Prairie Jones is a high school student who is a dream walker. She uses the knowledge she gets from other people’s dreams to get what she wants. Now she has walked into the wrong person’s dream. He is not happy, not human and looking for Prairie Jones.
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“PJ, wake up,” I heard whispered in my ear.
The only thing visible in the room was the red blinking numbers on the clock radio, 2:30 a.m. Rolling over I pulled the duvet around my head like a hood. The house was silent except for the faucet dripping down the hall. My yawn felt good as I let my eyes drift shut again.
“PJ, there’s not time.”
I jerked awake again. This time I saw a form stalking at the edge of the darkest corner of the room. Almost part of the shadows.
“Grab some clothes and your shoes. They’re coming.”
The form lurched towards me and became solid. A tall man, not much older than me. Except not like me. I was a high school senior. My biggest issue was picking a prom dress. The stubble on this guys face did nothing to hide its gaunt appearance. He raise a scar cut eyebrow before scooping up my clothes and shoes from the floor.
He jerked me out of bed. I stumbled. He didn’t pause, dragging me towards the shadows. It was then I realized this wasn’t a dream, that a man had broken in and meant to kidnap me.
I called out, more of a yelp than a cry for help. I was home alone, no one was here to help me.
He looked at me, his forehead wrinkled as if he was considering for the first time that I might not want to go with him.
I slammed my fist into his stomach, hoping to knock the air out of him. He faltered, but tightened his grip.
“You’re in danger.” His eyes glared into mine.
Oh God, a true wacko. Perhaps I could buy some time. “What kind of trouble?”
“That last dreamwalk brought you an enemy.”
“Dreamwalk?”
“Don’t pretend with me, I know what you are, Dreamwalker.”
How did he know what I was? I didn’t even know what he was talking about.
A high-pitched squealing sound came from the corner where my full length mirror stood. Its surface undulated like waves on a lake.
“What the -” Before I could finish my question a wolf-like creature emerged, crouched on its hind legs.
It turned its red glowing eyes on me. The beast crouched and sprung. An arm wrapped around my waist pulling me back. My teeth jarred as I landed with the stranger on the front lawn. The shadow man jumped across the hood of a dark SUV.
“Get in,” he called, starting the engine.
A howl came from my room. I shivered as the feeling of pins and needles swept over me.
The man threw open the passenger door. “He won’t be far behind us.”
I stood frozen. What was I doing here?
“Look, you can either come with me or take your chances with that thing.”
The sound of wood splintering, glass smashing and fabric ripping came from upstairs. My grandmother had been worried about wild parties when she left me alone this weekend. I was never going to be able to explain this. The sound of the destruction seemed to be making its way downstairs.
“PJ, now,” the shadow man yelled over the noise.
I did the one thing I thought I would never do. Jump into a car with a complete and total stranger. But at least it was to escape a beast bent on tearing me apart. I shook my head and tried to focus on what was happening now. I was in a speeding car with a man I didn’t know and I didn’t know where he was taking me.
“Where are we going?”
“Some place safe.” The tires squealed as we round a corner.
“Who are you?”
“Jacob.”
“You know you didn’t really answer either of my questions, right?”
“What do you wish to know, Dreamwalker?”
“What is a dreamwalker and why do you keep calling me that?”
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Prairie Jones and Martin were talking in the halls just before summer break.
“What happened to you?” Martin asked, shutting his locker door.
“I’m trying a new look.” I knew the orange plaid jacket was a big mistake when I put it on this morning, but clean laundry hadn’t been high on my priority list for the last week.
“Give it back to your grandmother.”
“You know there are days that if I didn’t like you, I’d tell everyone you’re gay.”
Martin stopped in front of our English class, first period. “You know there are days that if everyone in school didn’t hate you, they’d listen.”
“That’s cold.” Like I cared.
“It’s true. Stop using people’s dreams against them.”
“Hey, I only make them do what’s right.”
“In PJ land maybe.” Martin slid into his seat. “What about Ms. A? Did you have to threaten to out her to the principal.”
“She’s crushing on him, so what?” I chucked my books under the desk.
“So what? You used that knowledge to make her change your grade.”
“I deserved an A.”
“You couldn’t settle for a B+.”
“Alright, I’ll give it a rest for a while.”
Martin didn’t realize I’d stopped dreamwalking a month ago. Ever since I walked into that Joshua guys dreams and he walked back.
“I’ll find you Prairie Jones.” Had been the last thing he said, “And not just in your dreams.”
“Students,” Ms. A said above the den. “I’d like to introduce a new student, Joshua Bennet.”
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Wow… What is this exactly? It is Your Story or a book?
I would love to read more. (:
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It’s the next story I’m starting on once I finish Feral and Blood Guardians. Thanks for the comment. I’ll try to poste some more details.
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Hm…. i’m very excited about this one, so keep writing you’re good (:
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I like it! That’s really good! 🙂
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I appreciate the comment.
Thanks
Deidra
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This is awesome, i shall be looking out for your work from now on.
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Thanks. There are days I feel like quitting and the encouragement means a lot to me.
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Don’t quit, your work is awesome!
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EEE! You’ve got some AWESOME story ideas here! You have to…no, you MUST pursue them! 🙂 I want more!
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Your encouragement means so much. Thanks.
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Again you’re talent!!! Luv your stories!!
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Thanks for luv
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This is seriously cool stuff!
any ideas when it’ll be published, i’d love to read it 🙂
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Again, you rock. Thanks for the encouragement. I’m not sure, but I’m going to have to focus more efforts on the Dreamwalker’s series. I haven’t seen much interest in this one.
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The little that I have read has me wanting to read the hole book, please
tell us when this is published.
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It’s my next project. I’m thinking of writing a series of short stories in September, while I plot this one out. Thanks for the encouragement. It’s difficult to keep writing in this market.
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Translation …. Anyone …..
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Ferengi…? 🙂
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Star Trek?
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Like the whole idea.
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Thanks.
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I want to read more! I attribute this to your writing abilities. Keep up the good work 🙂
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Hey, I really like your writing style. I keep wanting to read more and more. Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking my post.
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Thank you. I hope to have some long stuff out next year.
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I want to know what happens..
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I’ve put this on my list to work on. Thanks.
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Wow, your story is really great! You are really talented. And seriously, I can picture those short lines above into a blockbuster movie..
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Ah from your ears to a super great director. Any takers?
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Hey..opinion on if there is a pool of readers interested in your writing?! I am certainly drawn to what you have written above! Just above is quite intriguing! Just go for it! 🙂 Anything to lose?
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I’m taking your advice and planning my leap for early next year.
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Wow!!Great!!
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Thank you!!
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Omg, I need to know what happens next! I’ll definitely be back to read the rest of this obey, great start. Thanks for checking out my blog and the post like. As a nervous newbie its much appreciated 🙂
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Just start. Don’t worry about anything else. You’ll find your way as you go. My blog has undergone a couple of revival.
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You don’t have a like button so I’m just going to leave a reply… Nice one! More please 🙂
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I haven’t figured out how to add a like button other than the one if you’re logged onto WordPress. If anyone knows how, I give it a try.
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Seems interesting. I’d read it.
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Thanks, it’s something I’m currently working on.
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You should sign up to a site called FanStory, if you haven’t already, and post your work on there. It’s really good for amateur and professional writers to have their work critically analysed by other writers. I’m on it and I find it really useful. Your stories are very interesting! 😀
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Thanks, I’ll look it up.
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I have just started to follow you so need to catch up on all your stuff but … just read Dream walker and luv it, interested in how this one is gonna pan out.
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Thanks. I’m planning to expand on this one 2012.
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Great moment to leave us hanging.
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Thanks I’ve put this one on my list for further development next year.
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Great story premise… hope you write more of this. Would love to read.
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Thanks I’m planning to expand on this one.
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Yikes! You’ve really got the short-short nailed. Love your stuff.
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Thank you. Now to get the little bit longer nailed!
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I love your site Deidra! I wish their was more time in the day to catch up with all your pennings. I am not a big reader but if I chose to do so your niche is what i enjoy as well as the movies…how soon until any of these become movies? Thanks for stopping by 3D. The kids are my source, while the outside world is caving in, they keep me grounded.
Cheers!
~Andy
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From your mouth to Hollywood’s ears.
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which is the best way…….the words of one’s audience to the Universe (and, ahem, certain Hollywood execs ;-)…..
what a delicious blog.
your imagination and creativity and sheer audacity of spirit are breathtaking.
glad to have found you.
much love from us at teamgloria xx
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Thank you so much for the blog love. Let hope a Hollywood exec shows up soon!
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Hey Deidra, thanks much for the ‘Like’ on “A Very Kefka Christmas”. I’m glad I was lured to your page as this is great material! Looks like I’ll be dropping by more often; keep up the wit & imagination 😉
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Thanks, I enjoyed your post. Keep it up.
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Interesting concept. Would like to see how this turns out.
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It’s on my list for next year. Hopefully it can live up to this page.
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Very interesting. Waiting for more …
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Look for it in February.
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Love this!
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Great. Thank you for the info.
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You’re very welcome.
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This year is running out too rapidly! Must be time to start a new one. Best wishes for 2012 and thanks for stopping by my blog.
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Yes, I think so. Congratulations on your super awesome content award.
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As a person that’s new to the blogging scene and who’s only recently started sharing their writing, I wanted to thank you for stopping by and liking my post. Also, being lured to your page by said like, I have to say that you are a fantastic writer. I enjoyed reading your posts very much and I will definitely be stopping by here again!
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Thank you. Good luck with your blog.
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this is really a great story. An idea neatly put 🙂 you must continue more 🙂 and yes, thank you for reading and liking my headcanons. 🙂
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The stories what might be in there, whole worlds.
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I love this — you should defiantly try and make it a book! I can’t wait to find out what happens next! 🙂
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This is forth on this year’s list! Coming soon!!
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What an interesting concept – dreamwalker
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Thank you, it was part of a dream. Seems ironic now.
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this is really great !
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Thank you. You know I love your art.
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Like – button pushed.
🙂
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Thank you so much. I appreciate it.
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Super like.. Makes me want to read more.. Can’t wait!!
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Thank you so much. I’ve never gotten a super like before. 🙂
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I love your stuff
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Yeah, I really like this kind of stuff.
You’re not bothered about people pinching your ideas? I thought about posting bits of stories I’m writing, but didn’t want to chance more known people running away with them.
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I’m not worried about it. First of all it has the post date so I can prove it was my idea and second I think writers have more ideas than they can use. They don’t want mine.
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Thanks for this! And for liking my post.
Good luck in your endeavors 🙂
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hey dis is really good!!i loved it
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Story is so interesting and intense. It’s like a cliff hanger.
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I would definitely buy this book… I LOVE reading stuff like this… You have a bright writing future ahead and I do hope that you continue… You would be right up there with Gena Showalter and J.R. Ward!!
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I totally want to read more. I would buy this book. So far, it sounds right up my ally!
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nice, hanging off each word. Have you completed it yet?
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No, I’m working on another called Blood Guardian.
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Well done! I enjoyed it.
Russ
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[…] * Dreamwalker by Deidra Alexander. Paranormal fiction. […]
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Thanks Taylor.
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Thanks Grace.
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Love this. LOL at PJ land.
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Thanks Elise. Dreamwalker is one of my favorites. I’m hoping to get back to it some time next year
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Like you, I dreamed of Dreamwalkers. But you wrote yours down! Mine got lost in some food related drama.
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Hi Andrew,
I love it “food related drama”. Sounds like you have a real winner on your hands.
Dee
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Keep up the good work Deidra! Don’t quit, whatever you do ~ Your writing is very INSPIRING to other Authors and Writers ~ Be Blessed ~
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I loved this story. Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome. Thank you for the kind words.
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Your welcome!
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very cool story, really paints a picture. 🙂
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Thank you. You’re very kind.
Dee
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Wow. This is so gooood. Have you written books? I would love to read them. Is this a short story??
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Thank you for the follow, now that is a book I would pick up straight away! I am going to enjoy reading your work 🙂
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