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The Red Moon Rave

A supernatural horror thriller set in an urban fantasy landscape (5 min read)

May 8 •

Eric Montgomery

Tomes of Transcendence

Delve into a poem world where forbidden knowledge and mystical secrets beckon the brave, at the peril of their very souls...

Apr 30 •

Eric Montgomery

Haste's Harvest

A stirring reflection on life's relentless pace, urging us to race against the relentless tick-tock of deadlines and the ceaseless march of minutes...

Apr 29 •

Eric Montgomery

Under a rainy sky, colors blend and fade in a delicate waltz, capturing a moment as fleeting as it is vivid.

Apr 25 •

Eric Montgomery

Palpable Reverberations

Explore the ethereal dance of shadows and whispers in this haunting blend of nonet and haiku, where every word echoes the unseen.

Apr 23 •

Eric Montgomery

Most Popular

Gulls of Glory: The Fried Quest

Feb 18 • Eric Montgomery

The Unplugged Poet

Apr 14 • Eric Montgomery

Beneath the Cherry Veil

Mar 29 • Eric Montgomery

Apr 1 • Eric Montgomery

Horror

The Red Moon Rave

A supernatural horror thriller set in an urban fantasy landscape (5 min read)

May 8 •

Eric Montgomery

Reverberations: Between Screen and Soul

Picture a city, buzzing with non-stop announcements, a mirror to our own reality where silence is a rare find...

Apr 9 •

Eric Montgomery

Beneath the Cherry Veil

A Dual Villanelle Journey Through the Allure and Peril Hidden in Temptation's Sweet Embrace.

Mar 29 •

Eric Montgomery

Poetry

Tomes of Transcendence

Delve into a poem world where forbidden knowledge and mystical secrets beckon the brave, at the peril of their very souls...

Apr 30 •

Eric Montgomery

Haste's Harvest

A stirring reflection on life's relentless pace, urging us to race against the relentless tick-tock of deadlines and the ceaseless march of minutes...

Apr 29 •

Eric Montgomery

Under a rainy sky, colors blend and fade in a delicate waltz, capturing a moment as fleeting as it is vivid.

Apr 25 •

Eric Montgomery

Short Story

Mirth and Menace

Mirth and Menace

Mirth and Menace features poetry and short stories that heal and haunt. Turning the pen into a portal beyond the ordinary. To receive new posts directly to your inbox, subscribe today!

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