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Monster City

Metropolis up high On a monster’s flattened skull Kept above the clouds As the giant plods along   People walking slowly As their world sways every day No cars or buses to be found For fear they will roll off … Continue reading

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The Phiocrytes

They live in fear In the jungles of Serdune Thriving on the floor Among the moldy leaves Always with their tall eye Scanning the limbs above Thousands thrive United for survival Against the one they hate The ones who fed … Continue reading

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Monster Origins: Orc

When I started writing fantasy, I had the Orcs be their usually ugly, angry, raiding selves because that’s how I was raised to see them.  I never really considered that they could have depth until I outlined one specific story … Continue reading

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Monster Origin: Vampire

I’m doing this post now for various reasons.  One is that I’m tired of hunting for vampire pictures and sifting through pages upon pages of Twilight photos.  I’ve had it.  The other is that it shouldn’t take long because most … Continue reading

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Monster Origin: Elves (Sorry, Mr. Tolkien)

We all know the standard fantasy elf.   Tall, noble, blonde, fantastic archers, blah blah blah blah.  This was made famous by Lord of the Rings and it has been a tradition in fantasy books that use elves.  They always hate … Continue reading

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I Remember When (A Monstrous Satire/Comedy)

My final writing course in college was on ‘Horror’ because the genre of the course changed every semester.  I was just thankful it wasn’t Romance.  Still, I didn’t have a good grasp of horror even with a Stephen King How-To … Continue reading

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Lonely Lyrox

A whimpering From beneath our feet Nearly audible Amidst the city static A sign that something lives In the subway depths   A portly form With matted scales And tufts of knotted fur Waddling in the gloom Widest feet Stepping … Continue reading

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