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World of the Lupi #0.1
The New Kid
This short story takes places in Rule's past, specifically January 10, 1976 during his Sophomore year of high school in a small town near Clanhome. It's a fun look into a time when Rule wasn't Lu Nuncio yet and was just learning how to integrate with humans.
Reading Order:
It's important to read these books in the order they were written, otherwise you might end up getting lost!
Note: No ISBN as this is not a book for purchase.
Short story (September 2013) ISBN: N/A (this is a story from Rule's youth and can be read at any point during the novels)
Reading Order:
It's important to read these books in the order they were written, otherwise you might end up getting lost!
Note: No ISBN as this is not a book for purchase.
Short story (September 2013) ISBN: N/A (this is a story from Rule's youth and can be read at any point during the novels)
13 pages, ebook
First published September 1, 2013
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About the author
Eileen Wilks
128 books1,524 followersEileen Wilks’ first book, a Silhouette Desire published in 1996, hit the USA Today Bestseller List and was nominated for Romantic Times' Best First Short Contemporary award. Since then, her books have appeared consistently on national bestseller lists. With thirty two books in print and novellas in nine anthologies, she has been a finalist in the prestigious Rita Awards three times, as well as receiving several nominations from Romantic Times, including one for Career Achievement in Series Romantic Suspense.
Each book in her World of the Lupi series gains a larger audience. It was originally sold in the Romance section of bookstores, but more and more you will be able to find copies cross-shelved under Sci-Fi and Fantasy as the popularity of the series grows!
Eileen has lived in the West Texas town of Midland, TX for over 30 years--three years as a young teen, and the remaining years since she moved back here as an adult. When she first started writing over 10 years ago, it hit her like the first drink for an alcoholic . . . or the first kiss for Romeo and Juliet.
She came to writing romance in a roundabout way. Having read and loved science fiction for years, that’s where she first tried her hand when the writing bug bit. Somehow her stories always ended up having a strong romantic subplot, but she hadn’t read a romance since the early 80’s and didn’t think “those little books” were her kind of stories. But when a friend in her critique group began working on a romance novel, Wilks decided she needed to give the genre another try. She asked her friend to recommend some titles--and quicker than you can say “Jayne Ann Krentz,” she fell in love. The genre had been busy growing up while she wasn’t watching. These days, with romances comprising over 50% of the mass market books published in the U.S., there are romances to appeal to almost every taste--historicals, paranormals and contemporaries that range from romantic suspense to romantic comedy, from inspirational to sizzling.
Eileen covered a lot of territory before coming home to Midland, having lived in Canada and Venezuela as well as twelve U.S. cities in five states.
Profile taken from the author's site with her permission.
Each book in her World of the Lupi series gains a larger audience. It was originally sold in the Romance section of bookstores, but more and more you will be able to find copies cross-shelved under Sci-Fi and Fantasy as the popularity of the series grows!
Eileen has lived in the West Texas town of Midland, TX for over 30 years--three years as a young teen, and the remaining years since she moved back here as an adult. When she first started writing over 10 years ago, it hit her like the first drink for an alcoholic . . . or the first kiss for Romeo and Juliet.
She came to writing romance in a roundabout way. Having read and loved science fiction for years, that’s where she first tried her hand when the writing bug bit. Somehow her stories always ended up having a strong romantic subplot, but she hadn’t read a romance since the early 80’s and didn’t think “those little books” were her kind of stories. But when a friend in her critique group began working on a romance novel, Wilks decided she needed to give the genre another try. She asked her friend to recommend some titles--and quicker than you can say “Jayne Ann Krentz,” she fell in love. The genre had been busy growing up while she wasn’t watching. These days, with romances comprising over 50% of the mass market books published in the U.S., there are romances to appeal to almost every taste--historicals, paranormals and contemporaries that range from romantic suspense to romantic comedy, from inspirational to sizzling.
Eileen covered a lot of territory before coming home to Midland, having lived in Canada and Venezuela as well as twelve U.S. cities in five states.
Profile taken from the author's site with her permission.
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February 28, 2019
A brief look at how teenager Rule deals with his first time away from Clanhome and human highschool.
I don’t recommend starting the series with this. This is more of a little background filler for fans of the series.
I don’t recommend starting the series with this. This is more of a little background filler for fans of the series.
June 13, 2017
I really enjoyed this look at Rule when he was in high school! Too bad it wasn't longer.
September 16, 2013
เรื่องสั้นนี้แจกให้อ่านฟรีในเว็บไซด์ของผู้เขียนนะคะ เป็นเรื่องสั้น ๆ หนาแค่ 13 หน้า (A4) แต่น่ารักมาก ๆ และถือว่า พลาดไม่ได้สำหรับคนที่เป็นแฟนหนังสือชุด The World of Lupi เพราะเรื่องนี้นำคนอ่านกลับไปในอดีตสมัยที่รูลยังอายุแค่สิบหกปี และเป็นเด็กชายคนนึง ที่ต้องการพิสูจน์ตัวเองต่อบิดา (และหัวหน้าเผ่า) ว่า ตัวเองสามารถใช้ชีวิตร่วมกับมนุษย์คนอื่น ๆ ด้วยการไปโรงเรียนมัธยมได้
ที่มากไปกว่านั้น เราชอบการเขียนเรื่องเด็กวัยรุ่นของเอลีน วิลค์สมากเลยค่ะ นึกอยากให้เธอเขียนต่อเป็นเล่ม เรื่องคงจะน่าสนใจน่าดู
ที่มากไปกว่านั้น เราชอบการเขียนเรื่องเด็กวัยรุ่นของเอลีน วิลค์สมากเลยค่ะ นึกอยากให้เธอเขียนต่อเป็นเล่ม เรื่องคงจะน่าสนใจน่าดู
November 2, 2013
Short story.
Prequel with Rule as a teenager in 1976 (he was 16 years old). I wish he'd been at my high school (sigh). Very good short story.
Prequel with Rule as a teenager in 1976 (he was 16 years old). I wish he'd been at my high school (sigh). Very good short story.
October 4, 2019
The free downloadable pdf can be found here.
If you're already a reader of this series, you'll enjoy this.
This is a short story about Rule (one of the main characters that's a werewolf) set in the mid-seventies, when he was 16. Needing to get used to being around humans and still being able to hide the fact that he's a werewolf, his father enrolls him in the nearby high school. A bully quickly takes note of him and Rule must work out a way to nullify the threat without exposing himself.
A fun little story & I wouldn't mind seeing more of Rule as a teenager. The novels have gotten a little kludgy and I enjoyed a story that didn't have the unwieldy plot of the entire series weighing down on it. Don't get me wrong...I will read all of the books that Wilks writes. I like the characters & I'm interested to see where she takes her story arc, but some of the books could benefit from a more heavy-handed editor.
Urban werewolf/fantasy/kick-ass female cop book. If that sounds like your thing, I'd definitely recommend this series.
If you're already a reader of this series, you'll enjoy this.
This is a short story about Rule (one of the main characters that's a werewolf) set in the mid-seventies, when he was 16. Needing to get used to being around humans and still being able to hide the fact that he's a werewolf, his father enrolls him in the nearby high school. A bully quickly takes note of him and Rule must work out a way to nullify the threat without exposing himself.
A fun little story & I wouldn't mind seeing more of Rule as a teenager. The novels have gotten a little kludgy and I enjoyed a story that didn't have the unwieldy plot of the entire series weighing down on it. Don't get me wrong...I will read all of the books that Wilks writes. I like the characters & I'm interested to see where she takes her story arc, but some of the books could benefit from a more heavy-handed editor.
Urban werewolf/fantasy/kick-ass female cop book. If that sounds like your thing, I'd definitely recommend this series.
October 2, 2019
A vignette type story about Rule when he was 16 and in high school. I was a bit nervous (knowing how sexual his kind are) and worried I'd end up reading about him getting it on in high school, but fortunately this is more about showcasing his cleverness and value as a leader, even at such a young age. Faced with some bullies, despite his trying to just fit in, Rule decides he has to do something to protect the other kids in the school, even though he doesn't believe they're his to protect. Cute story.
May 22, 2019
3.5 stars
I wasn’t sure I wanted a glimpse into Rule’s life before he met Lily, but this was a nice little story. I wouldn’t say it’s not to be missed, but it’s a quick read, and it gives fans of the series a look at Rule when he’s first entering the human world and trying to make sense of it.
I wasn’t sure I wanted a glimpse into Rule’s life before he met Lily, but this was a nice little story. I wouldn’t say it’s not to be missed, but it’s a quick read, and it gives fans of the series a look at Rule when he’s first entering the human world and trying to make sense of it.
April 4, 2014
This was a very cute story. I decided to read this before I dive into the Lupi series as a whole and I'm glad I did. It really makes me excited to read the actual series as Rule already seems like a Male lead role that I would adore, plus this world of werewolves sounds pretty interesting so far.
September 18, 2014
Rule in High School. Short amusing side story
June 6, 2017
Fun look at Rule as a high school student getting the best of a bully (and not as expected)
February 19, 2018
Oh, what a wonderful little jewel.
Surprise is on Rule's side however for the Rho approves how Rule handled the situation. Charming. I so liked this young Rule!
Surprise is on Rule's side however for the Rho approves how Rule handled the situation. Charming. I so liked this young Rule!
July 24, 2022
The New Kid on Books On Track
A fun little story about Rule in human high school trying to keep from standing out and .
July 22, 2018
I have only just started the series with this book. Overall it was a bit short to really provide an appropriate review.
I do enjoy the writing style, the sentences flow well with no grammar or spelling errors. It is a good good start to a world I definitely look forward to reading more about.
I do enjoy the writing style, the sentences flow well with no grammar or spelling errors. It is a good good start to a world I definitely look forward to reading more about.
July 2, 2017
This is a freebie read accessible from the Author's website. A satisfying, if very short story that gives a bit of insight into Rule Turner's character with a story from his late teens.
June 12, 2018
* 2. 5 stars *
November 11, 2018
A bit Juvenile. But then it is about Rule's first foray into the Human world, and he is still very young.
January 3, 2019
I thought this was going to be slow in the beginning but it turned out to be really sweet. Good short.
February 7, 2021
Aunque no aporte demasiado a la saga, es muy entretenido y rápido de leer.
November 5, 2021
Es un relato corte de Rule (16) mientras estaba adaptándose a los humanos en la escuela
September 10, 2020
A free short story, 0.1 in the World of the Lupi paranormal fantasy series, revolving around the eighteen-year-old Rule Turner, a young werewolf.
My Take
Nice. Very nice. I loved how Wilks explained the culture of the lupi and the training their wolf selves need to undergo to keep their secrets. Using Rule and his conflicting needs was fascinating, and his solution to his problem as well as the bullying situation was a treat, which definitely makes this a character-driven tale.
Sure there's action, but it's more of a psychological assessment.
It's pretty funny hearing, in third person protagonist point-of-view from Rule's perspective, about human taboos and customs about sex, the different cliques in high school, the hypocrisy of bad boys versus bad girls, etc.
It's also a great introduction to Rule's and Isen's characters. I loved Isen's assessment of Rule's final choice...just what a father should encourage.
Something to keep in mind, "we sometimes learn more from failure than success".
The Story
Rule wants, needs, to prove he can control his wolf by enrolling in high school. An experience that devolves into an inner battle between the wolf's need to be dominant and Rule's need to suppress it.
The Characters
Rule Turner, an eighteen-year-old werewolf teen, is Isen's heir and a sophomore.
The Nokolai are...
...werewolves, thought of as Oddies in the human world, their nickname for what is believed to be a feminist cult called Od Dama (Croation for "of the Lady"). Home base is Clanhome. Isen Turner is Rule's dad, and he's also the Rho, the leader of this group of Nokolai. Benedict is Rule's brother. Mason has some influence.
Hillcrest High School
Mrs Rogers (with the great legs) teaches American History; Mr Carlton is the judgy assistant principal.
Fellow students include the luscious Susan Welbourne, a cheerleader (who also likes Mrs Rogers' legs); Alex (who is Nokolai); Andy; the gay Donny is the class clown; Harold, a.k.a. Runt; Pete, a.k.a. the Ox, is a bully, a jock, and a senior who thinks he's still dating Sarah; and, Mike is Pete's buddy.
The Cover and Title
The cover is all blue tones with the perspective of a high school hallway lined with lockers on the left, illuminated by fluorescent light panels on the ceiling that are reflected on a linoleum floor, and a pair of black doors at the end. The author's name is in white and outlined in black at the very top. At the bottom, in small print is the series information in black with the title immediately below it in a gradation of blues dark to lighter.
The title is all about Rule, "The New Kid".
My Take
Nice. Very nice. I loved how Wilks explained the culture of the lupi and the training their wolf selves need to undergo to keep their secrets. Using Rule and his conflicting needs was fascinating, and his solution to his problem as well as the bullying situation was a treat, which definitely makes this a character-driven tale.
Sure there's action, but it's more of a psychological assessment.
It's pretty funny hearing, in third person protagonist point-of-view from Rule's perspective, about human taboos and customs about sex, the different cliques in high school, the hypocrisy of bad boys versus bad girls, etc.
It's also a great introduction to Rule's and Isen's characters. I loved Isen's assessment of Rule's final choice...just what a father should encourage.
Something to keep in mind, "we sometimes learn more from failure than success".
The Story
Rule wants, needs, to prove he can control his wolf by enrolling in high school. An experience that devolves into an inner battle between the wolf's need to be dominant and Rule's need to suppress it.
The Characters
Rule Turner, an eighteen-year-old werewolf teen, is Isen's heir and a sophomore.
The Nokolai are...
...werewolves, thought of as Oddies in the human world, their nickname for what is believed to be a feminist cult called Od Dama (Croation for "of the Lady"). Home base is Clanhome. Isen Turner is Rule's dad, and he's also the Rho, the leader of this group of Nokolai. Benedict is Rule's brother. Mason has some influence.
Hillcrest High School
Mrs Rogers (with the great legs) teaches American History; Mr Carlton is the judgy assistant principal.
Fellow students include the luscious Susan Welbourne, a cheerleader (who also likes Mrs Rogers' legs); Alex (who is Nokolai); Andy; the gay Donny is the class clown; Harold, a.k.a. Runt; Pete, a.k.a. the Ox, is a bully, a jock, and a senior who thinks he's still dating Sarah; and, Mike is Pete's buddy.
The Cover and Title
The cover is all blue tones with the perspective of a high school hallway lined with lockers on the left, illuminated by fluorescent light panels on the ceiling that are reflected on a linoleum floor, and a pair of black doors at the end. The author's name is in white and outlined in black at the very top. At the bottom, in small print is the series information in black with the title immediately below it in a gradation of blues dark to lighter.
The title is all about Rule, "The New Kid".
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January 25, 2021-free story found on the authors website. https://www.eileenwilks.com/the-new-kid/
"The group with the lowest status of all were homosexuals. This was true in the larger society and doubly so at Hillcrest High, where none of them dared admit what they were. This boggled Rule’s brain. If human men held the power in their world, and they were hell-bent on keeping rivals from impregnating their women, why didn’t they welcome men who were not sexual rivals?"
"pity was a corrosive weed that warmed its donor while strangling its object. you didn’t respect those you pitied."
"The group with the lowest status of all were homosexuals. This was true in the larger society and doubly so at Hillcrest High, where none of them dared admit what they were. This boggled Rule’s brain. If human men held the power in their world, and they were hell-bent on keeping rivals from impregnating their women, why didn’t they welcome men who were not sexual rivals?"
"pity was a corrosive weed that warmed its donor while strangling its object. you didn’t respect those you pitied."
November 4, 2016
sweet story of Rule, going to high school, to test his control, to learn to live in the human world... set up to be an Oddie - outcast... but cannot help himself from interfering with the bullies... helping on victim see himself as a cat agains an ox... and taking the focus when an unacknowledged homosexual is being picked on... though he doesn't punch, only tosses the bully, ultimately into a trash bin - saying he was taught Kung Fu... awwww
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January 8, 2019
Great short story of Rule when he was young, and first around humans after his first change! Great read!
*First read July 28th, 2014*
This was an awesome short story, of Rule a teenager, and how there's a bully in the school, and how eventually Rule puts him in the dumpster-and how the real leader, Sarah, lost power. Awesome short story and very funny!
*First read July 28th, 2014*
This was an awesome short story, of Rule a teenager, and how there's a bully in the school, and how eventually Rule puts him in the dumpster-and how the real leader, Sarah, lost power. Awesome short story and very funny!
November 1, 2015
I really liked this short story, it was really sweet. Wilks did a very good job showing how Rule's character and personality were still being developed, while already showing potential for major stubbornness! Though it comes before the first book chronologically, I recommend reading it after the first book. You will be able to better appreciate the story.
February 3, 2016
This is the story of Rule, the heir to be the next Rho, on his first day as a sophomore in high school. He’s trying to fit into the school hierarchy without letting his wolf out, but the school bully is making it hard for him.
Quick Thoughts: 1) This is very short story with just a few scenes that cover less than a week.
Fave Scene: 1) the cat and the ox.
Quick Thoughts: 1) This is very short story with just a few scenes that cover less than a week.
Fave Scene: 1) the cat and the ox.
September 13, 2013
Fast, short read. However, it was really cool to read about Rule trying to fit in with human society. Also, his interaction with Isen was great. Isen is one of the many characters that I adore.
Now, I'm curious about what happens to Runt and Donny later on.
Now, I'm curious about what happens to Runt and Donny later on.
October 17, 2013
I loved seeing Rule as a kid. As much as you would think he is different he wasn't, Rule was just starting to look out for the underdog and developing his sense of right or wrong. I thought that Rule made the right decision and loved how his Rho and father responded.
November 7, 2013
I loved it! Stepping back in time and seeing a young Rule take his first steps among humans in a high school setting no less. It was a well-written contained story with a strong plot and character development.
January 16, 2024
This was a fun(ny) story and also a good one, albeit a bit on the cheesy side. It fell a bit much on the classic interpretations of the tropes included (but who expects anything more about a book set in the 70s?
January 11, 2014
Cute short story. Reading all the novellas and re-reading books in the series
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