The night has come The barriers have thinned The Great Dying is here And so are They Amidst the cries of children Behind their masks Lurking amidst us Watching us Waiting to take us through the veil Souvenirs from the Hallow's Eve
When the Night has Fallen
When the night has fallen, I hear the chirp of the crickets, the rustle of leaves, the whistling wind, and the patter of feet. When the night has fallen, I feel the chill of the autumn air from the window, the folds of the sheets, and the frozen fear in my nerves. When the night … Continue reading When the Night has Fallen
The Dance
Off to the dance, off to the revelry I've left to dance the night away with them, Off to join the wild debauchees I was in bed, the night still as can be Then they came to the window, whisked me off Off to the dance, off to the revelry I went with … Continue reading The Dance
Carter Reviews: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Corruption, particularly of the soul, is an interesting concept. It has fascinated humanity for the longest time, and it has been explored in art and literature for almost as long. However, when these all came together, it resulted in a thought-provoking classic simply known as The Picture of Dorian Gray. For … Continue reading Carter Reviews: The Picture of Dorian Gray
Sketch: Clair De Lune Character
Behold, the human incarnation of Debussy's Clair De Lune. I shall call her... Claire De Lune
Song Sonnet 1
The voice never hath left me alone It always follows me throughout the night It hath sung in ev'ry note and tone And called my name from out of sight I bid thee join my nightly song Although ye flee from me in fear My hold of thou is far too strong For ye … Continue reading Song Sonnet 1
Lust Letter
You draw me like I've never been drawn before You evoke strange obsessions in my heart Though all I see in you I would abhor I harbor attractions that I must impart Your looks are good, but wholly unnatural You've been modified more times than I know You have not beauty, but looks so … Continue reading Lust Letter
Wolves
It just bothers me This can't be an accident These aren't mundane deaths There's no way they could be A predator is afoot You think you're a sleuth? You're not exactly Sherlock I doubt your theory These deaths weren't murders at all They were only killed by wolves You're right, it's just wolves … Continue reading Wolves
Carter’s Career Continues
Welcome to my archive of work in fiction, poetry, and more. If you've come from my old blog, thanks for continuing to follow me. If you're new to my work, and curious to see what I've written before now, you can visit my old blog at the following link https://youngfiction.wordpress.com/ I thank you most sincerely … Continue reading Carter’s Career Continues
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