’s recovery. Please Lord, deliver
Tobar back to us safely and lay your healing hands upon Zhou; as we so
desperately need You now. I pray for those that have made their move against
us. They’ll wish they had never been in existence once I finish with
them…
My
concentration broke off when Avlov and Enki joined us then. They both had bowls
in their hands that contained some healing elements. Enki took Avlov’s and
kneeled next to Hikmat on Zhou’s other side. Enki and I had only met recently
as well. He was known as Lord of the Earth, meaning he had control over the
elements and its constituents.
A Wieven,
Avlov is also known as a Wise Woman. She has a vast knowledge of healing
salves, rituals and how to use the elements for their benefit. She has fierce
white eyes that match her white hair and almost a hipster outfit. I always
liked Avlov because she wore converses.
The group
that was working on Zhou, the healers, are much like those that wield magic.
They can manipulate matter and they have a vast knowledge that helps them in
their aiding processes. To watch them in action definitely feels like you were
experiencing magic in a true form.
Touching my
shoulder, Avolv broadcasted a message using her telepathy, “Nyx, I need to talk
to you, please come with me over to the table.” Leading me over, she verbally
asked “Have you seen Tobar?”
I was on the
verge of tears, there was still so much that remained unanswered, and if Zhou
was hurt—I could barely articulate “No, I woke up to an empty room, a cold bed
and I couldn’t find him anywhere.” My chest flet like it was going to
combust.
Arden had
joined us and she put her hand around my shoulders to give me a half-hug “We’ll
get these—”
But Avlov
interrupted her and said, “I think we should get Nyx up to speed with what’s
going on.”
Zhou began
to stir making some noises and we all ran to his side. I felt so bad that he
had to suffer so much. He opened his eyes and found Arden’s first, she took his
hands in hers. Then he found mine and started to speak, weakly saying “I don’t…
know… what… happened.”
Enki spoke
up and said that Zhou had taken Xylo, the captured dryad we were interrogating,
some refreshments for when she would wake up.
Zhou
continued, “I opened her door… the next thing I knew I was… laying
here.”
Hikmat told
Zhou that he needed to rest. We gathered pillows as they propped him up,
attempting to give him some comfort. Hikmat gave Zhou another potion, this time
it was clear. What was it? How easily we were to trust. After he drank it, he
smiled before his eyes closed and he was back asleep.
“So where’s
Tobar?” I asked plainly.
Everyone
looked alarmed. The sick feeling returned and now there was an alarming amount
of pressure on my chest. I could sense something bad was coming. It was just
around the corner, lingering there like a poisonous snake waiting to strike,
taking me down with its dread and despair.
Avlov came
to my side, she could be frightening to look at in the eye. Tobar mentioned
before she was also known as the White Witch, I guess when you’ve been in
existence as long as someone like Avlov has been, you can acquire a few nick
names here and there.
She offered
me some tea but I refused it, especially since I know how loopy her tea could
make me feel. No doubt she added a little something extra to the liquid
concoctions to help ease the soul in times of stress or high anxiety. Which
would actually be great right about now but, I need my wit about me.
Arden came
over to me and put her hands upon my shoulders again. Looking me directly in
the eyes she said “We can’t find him.” My chest felt like it burst into flames.
My body went limp, and I felt like I was falling. Everything went
black.
BOOK SOUNDTRACK
Paramore
“Daydreaming” http://youtu.be/euxXBvdrzxQ
Evanescence
“Together Again” http://youtu.be/jhUfbXcEBDs
Within
Temptation “The Heart of Everything” http://youtu.be/kKLhHlnDCA0
Evanescence
“Sweet Sacrifice” http://youtu.be/XBYhQnjyrWo
Lacuna Coil
“Our Truth” http://youtu.be/XCxFTh-XDy8
In This
Moment “Forever” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLP1AodaZd4
Jennifer
Thomas “Illuminations” http://youtu.be/VH81mKKK9Go
Jennifer
Thomas “Secrets” http://youtu.be/_VunOIswEmg
Jennifer
Thomas “Etude for the Dreamer” http://youtu.be/N1VxCqPIRXA
AUTHORS PLAYLIST
Lacuna Coil
“Soul Inmate” http://youtu.be/V5PJDB9r4T4
Evanescence
“My Heart Is Broken” http://youtu.be/f1QGnq9jUU0
Within
Temptation “The Howling” http://youtu.be/0bqRn0rLq1c
Evanescence
“Tourniquet” http://youtu.be/AO_3nArjlOU
Fireflight
“Stand Up” http://youtu.be/tWOmfOah--o
Lacuna Coil
“Trip the Darkness” http://youtu.be/VTT6picaCoQ
In This
Moment “Lost At Sea” http://youtu.be/GoXfJEXrOvQ
Within
Temptation “Stairway to the Skies” http://youtu.be/Abukde4cB2o
Evanescence
“All That I’m Living For” http://youtu.be/j1BlUcVWmMc
Evanescence
“Snow White Queen” http://youtu.be/cRqbH8GBlGc
CHARACTER BIOS
In the
mortal realm of Earth, she’s known as Katheryn,
Eryn for short. She works within the local school system which means she
doesn’t get paid as much as she should. Living on a tight budget, she recruited
her younger sister Lean to move in with her. Eryn also has a dog named Bryan
and an old fat cat named Smokie. She’s never been too lucky in love but,
recently she found a man that isn’t put off by her distance; not to mention
Lena really pushes for her older sister to loosen up more.
Within her
alternative realm of Tartarus she’s known as Nyx, an evolving powerful deity.
She’s been quested with fighting the darkness within a realm seething to
consume her. She has a group of guardians with powers of their own to help her
as well in particular the man whom from the start, an electrical spark that
ignited their passion. Nyx is a survivor she’ll fight for what she believes in
and for those that she cares for. She’s definitely someone you want in your
corner.
Before he
disappeared, Tobar was a Segais, he had powers of
a particular kind; he knew everything. His friends in Tartarus teased him that
he was a “Mr. Know-it-all”. This always was useful with the woman that he
loves, Nyx. He has a gentle soul and someone you would definitely want to
cuddle with. However, after he’s taken his world changes when Lilith and Xylo
nearly mutilate him turning him for their own dark purposes. With his new
vampirism needs, things get complicated quickly. One good thing, now both Tobar
and Nyx are immortal but, with immortality comes other obstacles of their
own.
To learn more about the various characters visit
http://goingoffdreams.blogspot.com
AUTHOR BIO
K.E. lives
in Maryland, which she refers to as “The Land of Mary”, with her faithful guard
dog Bryan, her supportive parents, and their little brat-dog Sampson. She has
deep-rooted morals and is very faithful in her beliefs. As a person born and
raised in Maryland, she is a fan of the Baltimore Ravens and the Baltimore
Orioles. When she isn’t writing, blogging, or spending time with those special
characters in her head, she loves to watch her shows, to cuddle up with a good
movie, or to spend time with her family and friends.
“After years
and years of my mother telling me that I should us my talents and write, I
finally listened!”
K.E.
Nowinsky continues writing and plans to further the Going off Dreams realms as
she dives deeper into the characters and will produce more content and books.
The next scheduled work will be about one of her characters Arden and titled
Arduinna: Guardians of the Forest, slotted for April 2015. She is also
continuing Nyx’s quests in the next installment: How Otlen Prepares Eternity,
expected to release late summer 2015.
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