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The Band Played On

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Through pain and dust The band played on Unknowing of the future The band played on Unable to change the past The band played on Tears upon their eyes The band played on With a sorrowful song The band played … Continue reading →

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Are Samurai Allowed?

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure I’ll anger some people with this post or within the comments.  This is a debate that has gone back to my college days and I’m still confused on it. Traditionally, fantasy is set in a European style setting.  … Continue reading →

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Don’t You Hate It

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A night’s sleep Leading to a groggy morning A delicious meal Turning on you as the sun sinks A chronic cough That is immune to every med Don’t you hate it When you’re destined for fatigue?         … Continue reading →

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The Phantom Feeling

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

For the Angst and Longing prompt at the Community Storyboard. Our moistened lips touch And I am jolted awake To a bed of crumpled blankets Only made by me My companion the alarm Which I curse at as I hit … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Apples and Editing

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Guess this will be short because my goals are staying the same for the most part.  Today I head out with the family to take the toddler apple picking.  It’s his first time, so this should be a lot of … Continue reading →

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Brewing Idea: Lions of Trune

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I came up with an idea that has been rattling around my head.  I’m still not sure exactly where to go with this, but here is what I have. A group of friends (4 boys and 1 girl) live in … Continue reading →

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Test Scene: Clyde’s Monster

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Wrote this off what came into my head yesterday.  Glad to get feedback even though context might be a problem.) Bathed in the red energy of his Lord’s Rage, Clyde’s punch hits Alan Stryker in the jaw with enough force … Continue reading →

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Exclamation to Make One’s Point!!!!!!!

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I need to make my point! And logic will not work!! On the screen I need to yell!!! CAPS LOCK NOT ENOUGH!!!! My insulted rage must be viewed!!!!! For the world to see!!!!!! Forget using words of thought!!!!!!! I need … Continue reading →

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To Challenge a Monster

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I did a lot of thinking while stuck in bed.  Eventually, my thoughts went to my books and I started pondering Clyde again.  For those new to here, Clyde is a powerful vampire and will be the main ‘hero’ of … Continue reading →

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The Shire’s on Fire DDR Mix by Greg (And Kind of Me)

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Way back in 2002, I wrote a funny ‘song’ called ‘The Shire’s On Fire’.  My friend Greg and I have odd conversations that lead to bizarre stuff.  This was one and I sent the ‘song’ to him.  I lost my … Continue reading →

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