After The Battle

 The priest stood looking out over the valley where so much blood had been shed but it was necessary. So many lives lost but once again necessary. Maybe now the rest of humanity would have a chance to live the life they were meant to have.

The Last Walk

"Mary for God's sake quit carrying that dreadful thing around with you ! The townspeople are beginning to talk."

"What do I care mother?" She walked beside the older version of herself. She was her mothers only child.

"It will cause trouble, not mention the fact that we won't be able to procure you a husband. Now get rid of the damn thing or I will!" Her mother Catherine was done being patient. She was done being polite. She was done allowing her daughter to grieve over a man beneath her station.

"I will not marry. When Ichabod died I died with him."

"So be it."

Her mother left Mary on the side of the hill to ponder her last words.

Fading Glory

She rushed to his side. Jack was more faded then usual but at least he was here, she could see him.

"Myriam, I can't stay long."

"It is enough to see you my love."

He couldn't bring himself to tell her the truth. She had dressed up just for this occasion. She looked so pretty. How he longed to touch her, to feel her body pressed next to his. How he long to talk late into the night. But it was not meant to be.

"I have so much to tell you. I dont know where to start."

His ethereal body grew more transparent. Each moment holes appeared.

"No, you can't go yet. I cant wait another ten years to see you my love. Please, don't go."
She broke down in front of his tombstone crying.

"We'll be together sooner than you think."

But in her despair she never heard the words he whispered to her.

Best Halloween Custom Ever

"Oh, cool costume. Can we take your picture?" asked the gaggle of kids just in front of her.

"Sure." Joroni just smiled at these stupid peasants called humans. They thought she was wearing a Halloween costume. Stupid fools. The Orcs were invading their planet and they had no idea what was going on.

"We love playing World Of Warcraft too."

She just smiled. The warriors behind her were anxious. They didn't have time for this nonsense but they remained silent and vigilant by her side. She was captain of the guard for a reason and no brave would lift their sword against her. Too many had tried and died.

"For the Horde," they shouted and moved on down the street to trick or treat at another house.

She just smiled. This wasn't a game and they'd come to learn that soon enough.

Sacred Circle

She wept in the middle of the sacred circle. She had done everything she was supposed to do, so why in the hell hadn't it worked? Her spell book laid in scattered scraps across the great room floor of the old mansion. The candles now barely emitting a glow. But Robert was still nowhere to be found. The house was still in ruins. Once more she found herself not only naked and riddled with shame but alone.

 Alone.

How would she find him now? How could she possible get back to him? Back to her own time? She wanted to scream. She wanted to rip the wood from its walls. She wanted to curl up and die because without Robert she was dead anyways. And the one thing she thought would never fail her had, her magic was gone.

Genre Summit

Day 1

Steven L. Sears - Marketing Yourself and Writing in the TV World
Harald Zwart - Clawing your way to the top with one of Hollywood’s most sought out directors
Charles Barsamian - In the Trenches – how to ‘package’ your film to give it the best chance of being financed and distributed
Mike Wellman - Comic Book Writing & Publishing 101
Bianca Goodloe - All Your Questions About Entertainment Law
Victor Miller - Crafting a Horrific Cult Classic – Discover secrets from the creator of one of the biggest horror franchises of all time.

This has absolutely been a great resource as a writer. Yes, it focused on horror but really the advice they gave could be used for any genre you are involved in. It most definitely gave me a different perspective to look at my writing from. As writers we are always Inside of our own head but this conference help you to SEE on a visual level how far you can/could take your story.

I can't wait for the rest of this conference.

Come

"Come to me my child. There is no more room to hide."

She felt herself being pulled forwards. She dug her heels into the earth but it did no good.

"There is no use in fighting it. None of us can escape what waits for us on the other side. "

Papa's Prey

Title: Papa's Prey
Author: Zoe Blake
Publisher: Self Published
Genre: Historical Erotic Romance
Rating: 4****

Book description:
She was his. His Property. His Possession…His.

Trapped in a world of dark decadence, the innocent Corinne is now bound to obey her new husband’s every depraved desire. She is his little doll, to be played with and punished as he pleases. Every night she is brought to his chamber after being dressed by her nanny at his command. Each night is different. Will she be a baby doll? A kitten? Something more sinful?

She is his little captured bird. Will she fly away and escape or learn to love her gilded cage?

Warning. This is a dark daddy dom historical romance. There are no cuddles or caresses in this hero’s castle. If the heroine’s cry in the night will shock and disturb you, then please do not purchase this book

My Thoughts:
Corinne an orphan, taken in by the monastery until she is of marrying age. Lucian a lord of his manor and used to getting what he wants when he wants it. His sights are on Corinne. Corinne like a helpless bird caught in his cage but is she really? Or does the hunter become the one caught in a cage of his own making? Corinne is an innocent child and Lucian the experienced husband becomes so much more in this decadent but thrilling naughty tale. Who will teach who? Delve into the pages of Zoes story if you dare to find out.

Rounded Up

We were being rounded up like cattle but i was damned if I was going to go without a fight. No way. If they wanted me they were going to have to come and take me. I held my sword high but that didn't frighten my pursuer.

It was like something out of your worst nightmares. It kept coming and I was running out of ground.

Out of the mist she appeared.

 She lined her weapon up at it. Where in the hell had she come from? I was stunned. She had just saved my life.

"If you want to live come with me."

On The Edge

She danced at the edge of the cliff. The ever watchful eyes of the crows kept careful watch. It amused her how he thought his minions could keep her from harm. After all what could a flock of birds do? Nothing. She looked out over the edge into nothingness but gloom and doom. Was that all her life would amount to? Is that what she was destined for in loving him? Would it be enough? Could it ever be enough?

She inched closer. All it would take would be a few mere steps and it would be all over. She would be free. And yet her heart whispered,"Is that truly what you want? Or do you want a love that will last through the ages?" Slowly she backed away from the edge.

Late Night Drink

She pulled the knife from her chest and smiled. “Was that suppose to hurt?”

"I don't understand. You should...you should be....dead."

"Honey, you can't kill the dead. We're already dead." Her laughter filled the small confines of the room. She walked closer to Sophia.

"But you look so....alive."

"I was once but now I will live forever."

"What do you want....with me?" the tremble from her voice traveled all the way through her body vibrating it as she tried to back away even further from this woman, this creature.

"You're standing in the way of what I want."

"What are you talking about?"

"Robert."

"What are you going to do to me?"

"I'm going to show you how I look so alive." Her fangs sunk deep into the side of her neck. Sophia's futile attempts didn't dislodge her attacker. Samara drank her fill.   

I Am A Monster

"Face the front Frank."

The click of the camera went off. Once more he found himself in jail because of a damn human. When would the little weasels learn to leave him the fuck alone?

He did his best to stay away from trouble but it seemed to find him no matter what he did. This time he was coming away with a few minor bruises as for the human it would be awhile, he had two broken legs.

The man was just lucky Lurch had been there and pulled me off otherwise I'd be in jail for murder. After all I can be what they say I am, a Monster.

Pirates Of The Caribbean

Dead Men Tell No Tales

Spoiler Alerts Ahead

1*

I am glad I rented this on pay preview and didnt waste twenty buying it in stores. I love Johnny Depp but this movie shouldnt have been made. It sucked.

The only loose ends they tied up was how Jack became captain of The Black Pearl. And they bring Will home although if the very last scene is any indication this isnt the end of Will's story and Davey Jones Locker.

I didnt like that they bought in a daughter for Barbosa with no real reason behind it. And no woman of that age would have ever been able to learn astronomy self taught or otherwise. And this vendetta between Jack and the Spanish Captain was lame.

One of the best parts of the movie was Barbosa who saves his daughter but dies in the process. I was actually sad to see his role end in this movie series but I have a theory about that too.I hope he comes back as one of Davey Jones men.

The only other part I truly liked was them bringing Will home but then Orlando Bloom is eye candy either way you go but a bit of age looks good on him.

I bet not many stuck around to go all the way through the credits to see the secret scene of how Pirates will have another movie concentrating on Will. And if you pay close attention to it you see it wasnt just a nightmare that he had. There was water on the floor along with body parts.

Now if Disney does one on Will I will watch it but otherwise I am done with it.

Unhinged

Title: Unhinged
Author: Natasha Knight
Publisher: Self Published
Genre: Erotic Romance
Rating: 5*****

Book Description:
Eve

Two years ago, I made a deal with the devil. That night, I lost everything. That night, I thought he died.

But he’s back. Risen, like Lazarus, from the dead. And he’s dark. Darker than he was before. More dangerous. Unhinged. A scarred, tattooed savage.

The way he looks at me should terrify me, but I’m drawn to him, to his intensity. Consumed by it. By him. Even though I know if I’m not careful, his obsession will destroy me.

Zach

I should have died that night two years ago. My mistake cost my men their lives. It should have cost me mine. But I survived. And the day I learned she did too, I made it my mission to find her.

I sought her out. Tracked her. Shadowed her every move. I’ve been inside her home. Eaten her food. Drank her liquor.

I’ve stood beside her bed and watched her sleep.

She has so many secrets, and I know one of them. It’s the one where our pasts collided. The one that destroyed me.

And it’s the reason I’ve come for her.

I never intended to touch her, but I did. And now that I’ve had a taste, I want more. I want her. But that won’t change why I’m here. It won’t change why I came for her.

My Thoughts:
This book will grip your mind, heart and your soul before it is all said and done with. There were times that I had to put this book down, give myself a bit of a breather because I was so wrapped up in this tale between Zach and Eve. At times it shook me because Zach is a warrior, he is part of the military force and I could picture the men in my family who have served in similar situations.

To have all that you love ripped away from you is heart breaking. To be given back that hope and have someone threaten its existence is terrifying situation to be in which Zach and Eve both find themselves plunged into. Darkness swallowed them whole last time will fate allow it again? Or will Zach save the day? Will Eve find redemption and what she longs for most? Or will you the reader become Unhinged like the characters in this book trying to find out?

Are you brave enough to try? Are you brave enough to take a chance and read to find out?

Stay Away From Monsters

 

"Stay away from monsters they say. But who are the real monsters?"

I waited patiently for Thaddeus to come. I had his favorite color balloon. He always seemed to know when I was near. He never made me wait long. He'd come and we'd sit in the waters edge for hours. I had a feeling he was just as lonely as I was. 

Thaddeus was almost as big as the ocean itself, or at least to a kid of eight that's how it felt. People were terrified of him but there was no reason to be. he has always made me feel safe, especially when I was scared that the ocean was going to carry me away forever from the ones I loved. I love the sea but will no longer play in its waters.

We watched the wind and surf play together while we sat and just enjoyed the day.

Disclaimer

Ladies Im glad you're interested in reading the books I have but while this book doesnt give a disclaimer, Unhinged is a Dark romance, there is non consent, S/M involved and violence. I havent been reading the fuzzy, fluffy romance so be sure you are ok with this type of story before you go all in.

They Shouldn't Have

It stood there in the flesh.

"Oh my god! It isn't just a rumor. It exist."

"We have a problem," replied Sherry as the group stood there in the abandoned house looking at it.

"It needs to kill someone or else we're all dead."

"What the hell are you talking about? I have never heard of that," said Tom.

"So, who are we going to kill?" asked Trina.

They all just turned and looked at her. Stunned that little miss sunshine had no qualms about knocking someone off.

"It's not like we can be put in jail for it. He's doing it." She pointed her finger at the creature in the corner they had conjured just moments ago.

"That doesn't make it right," said Hailey.

"This is Halloween. The perfect time to get away with anything." Trina just smiled.

Just Out Of Reach

Desperate she finally broke the surface. She could feel herself reaching out, trying to grasp the hand that was offered her but all she felt was the passing wisps of promises. Their fingers barely touching but not enough to haul her to the surface. Not enough to safe her life.