Welcome back for another Six Sentence Sunday post from Girl Under Glass. Last week Rachel informed her alien visitor that he was in Suffer as she stared him down from behind the barrel of a shotgun. Let’s return to the ongoing standoff.
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I wasn’t sure why I didn’t fear him. Maybe it was because the dogs crouched between us, maybe because Pearl stood behind the closed cottage door. Or maybe because fear was so familiar that I’d developed a calloused heart.
He shot me a dark look, then his expression smoothed in the automatic way of his people. “I know where I am.” He shifted, and a grimace flitted across his face.
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Love this line: “Or maybe because fear was so familiar that I’d developed a calloused heart.” Love it!
Great 6! Of course the dogs clue her how to feel
I also love the calloused heart, your writing lets you feel exactly what your characters are feeling. Awesome six!
Very nice like her sense of control. Nicely written.
So intriguing. Love her internal thoughts. I need to read this. Great 6, Monica!
Absolutely wonderful writing. This is intriguing!
Familiar fear and a calloused heart… just beautiful! Another vivid six.
“Or maybe because fear was so familiar that I’d developed a calloused heart.” Fabulous line!
“Calloused heart.” A beautiful, efficient description that conveys so much. Remarkable Six, Monica, as ever. =D
Beautifully written. I especially loved the line about fear and a callous heart. Insightful.
Excellent six! I felt like I was right there watching.
I love the way you describe her reaction to fear. Wonderful use of language! Super stuff here!
Another wonderful 6 from you! And is he wounded?
I love her thoughts – she sounds like she’s really in control Find Kristal Here
I love this: ” Or maybe because fear was so familiar that I’d developed a calloused heart.” Beautiful. I like his changing expressions–reveals complexity here, I think, rather than confusion.
Nice six, Monica 
I agree with Sandra. The atmosphere you’ve created here, together with the excellent characterization, transports the reader. The cover is awesome, too, btw.
Lovely line about her calloused heart. Strong writing
I love the idea of a calloused heart. Very creative and apt. Great six, Monica!
“Maybe because fear was so familiar that I’d developed a calloused heart.” FABULOUS LINE. Love it. love it.
Meaningful and poetic and…wow.. I think I have never read something this profound in the context of alien-invasion! And I agree with Goran about your writing being so confident – wonderful job!
What a beautiful line, about fear causing her to develop a calloused heart. I love that.
Beautiful. You have a gift of transporting the reader in just six lines. Sensational six!
Nice piece of writing today. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! The plot thickens. Great six!! I’ve got a long TBR list, so it’s going to be a while before I can get to yours, but I’m SO looking forward to it. =D
A great six to once again draw me into this story! It’s loaded onto my ereader already.
Your writing has a measured, lyrical quality to it. Interesting six sentences – I especially like the image of a calloused heart. (Love your cover).
This is some confident writing. I love this six…
once again you’ve done an amazing six sentence sunday. Check out mines I’d love your input.
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Mmm, injured fugitive? Actually, I don’t think I’ll try to guess, I’ll just enjoy it as it happens.
I like her confidence.