Tag Archives: fear

Creating the Horror Atmosphere

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You know, I never realized it wasn’t spelled ‘Cemetery’ until now.  All I remember is that this covered always freaked me out and was responsible for me not trusting a neighborhood cat for a week.  It looks creepy even though … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Enjoy the Scare?

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You know I tried to write a gory horror novella last year.  Well, I realized a few things when I was done and accepting that I suck at it.  Gore can only get you so far and tension/fear is a … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the Size of the Monster, But How You Use It!

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

More than likely, one of the first things that comes to mind when you think of a monster is something big.  Godzilla, King Kong, Frankenstein’s Monster, Cloverfield, and the list keeps going.  At the very least you start thinking about … Continue reading →

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Teaser Action Week: Stephen

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is the last of the excerpts and it is from the upcoming release LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE: THE COMPASS KEY.  Coming to Amazon Kindle in August!  More importantly this is the blog introduction of ‘Bob’.

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The Inevitable Maw

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

World on the edge Teetering toward ruin With humanity dancing on the rim All aware of what lies below Yet unable to pull away Have we done this dance before? In a different life and form? Push our world to … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Bedroom Shadows

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Chittering noises From the closet depths And under beds Disguised as wind Or settling wood The monsters wait Kept at bay By blankets And a tiny light Jutting from the wall Spindly legs Tap the shadow fringe Searching for a … Continue reading →

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Timoran Wrath: The Wise Wildman (Possible Spoilers)

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Timoran Wrath is a new character that appears in Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune.  Now, I’m not going to do any themes here that spoil his story.  In fact, there isn’t much I can say about him.  He … Continue reading →

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Fear of Life

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

No risk Every shaking step Along the narrow path Full of comfort Where you feel you survive Yet something dies The inner heat A desire to reach high Smothered As time marches on And not a chance is taken

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Fear of Death

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Our feared companion Always by our side Driving humanity to greatness We attempt to thwart him Extending our breath To keep his scythe at bay A constant chill When we imagine our legacy Worried what we leave behind Will we … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The darkest depths of the mind are my playgrounds I am omnipotent Spiders, heights, and death are my faithful minions I am everlasting Both strong and weak fall before me I am destructive My power will consume the cosmos I … Continue reading →

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