In case it isn’t apparent, I consider myself a fairly good writer. Perhaps I’m not author quality, but one day I thought, “What the heck? Let’s give it a shot.” So one summer I sat down to write this novel that I named Demonborne. Unfortunately I didn’t get but half way through. Plenty of creativity [...]
“Are you feeling well, Brother?� the nun asked. Duncan lifted his head and met her gaze. Her eyes reflected deep concern for the troubled monk. “No, Sister,� he said in a raspy voice. She stayed for a moment, looking down with mixed pity and worry. Duncan resumed his position, sitting on the side of his [...]
Duncan trembled as the moonlight revealed the object of his worst fears. The creature stood in the clearing only feet from him, stepping slowly forward. A low growl emanated from deep within its shadowy form, menacing and fierce. Crimson eyes stared out of its horrid visage. Frantically, Duncan turned and tried to run. His feet [...]
Duncan idly chewed on a biscuit. The bland flavor seemed of no consequence. He sipped some water from his glass, washing away the ashen taste. Without a word, he accepted the bread basket from the monk sitting next to him and passed it on. Duncan simply couldn’t bring himself to be very hungry. The rest [...]
The mid-morning light shone in through the dining hall windows as Duncan went about his chores. If anything, the day was as cheerless as the one before. Rain continued to drizzle down outside, making for dreary work. Duncan idly swept the accumulated breakfast crumbs out the door, paying little heed to the task. It was [...]