Jason Zapata

Tag: horror

  • 14 Years: The Chronicles of Sir Reginald the Damned

    Part Four of The Necromancer of Bern The sun shined through a stand of evergreens on the outskirts of Bern. It was welcome relief from the endless rain and snow of the previous days. Cloudless blue skies stretched overhead. Bird song could be heard from adjacent trees near Sir Reginald. The knight camped at the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • House of Leaves By Mark Z. Danielewski

    House of Leaves By Mark Z. Danielewski

    House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski is jarringly unconventional and instills a deep sense of dread within its readers. Through the use of elaborate text arrangement, numerous footnotes, reference of non-existent books, and multiple narrators – Danielewski creates a dark and disorientating tale.