Jason Zapata

Category: writing

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Two of the Necromancer of Bern Reginald was half dead when he limped into the city of Bern. The wounded knight had walked several miles in the brutal cold seeking shelter. Even for being so late at night, he was surprised to find the streets deserted. He could not explain why – but the…

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part One of The Necromancer of Bern It wouldn’t stop raining. For the past six days a steady downpour fell on the covered wagon Sir Reginald rode in. But the heavy canvas top was already soaked through. Cold rainwater dripped onto him – waking him when he occasionally managed to doze off. As it did…

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned – Prelude

    In 1170 AD,  four knights seeking the favor of King Henry II burst into Canterbury Cathedral. The Archbishop, Thomas Becket, was an opponent of the Constitutions of Clarendon. Henry’s policies aimed at weakening the independence of the clergy and Rome’s authority. Thomas refused to sign the documents. In defying the king – he sealed his…

  • The Emperor’s New Clothes

    By Jason Zapata Ignorant of his troubled kingdom and His subject’s woes Someone needs to tell the emperor to Put on some clothes

  • I, Dracula: Part Four

    I, Dracula: Part Four

    By Jason Zapata I resolved to acquire Mina and had Harker detained The letters he wrote to her were gradually mailed While my brides ensured his attempts to escape failed Thus the illusion of Harker’s well being was maintained As my passage aboard the Demeter was swiftly obtained Those sailors never knew what that journey…

  • Bright Blushes of Color

    By Jason Zapata The trees shed their leaves In bright blushes of color When your hand – still warm with summer Reaches out and claims my own

  • A Public Service Announcement

    A Public Service Announcement

    The recent tectonic activity that occurred on 8/24/11 has caused long dormant deposits of Solanum to be released. Solanum is the chemical agent responsible for the zombification process. These deposits were located near deep impact drilling sites throughout Pennsylvania. Already partially uncovered – the earthquakes along the Atlantic Seaboard released massive amounts of Solanum into…

  • Dance For Me

    By Jason Zapata From the refuge of a lonely rooftop I watch paupers and princes fight Their battles fill the streets below There’s no reason to get involved In the class warfare being waged So with a half blind, mute charm I walk self consciously amongst them Embraced as the King of Fools