Roast Beast My uncle threw the best Christmas dinners. He lived way up in the mountains, and when you arrived, you could always smell the roast cooking. It was never turkey, but no one complained because it tasted so good. When I was 11 we arrived early, and there was no roast. My father sternlyContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 15”
Category Archives: Post
Autumnborn Teaser
It was cold for September. The kind of evening where your breath hung in the air, signaling the end of summer and the fast approach of the coming frost. The bright leaves had already begun falling from the trees, and the local festivities were about to begin. For Greenvale, it was a special time ofContinue reading “Autumnborn Teaser”
Advent of Evil – Day 14
In Sync Matching PJs for the family. Singing songs to bring us cheer. Shared stories, shared memories. Letting go of all the divides, embracing togetherness. Feeling the knitting of spirit… and flesh. We are one. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early access to chapters, unlock exclusive horrors, and step deeper into theContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 14”
Advent of Evil – Day 13
2AM Thoughts The second wraith shifts and shudders Reflecting the faces I recognize but do not know. Where could I be now? Who could I be with? Why am I alone? It knows all, but it’s too late – the present is here now. Sadly, in another hour, solitude would seem like a dream. IContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 13”
Advent of Evil – Day 12
Locally Sourced It isn’t really Christmas without a proper pudding. Something sweet to end the meal. But no one seems to know how to make a Christmas cake, It takes commitment. Plenty to go around in the cities, I reckon. They don’t call it mincemeat for nothing. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to getContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 12”
Advent of Evil – Day 11
Good Will Acts of charity are appreciated this time of year. Found a mystery box of ornaments in the attic? Play it safe, pass it on. The thing that put them there is always watching. Maybe the tree at the Children’s hospital could use a trimming? Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get earlyContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 11”
Advent of Evil – Day 10
By Candle Light Before the flame, we say our prayers. For an early spring and a healthy crop. In that orange glow, we meet as one, A community strong. We dance, we sing, We ignore the screaming. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early access to chapters, unlock exclusive horrors, and step deeperContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 10”
Advent of Evil – Day 9
Snow Angel Please, just listen to us. You need to get your gun. I didn’t believe the stories, and we built it. Snow and bone should never mix. We never should have given it wings. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early access to chapters, unlock exclusive horrors, and step deeper into theContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 9”
Advent of Evil – Day 8
The Web Don’t remove the tinsel from your tree. Especially if you don’t remember putting it there. It has to stay until at least Jan 5th. Any less time, and it won’t have caught enough prey. You don’t want its hunt to get more ambitious. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early accessContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 8”
Advent of Evil – Day 7
You’re on the list He sees you when you’re sleeping, He knows what you have done. Coal was your final warning, Now there’s no more time to run. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early access to chapters, unlock exclusive horrors, and step deeper into the dark — only on Patreon.
Jacob Marsh 