Prologue

There was a time when my legal name was Nicolle Darling and I was nothing like I am today. Those were the days of grief... my brother Adam had died and I endured our hateful parents all by myself. Those were the days of loneliness, when I suffered through my awkward phases of high school, before I knew anything about the others. Those were the days of weakness as well, before I became, most probably, the deadliest woman on the planet.

Perhaps the most succinct way to describe things back then: it was before the Chess Club.

Because after that, in all the years that followed, and after all the things I witnessed and did, life was something different entirely.

Reviews

[Carolynn]

I love the suspense you leave with your really tidy prologue Scott. It gives just enough to leave the reader enticed. I will definitely find some time to dive in - thanks for sharing your work

[ScottWinchester]

No, thank you :) for the kinds words and compliments.

[V]

I think I will like this (when I have more spare time to read). It's already written in an entertaining manner. I thought about writing a novel for such a long time and there are so many ideas in my mind but somehow I can't start. It's great that you put so much effort in writing.

[ScottWinchester]

Thank you for giving me shot :) and thank you kindly for the compliments.

This is my second novel, so I would hope that I may have something worth saying about the entire process if ever you'd like me to help you streamline those ideas. I hope you enjoy The Chess Club :)

[V]

Ok, thx for the offer :)

[emmajoy]

Such a fine wiggly worm on the hook! You've said what needs to be said - now for a chapter or few. .

[ScottWinchester]

Thank you very much for saying so :) Please, let me know what you think when you've tested a chapter or two.

[SquinklaPsyOps]

So masterfully done. The form is interesting and challenging and the content is endearing. Thank you for explaining the form so clearly.

[ScottWinchester]

Enormously kind of you to say, thank you.