1906, Louisa County, Virginia I was there when the things came up out of her. The girl—Maddie and ‘em’s youngest named Heddy—choked and gagged them right out of herself, retching long and loud. Beetles and bugs and even a small black garter snake wriggled its...
George Town, 1800 It is with a trembling hand that I write this. Given the color of my skin and the simple life that I have led and tried to create for myself so far, many would be surprised that I could write this at all. A breeze from the open window overlooking the...
Fallen among the stars The light comes and I Raise myself to it in welcome A supplicant My voice no longer my own. I hear the howls of the Things-That-Are Their maws snap and lunge Vicious in anticipation Looming near. He steps forward, weapon drawn I hold out my hand...
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