Shifter's Dawn: Chapter 1 by Fatalcrash, literature
Literature
Shifter's Dawn: Chapter 1
Chapter One: Awakening
The light was quickly fading in the horizon as the young man opened his eyes. Black hair fringed his striking brown eyes, which darted about at the expense of forest that grew serenely around him. Tall redwood trees stretched upwards like giants, each supporting its own little ecosystem of plants and animals. Small squirrels scampered up and down the ancient bark, busy with their final tasks as their day drew to a close. The shadow of an owl passing overhead sent them back into their nests.
Above him, the faint outline of the moon was starting to appear, framed by the leafy canopy. A cold breeze passed through the tre
We are the ones who live in fantasy
Who see silver fish swim the sea above
hear the thunder wave and crash
on the dark crags of cloud
that hang grey and cold
Who fill with mystery as we stare beyond
and wonder and think of what lies in the Deep
for We are the ones who live in fantasy
And at night, we lie back and
stare - gazing at the sated waters
dotted with what we thought were fireflies
stop - jerk to halt
leaving the akward bus stop
I enter
cool metal air hazed with
warm and sticky smell
bus go
pulling away
ignoring the latecomer
hand stretched out and yelling
face red
scramble to seat
dodge glances
head ducks down
stare at the peeling leather chair
silence ensues
the bus's roar grows
intermittant stops as some leave
and walk away expressionless
multicoloured blaze outside
eyelids grow heavy
doze off
wake up seconds early
jerk halt again
Get on my feet, and hoof it home.
Why is it men are deaf
even to the crying laments
of calls long extinct
The songs of silenced birds
lost long ago
Why is it men are mute
to speak when it is right
uttering the truth
of false prophets
No longer who they should be
Why is it men are blind
ignoring the sorrow of others
wasting their inheritance
Dooming themselves
to a fate unknown
Why is it
that when an old lady falls to the ground
blood spilled
another life lost in a crimson blossom
of war and hate
Men walk away?
I stare at the red on the mirror,
a violent splash of carnage.
Her broken heart still pulsing on the glass.
Electric lights blast on,
harsh blinding oppression pressing down,
push me roughly to surrender.
I am interrogated,
burning questions repeated and force fed.
Doubting myself again and again and again and again.
Thrown naked into a darkened corner of my mind,
I remember what she did that tore us apart,
and how I was flung into a hurricane of emotion.
But I still wish I could forgive what she did,
and forget the stinging words I said,
And so with hope -
I stare at the red on the mirror,
at her apology written in lipstick,
Shifter's Dawn: Chapter 3 by Fatalcrash, literature
Literature
Shifter's Dawn: Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Just Down The Road
The city was a maze of houses and roads. Encircled by a huge grey wall that dwarfed even the tallest buildings, it was a safe haven for most of its people from the violence and unpredictability of the outside world. It was said that a man could live in the city without ever having to see the other side of the city walls.
King Julien didnt think so, watching the morning activity from the top of a spire in the middle of the city. A man could be able to live his entire life in the city, but he doubted one would ever want to do so. Chilling winds brushed against the furs that he was wearing and tugged at his
Shifter's Dawn: Chapter 2 by Fatalcrash, literature
Literature
Shifter's Dawn: Chapter 2
Chapter 2: Scars Dont Fade
The sun was just starting to set as Kyle and his companion reached the town. The brick walls of the buildings around them were awash with the fiery orange glow, and the paved streets of the settlement were beginning to clear as townspeople entered the buildings to escape the coming darkness, as well as the cold. More than one person stared at Kyle as he walked past, and some actually turned around and walked in the opposite direction. Kyle wondered why people were avoiding him, until he caught a reflection of himself in the display panel of a bookshop.
Looks like you werent lying about this senti
Shifter's Dawn: Chapter 4 by Fatalcrash, literature
Literature
Shifter's Dawn: Chapter 4
Chapter 4: Gifts And Curses
Kyles hand quickly moved to the hilt of his weapon, but before his fingers had even touched the steel grip, he felt Kiaras hand hold his arm back.
Sean! You little runt, howve you been? said the man in the doorway. He hugged Sean tightly for a few moments before ruffling the boys hair. Hows my favourite nephew?
Sean broke loose from his uncles grip. What are you talking about? Im your only nephew.
Never mind that, then. Wheres your father?
The boy looked slightly guilty. Thats the thing. Can we come insi