Tag: fantasy

  • I, Dracula: Part Two

    I, Dracula: Part Two

    By Jason Zapata I ruthlessly sought to end Wallachia’s state of unrest By enslaving the Boyars who could not escape guilt Traitors who labored until Poenari’s walls were rebuilt Because they dared to aid the Ottomans in their conquest Those slaves who survived were impaled on my behest On the shores of the Raul Roameni…

  • "Elements – Fire" By Cathrine Langwagen

    "Elements – Fire" By Cathrine Langwagen

    Cathrine Langwagen is a digital artist who specializes in fantasy and natural element themed works. A resident of Cardiff, Wales – her inspirations come from nature, myths, and fairy tales. In creating her art, Cathrine primarily uses a Wacom Tablet and Adobe Photoshop.

  • I, Dracula: Part One

    I, Dracula: Part One

    By: Jason Zapata By the Order of The Dragon I was knighted To defend Wallachia and faithfully support His holiness Pope Pius II’s crusade to thwart The Turks who left Constantinople blighted Crescent moons marked that land as benighted Many prayed for the fall of the Ottoman Court I never possessed a tongue for such…

  • The Art of Minna Sundberg

    The Art of Minna Sundberg

    Minna Sundberg is a Finnish Artist. She’s been creating art every day since she was a teenager. Minna didn’t start out with the goal of being a professional artist. With some goading from her teachers, Ms. Sundberg pursued an education in art. She attended the Aalto University School of Art and Design in Helsinki.

  • Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West By Gregory Maguire

    Wicked: The Life and Times of The Wicked Witch of the West By Gregory Maguire

    Gregory Maguire’s Wicked is a victory in revisionist fictional writing. The novel is based on the origins of the Wicked Witch of the West. The author takes his time in establishing his interpretation of OZ. In wonderful detail we are told of the different races such as the Munchkin Landers, Quadlings, and Arjiki. Maguire even…

  • Rydia and The Dancing Ghosts

    Rydia and The Dancing Ghosts

    By: Jason Zapata To watch the dancing ghosts promenade and pirouette Rydia enters the castle ruins bathed in moonlight Letting herself become lost in the shadowy minuet

  • Witch and Wizard By Gabrielle Charbonnet and James Patterson

    Witch and Wizard By Gabrielle Charbonnet and James Patterson

    James Patterson’s new novel, “Witch and Wizard” is intriguing to me conceptually. The story is based on two siblings named Whit and Wisty Allgood. Average teenagers living with their parents until the day their home is raided by the New Order. The brother and sister are accused of practicing magic by this oppressive new regime…

  • The Wendigo Possession

    The Wendigo Possession

    By: Jason Zapata Gruesome murders occurred in the winter of 1878 The Indian swift runner would be hung at dawn Guilty of cannibalism or being a wendigo’s pawn I wanted to hear the mans side before he met his fate