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A Little More to the Left

Torturer– “I’ll get you to talk.” Prisoner– “Never!” T- “Your lips will flap when I start using these.” P- “Don’t make me . . . They meeting at the docks tomorrow night at 9.” T- “You won’t be laughing for … Continue reading

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Why Can Some Heroes Get Away With Torture?

It does seem to be a double-standard.  Villains torture people and they are rightfully hated by the audience.  Heroes do it to bad guys and most people shrug it off.  Touches on how humans can be okay with questionable actions … Continue reading

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Torture in Fiction (Sensitive Topic)

I’m sure most people can think of a story where the heroes are captured and about to be tortured.  Sometimes they don’t escape in time, so pain gets inflicted.  I did that several times in my two series.  Didn’t even … Continue reading

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Poetry Month: Ritual of the Lost Lamb #fantasy #adventure

On the cusp of destiny Evil strikes And draws blood Flowing in buckets From a single hero Who cries And screams Suffering agony That ripples through his mind Shredding his spirit As desperate champions Rush To salvage the remains Snag … Continue reading

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7 Ways to Hurt a Hero: Don’t Read If You’re a Hero. Thanks.

Don’t let the picture fool you.  We aren’t talking exclusively about physical pain and torment.  That’s fairly easy and people have their own preferences.  Some villains go for the bones while others focus on the skin.  I went to Evil … Continue reading

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When the Villains Are Acting Like Villains

Well, this has been a rough week since the previous posts were about spoilers and a series have a book of darkness.  Why not end it on the same note?  After all, a big reason I’m anxious is because there … Continue reading

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