“I desire, therefore I exist.” -Angela Carter, “The Infernal Desire Machines of Doctor Hoffman.” *** It was agreed: Leona would stay with the Beast for 12 days, and then decide whether or not to marry him. Rupin and Leona’s father brokered the deal during Rupin’s Christmas banquet, at his castle in the countryside. Rupin seemed … Read more
It had been 8 mouths since I had last seen Lewis, 8 mouths since I had felt his body ageist my own. It had been the longest gap we had ever had apart. Even though we had been on and off for the past year after our failed relationship. But now here I was in … Read more
Hmkay…let’s see… Once upon a time there was a cute goth girl who believed in vampyres. A lot of her friends believed in vampyres, or at least liked to dress up like vampyres, but this girl BELIEVED in them. The way little kids BELIEVE in Santa. And she knew, deep in the cockles of her … Read more
I walked down the street, my heels clicking on the pavement as I head toward the collage. I knew people were looking at me, they always did. I was different, but I liked it that way. My hair midnight black with blood red streaks, my olive green eyes bright outlined by thick black eyeliner flicked … Read more
“’Dracula’s Daughter’ would require half a dozen languages to adequately express its beastliness. I consider it absolutely unfit for exhibition.” -British film censor, 1936 *** They reached Borgo Pass well before sundown, but the coach driver would go no further. “I shouldn’t even have taken you this far,” he said. This was a black, rocky … Read more
“Though he had seen many specters and been more than once beset by Satan, he would have passed a pleasant life in spite of the devil and all his works if his path had not crossed a being that causes more perplexity than ghosts, goblins, and the whole race of witches: a woman.” -Washington Irving, … Read more
There was a very important company gala coming up, a formal black tie event; my father needed a plus one. My mother has been away for the past three months taking care of my grandmother across the country. I was the last person he wanted to take to the event, and the gala was the … Read more
“Every fairy tale has a bloody lining.” -Alice Hoffman *** “Mirror, mirror, on the wall…” “What’s that, mother?” The Queen turned away from the glass. Her stepdaughter sat at the tower window, embroidery in her lap, looking puzzled. “Just something I used to say when I was a little girl,” said the Queen. “A rhyming … Read more
Love the way you hate. He looked over to where I was lying on his bed, curled up to his duvet, wearing just my thong and his slipknot t-shirt. He leaned on a bookcase only a little way away, he wore his black skinny jeans his chest bare showing off his flat stomach and strong … Read more
Ok, I have never wrote before, all constructive criticism is very welcome just don’t ass rape me with it. I chose Werewolves because of the sheer carnal passion I associate with the myth. This is just the opening and first chapter. If I get positive feed back on it I will keep writing. Thanks everyone … Read more
Ugh, cheer practices. “Okay, ladies, you’re free to go.” Finally. I got up from push-up mode, and head to the showers. I’d had enough of push-ups for a long time. I make my way to one of the showers, and strip myself of my sweaty, disgusting clothes. “I’m so glad it’s Friday,” says someone in … Read more
The Wild One Like most college guys, I was constantly horny, and my sex drive was enormous. College girls were fair game, especially at the fraternity house, but I was on the lookout when I visited home as well. Back in my old hometown was the usual group of guys who had sort of bombed … Read more
Man…. Man, man, man, man, MAN…… Things just feel so FUNKY right now. Samantha’s been in our bed all day so far. She seems to have started coughing, ever since everyone’s gotten up this morning. She seemed perfectly fine, when all of us went to bed last night. Being trapped dead center, between all of … Read more
Her skin was pale white, almost to the point of glowing. She was hitchhiking, with her thumb stuck out like a well-lit signpost. Her left arm cradling a small bundle very gently but protectively. I noticed her because her skin contrasted against the dark night sky. Almost as if luring me to pull over, like … Read more
True story of a day that will live on as a good example of taking chances. The day started like any other work day. I slept nude most of the time, so I slipped on my navy blue shorts with silver strides on the sides and made some breakfast. Watched alittle tv after, then I … Read more
A frightful storm was blowing that night. Fierce winds roaring out of the North brought sheets of rain falling from the depths of a pitch-black sky. Intermittent flashes of lightning fractured the night, revealing a strobe-light view of my room in monochrome stills. I hated being alone on a night like that. My boyfriend, Carlos, … Read more
Angelina ran with all her might after landing on ground. It was 3:30 am. The sun will be up by 5, and she have to reach her home as fast as she can. She looked at Michelle. She had wanted this girl ever since she had seen her peeping on Abilene. The smell of her … Read more
When I first met her, I didn’t exactly know she was a goth girl. Sure, she almost always wore black, but so do I. She had these serious tall black boots she always wore. She was a fairly tall Chinese girl with long straight black hair and exotic eyes. She loved riding her motorcycle. She … Read more
It’s dark, I can’t see anything. My eyes are covered with something. I start to panic. I can’t move my arms or leg. They’re tied to the bed I lying on. I feel a cool breeze on my body. My mind panics! I’m naked! What’s happening? What’s going on? I ask myself. I struggle to … Read more
