Juggernaut: an overwhelming or unstoppable force, especially one that destroys or that demands complete self-sacrifice.
In Murder & Obsession, Detective Steven Quaid comes up against a juggernaut, an unstoppable force that demands complete self-sacrifice.
Murder & Obsession
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Steven spoke, his anguish crystal
clear with each word. “Gladys told them where to find Sarah’s body?”
Helen sighed but nodded.
“Well.” His eyes were dark, his
face rigid, and his demeanor as cold as Arctic stone.
“The Bering Sea. The captain’s called
the FBI.”
**
Steven stared out the window, but
he did not see the street, the cars, or the people passing by. He saw Sarah,
her beautiful green eyes no longer held the light. Her skin had no luster―life
had disappeared from her body long before they pronounced death. He imagined
her floating in the unforgiving cold of the Bering Sea, sinking into the black
depths, her body thrashed by the unrelenting waves―always and forever.
Steven had never experienced such
strong negative, hate-filled emotions. He didn’t like it, but he’d go with it
if it changed the blackness surrounding him into light again. Vengeance, retribution,
simmering hatred was much easier to understand and deal with than grief. His
psyche couldn’t tolerate the overwhelming sense of emptiness. The loss was too
much. He’d survive on planning his revenge, after that, he wanted nothing, saw
nothing except an abyss. Is this what grief is? Floating in a
starless void, with only memories of Sarah and all the what if’s replaying to
unfulfillable conclusions.
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Poor Steven, what an awful thing to face. We should share our pitcher of mojitos with him *slides over another glass*.
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Hi, Sam, I could use one of those too, thank! :)
DeleteYeah, I'm with Samantha! Let's get a few pitchers of mojitos ready! Any excuse! Great idea for the A-Z Yolanda, as are all your posts. Here's to a very successful promo!
ReplyDeleteDenise :-)
Hi, Denise, cheers!
DeleteIs this what grief is? Floating in a starless void, with only memories of Sarah and all the what if’s replaying to unfulfillable conclusions.
ReplyDeleteHaunting! Brilliantly crafted.
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Thank you, Nila!
DeleteThe suspense is building. Is she really dead? I hope it is a case of mistake identity.
ReplyDeleteHi, Deborah, thanks!
DeleteDid you know that Juggernaut is a word of Indian origin? It comes from Jagganath - which is a temple in Puri where they take out a procession once a year - a procession lead by an enormous chariot. I'm really enjoying these snippets from Murder and Obsession.
ReplyDeleteHi, Kalpanaa, No, I didn't. Thank you for the information!
DeleteGreat chapter! That word isn't used enough in fiction, if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteGood choice for J.
Hi, J. H. I like it too!
DeleteJuggernaut is a great word. I wonder what its origins are? Another great excerpt! Cheers - Ellen | http://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.com/2016/04/j-is-for-jetty-nancy-drew-investigates.html
ReplyDeleteKalpana, answers that above. Thanks, Ellen!
DeletePerhaps he can channel is emotions into finding her killer.
ReplyDeleteYes, I think that's his goal!
DeleteQuite a story!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, bellybytes!
DeleteGreat excerpt again Yolanda! And I've learned a new word: Juggernaut :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a good word, Zeljka!
DeleteSuch despair, poor Steven. Beautifully written.
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Thanks, Tasha!
DeleteNot sure I'd ever want to come up against such a force
ReplyDeleteI have, a few times! LOL
DeleteI just like saying that word out loud. Enjoyed reading your excerpt today!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lee!
DeleteOh dear. This sounds terrible for Steven, but yes, you must torture your characters.
ReplyDeleteOh dear. This sounds terrible for Steven, but yes, you must torture your characters.
ReplyDeleteIt's all for the story! :)
DeleteLarge bodies of water terrify me. I don't have a paralysing fear, I can get on a boat or fly over the water, but still my greatest fear is dying in the water. Even if that's not what happened to Sarah, this scene still chills me.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Jeffrey, I like looking at it from the shore, but wouldn't want to be on it!
DeleteI am reading your snippets and will definitely start on the book before the A to Z Blog Challenge is over. I find it sad though that Sarah died. I need to read it to see how Steven copes with this.
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Hi, Pat, I hope you find the time! Thanks!
DeleteOh, I feel for him. What a tough story to write, Yolanda... Grief is, indeed, a juggernaut. I hope he finds solace in closure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit over at Life In Dogs yesterday! Loved your comment :)
Hi, Guilie, it definitely is! Love your posts!
DeleteWhat a powerful excerpt, Yolanda.
ReplyDeleteHi, Cherie, thanks!
DeleteNever had a mojito, maybe I should try them. Sounds like they would be useful to cope with grief.
ReplyDeleteMe, neither, Jo, would love to try one, or two! :)
DeleteOh man, I feel the pressure. If I say the right thing, I could be part of a story. Oh no, I think I'm that bystander that just got whacked. Alas my literary career was ever so brief. But it was so.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from A to Z. I am so impressed with your work and blog.
Hi, Ann, no worries, no whacking done today! LOL
DeleteYolanda, I like that you have a Steven in the story. My interest is piqued, and this is a word I use like never. Piqued, I say.
ReplyDeleteI've always liked the name Steven. Thanks for stopping by and being piqued! LOL
DeleteThat is wonderfully written! An good portrayal of grief.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elizabeth. Your words mean the world.
DeleteSigh. What a situation. As a child, I imagined a juggernaut to be a missile on wheels :) Of course, I grew up eventually.
ReplyDeleteI like the name Steven!
Hi, Vidya, you had an imagination, thank goodness you didn't lose the creativity with maturity! :)
DeleteI love the word Juggernaut! It sounds and feels formidable...
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I like it too! :)
DeleteI, too, would like a mojito or three...
ReplyDeleteDitto, pass the mojito's!
Delete"Juggernaut" is a word you don't see too often. Stephen's emotional pain is palpable
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie, you don't. And I was praying I'd gotten that across.
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