Night Terrors

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

 

The Wolfman (2010) Poster

The Wolfman (2010) Poster

With gnashing teeth
And jagged nails
These creatures lurk beneath
Feasting on forgotten snails
Until the hallowed night

They wait until the sun is gone
Before rising to the surface
And bring about the darkest dawn
Pushing their sole purpose
To forge a realm of fright

Trees are shredded to their roots
By sharpest fangs and claws
Shadows hide horrific brutes
With gaping, gulping maws
Vast enough to devour light

Screams quickly fill the air
When they find a way inside
Seeking flesh to tear
There is no place to hide
From the hungry shadow blight

A towering form joins the fray
Their master has arisen
For this return they pray
His release from arcane prison
World’s end is now in sight

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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21 Responses to Night Terrors

  1. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life.'s avatar Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. says:
    October 23, 2014 at 1:09 pm

    Well the light is staying on for me tonight…. great atmosphere…

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  2. Elaine Jeremiah's avatar Elaine Jeremiah says:
    October 23, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    Great poem Charles! Well done! 🙂

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  3. Chris The Story Reading Ape's avatar The Story Reading Ape says:
    October 23, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I’ll have to have my naughty chimps stand guard at night now Charles, but I’d better not tell them why or they’ll all hide under my bed 😀

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  4. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    October 23, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    Thought I would grab a nap. NO WAY NOW!

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  5. chrismcmullen's avatar chrismcmullen says:
    October 23, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    That face kind of looks like a moon among the clouds.

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  6. Nicholas C. Rossis's avatar Nicholas C. Rossis says:
    October 24, 2014 at 5:46 am

    Damn! Powerful, spooky stuff! Perfect for Halloween! 🙂

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  7. alibaliwalker's avatar Ali Isaac says:
    October 24, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    ooooh… very creepy and powerful! Really cool image too, can’t stop looking at it!

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  9. Ellespeth's avatar Ellespeth says:
    October 29, 2014 at 1:47 am

    ! Oh my gawd! Good, though. Nicely rhymed…
    Ellespeth

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