This April, for a writing
challenge I have continued my work-in-progress (WIP) revamped during National
Novel Writing Month last November. It’s been a joy spinning the romantic yarn
and exploring the plague upon poor young Arick. He and Lita, I’ve decided, are
going to make a formidable team against supernatural forces of evil. For a
change, my tale is spooling toward novel length.
Today I realized how and why
a man from each generation of Arick’s family suffered his burden, saving
innocents from accidents and murder. Their bloodline can be traced back to the
evil and cruel Delphine LaLaurie from New
Orleans in the early 1800s. The society woman’s
heinous crimes were familiar to me thanks to “American Horror Story: Coven”
several years ago. In my tale, her monstrous spirit lives on even as her
descendents pay for her crimes following a Voodoo curse.
Reading some details on the
Mental Floss website proved more hair-raising than fiction. Seven other
atrocious tales round out the article. In case you share my morbid fascination, you
can find it here.
Do you like horror
movies/shows?
I'm watching Supernatural on Netflix right now and it scared me to pieces. Why am I watching it? I ask myself all the time.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and week, Darla. ♥
I have to say, that's pretty funny. Be well, my dear!
DeleteNo, I don't like horror movies or shows.
ReplyDeleteGlad to note that the story has grown into novel length ...
Good luck, Darla.
Thank you! You're very kind.
DeleteDespite having acted in 2 indie horror films, I am not a fan. Although I did like the tv show Grimm. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you acted in two different ones. That's so cool. I've never seen Grimm. Now I'm intrigued. Be well!
DeleteI loved Grimm, maybe partly because it was filmed here in Oregon. I just thought it was well done.
DeleteInteresting! I can see that.
Deletesometimes, yes I watch horror movies...
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts
Thanks for weighing in.
DeleteHave a great day
DeleteI have to be in the mood for them, but I don't mind seeing some folks get what is due, at least in the movies.
ReplyDeleteOoh. Interesting.
DeleteHorror or directive stories grow a sort of fearful eagerness in reader. Yet some thrill is there.Nicely penned.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate your input.
DeleteI think I'll skip the article. I'm rather squeamish.
ReplyDeleteThat never fails to surprise me, considering your brave endeavors. ~nods~ Be well, my dear.
DeleteYou know I have never liked horror movies but yet I love Supernatural which has a horror aspect to it. But the difference is Supernatural is make believe, most horror movies can actually happen and take place. Course, I do believe in the supernatural part of life also.....yep, could not give you a straight answer cause I am always all over the place.!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like how your mind works, even though I know fibro can be a burden to clear thoughts. ~hugs~ Be well!
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