Tag Archives: darkness

Tales from College: No! Not Perkins!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Whenever I’m hungry late at night, I remember this event. In freshman year of college, we had a few places we went to for emergency meals.  One of them was Perkins, which was open late and in walking distance of … Continue reading →

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Trapped Under the Dying Stars

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Eyes flutter open To see a starry sky I stare upon their beauty Oblivious To the shadows all around Faded trees Of a desiccated forest Formerly familiar Now a phantom of the past My heart clenches When I see a … Continue reading →

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Women of Windemere: Trinity Poems

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I Am Trinity I will soil my soul To save them all Call me a monster Despise my name I do not care For I am a Queen With an iron will I have sworn Upon every brow That I … Continue reading →

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Did That Monster Come Out of You?

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Authors talk a lot about their heroes and how they came about.  You don’t hear as much about the villains until after that villain becomes popular.  Even then, there are many antagonists that don’t fall into the full evil category.  … Continue reading →

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L.o.W.-Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Part 1

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Deep within the bowels of the Caster Swamp, a cave pulses with putrid, green light. The area around the cave reeks of death with silenced frogs floating belly-up in the bubbling water. Blackened willows twist in unnatural shapes to shield … Continue reading →

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The Need for Calming Things

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I sit and await the storm Inevitable and dark Born of secrets Fueled by rage Aimed at weakness That is recently exposed I search for calm A form to earn my focus To still the fear and fury That scramble … Continue reading →

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Date with Darkness

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today I spent into the darkness The light walking by my side I will give life to the sinister And forge the evil souls My heroes need their villains To make their quest complete Today I stand in darkness And … Continue reading →

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The Battered Marionette

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Multiple puppetmasters Each yanking on a string Ignoring the yelling From the bleeding puppet One says up One says down Another tries for round and round The puppet cries For release and hope Smacked on the floor To silence his … Continue reading →

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Brewing Idea

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

I enjoy writing fantasy and science-fiction and have very little intention of wandering out of my little world to explore.  It’s safe and under my control.  So, I find it strange that I have this urge to write a novella/short … Continue reading →

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Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Part 1

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

A shrill bell echoes through the darkness that covers the riverside town of Rodillen. Very few people walk the empty streets while eerie noises drift through the murky air. A dull wind snakes its way among the buildings, carrying a … Continue reading →

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