KIRK B FORSETH II

  Can’t look at the world with rose colored glasses Or make decisions slower than molasses Our world is filled up with such trouble and pain Driving all of us to the point we’re insane There are no heroes in this our day and age Climbing to the top, who has the better rage Divorce is common, it’s an everyday thing Insensitive ears, we can’t hear the angels sing I cannot believe that chivalry is dead Our one concern is that the big dogs are fed We all keep clawing away to reach the top Waiting to see who will be the next to drop I can’t believe in the vile-natured masses Missing my short time with rose colored glasses

  This week's Character Corner is Pyotr Lavanov. Draco's youngest brother, who lived, was there when the brutal attack by the Mongolian warrior, Temur Beg, ransacked and destroyed their village. He tried to stay and help his father fend off the Horde, but was cut down while attempting to protect his mother.  

 On this week's Character Corner, meet the Vampire Council's French representative, Pierre DuPont. This gentleman is a straight shooter who was once a member of Napoleon's Royal Guard. He is loyal to the Vampire Council and its laws, and is in a relationship with the Vampire Council's German representative, Johann Mueller.

  It all happened one fatal night When I suffered a werewolf’s bite Not too long, I began my plight Changing into a hideous sight   The horrid memories I got Wanting to get rid of the lot Don’t care if they’re ready or not Hoping one day that I’ll get shot   Awake by the shine of the sun Living with the crime I have done Praying that I’m not on the run Silver strikes from the hunter’s gun   My hands are drenched crimson red Falling into the flower’s bed With all my final words said I’m lying there, finally dead

                                                                                                                                          Just Over the Bend             Bruce Alam and Jimmy Dietz were inseparable. No matter what the scheme that Bruce came up with, Jimmy was always along for the ride. Ever since grade school, the two have always been in trouble. Dietz couldn’t say no to the one person who paid any attention to him. Bruce was his only friend, and he didn’t even know about the hardships that his friend had at home. Jimmy was always “grounded.” That meant that no matter when...

On this week's Character Corner, meet the Southside Lycanthrope Alpha, Phineas Troy. This deceitful alpha looks out for only one person, and that's himself. He is in charge of running the docks and cocaine distribution in the city of Glen Cove. Ruthless as much as he is deadly, it is best not to get on his bad side. As the only surviving member of the Tony Laredo gang, he has a deep hatred for Draco Lavanov.   

 On this week's Character Corner, meet the Vampire Council's Irish representative, Patrick "Paddy" O'Malley. Married to Sophia Chambers and best friends with Draco Lavanov, it is his death that starts the conquest of the wicked New Era.

  If tomorrow I should die What kind of tears would be shed Would they be droplets of joy, Or of sorrow that I’m dead Life is too short for grudges, And the anger that is fed Through the hellfire and brimstone, For the lowly man would tread Choices that dwell in darkness, Can’t we share our love instead Thoughts of long-lost love maintained, Lying lonely in this bed If tomorrow I should die, Remember the things I said

  Greetings and salutations,     It's Kirk coming to you from the Hospital Bed of Love, and I am excited to hear your feedback on the short story for October. It was the first time I've shared a story from that Universe, but don't worry... Next month, I'm sharing a quaint little tale from the Necro Realm. Is it putting you knee-deep in the action that is that world? No. It's a standalone tale, but don't worry - next year, I'll be posting The Last Stand of Tony Laredo, which introduces you to Draco Lavanov and showcases his badassery. I thought long and hard about what the theme for this Top 5 should be, but I wasn't feeling in a thankful mood. Not that I'm not grateful for what I have, I don't get to celebrate it like you guys do. I get to sit in the Hospital Bed of Love, eat whatever it is they've made us, and that's it. I'll probably be writing, like I do every other day. Sounds depressing, that's why old folks perk up and are s...