Tag: gothic
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14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned
Part Three of The Necromancer of Bern Deep lines gouged into the Saracen’s face tell Sir Reginald that his enemy has seen many battles. Further confirmation comes in the form of his foes scimitar strikes. It’s all Reginald can do to intercept the blows with his battered shield. A cold certainty fills the pit of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The Art of Abigail Larson
Abigail Larson loves all things gothic and spooky. Literary influences such as Edgar Allan Poe and Lewis Carroll are the inspirations behind many of her works. Abigail’s art instills a viewer with a sense of dreariness and longing that fits the theme she’s chosen. Her early work consisted of ink drawings and watercolor paintings, but…
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The Child Thief By Brom
The Child Thief is Brom’s third major publication and first full length novel. I was excited to hear about his dark retelling of the classic Peter Pan Myth. When I got my hands on the novel itself, I was very surprised. This wasn’t an illustrated story like his previous works The Devil’s Rose or The…