Bentley is a fluffy canine character in my latest novel, Penniless Souls. Usually a playful pup wanting to fetch a ball, until he bares his teeth and acts wild, as if he wants to kill the bad guys. In other words, he's a great little dog. The following snippet is when I introduce him in Chapter Four, which is written from Lani's point of view. Lani is Penny's daughter and she has allergies.
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| So cute, huh? My model's actual name is Bambi. He's exactly like Bentley. |
From Chapter Four of Penniless Souls
“What?” Aunt Bess shrieked over Bentley’s continuous
barking, accompanied by Lani’s sneezes. “Bentley,” be quiet she shouted in a
kind-hearted way. Aunt Bess didn’t scold her dog. She treated the dusty mop
looking dog like a member of the
family.
“We’ll see
you on Tuesday,” Penny repeated, reaching towards Bess and giving her a hug.
The dog ran
around and around the dining room table like Secretariat at the Kentucky Derby.
A tiny pink tongue hung from his lips and drool flew in the breezes he created.
Aunt Bess gave Lani a quick hug and went back to clapping and yelling at her dog.
On Tuesday, Lani would begin a new chapter in her life--a life that included a
very rambunctious dog and two cats that might kill her. Her boat capsized on a
deserted island. She felt like a hostage, held against her will, a caged
captive, in a strange place filled with unusual wildlife.
Hope this short piece about Bentley makes you want to read more! Have a great day!
