There’s something about writing at night.
Some sort of majesty.
It’s not the quiet that I love so much as the stillness.
Outside my walls it’s always a rush.
And I’m caught in it, you understand.
Everyone is. Continue reading
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Top Ten Most Anticipated Cards From Hearthstone’s The Grand Tournament-Part 2
If you haven’t already, go check out part one of this article.
For the rest of you, it’s time for the top five!
#5: King’s Elekk
Two words: card advantage. Continue reading
Top Ten Most Anticipated Cards From Hearthstone’s The Grand Tournament-Part 1
Oh yeah, you read that title right. With the upcoming expansion of my favorite obsession coming out, I thought I would toss my hat into the ring, and tell you which cards I’m most excited about.
Now, I must warn you. You are not going to agree with my list. Once the cards actually come out in the game, I’m probably not even going to agree with this list. There are more than a hundred new cards and I had to whittle them down to only ten. So of course I’m going to miss some of the good ones.
Also I must stress that this is all just my opinion; feel free to disagree in the comments.
Alright, let’s go!
#10: Frost Giant
Microfiction: Microfiction
“Alright,” Brandon Scott said, sitting down at his desk, “what am I going to blog about today?”
His laptop turns on with a flash of light, and he clicks away a few pop-ups. After a moment, he reaches for his phone and pulls up his favorite playlist.
“Well…I haven’t done a micro fiction in a while.” Continue reading
Why You Should Write All The Damn Time
Alright beginners, let me tell you the magic secret to becoming a better writer.
“Write a lot, and read a lot.”
No, don’t you dare. I see you raising your hand in the back. I see you scoffing at me and rolling your eyes. You, slinking behind the buffet bar, don’t even try to run. The metaphorical door is locked and guarded and I hid the key underneath my fedora. Yes my fedora. I know it’s a pretentious hat, but I like wearing it.
So sit down. All of you. Let me disillusion you of some notions. Continue reading
Microfiction: Sacrifice
“I wonder if I’ll taste good?”
It inches closer, coming out of the underbrush. Its hulking body sloshing and pooling on the ground.
“They told me he likes heavier bodies, but I don’t know.” Continue reading
Monthly Mentions: July 2015
It’s my birth-month! But you’re the one that gets a gift! The gift of all the awesome stuff I’ve found!
This is Monthly Mentions!
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Comic Review: Biowars Issue #1: Infection
When I first started Coolerbs Reviews I never thought I would end up doing a comic. And even when Marvel started to become an obsession of mine, I still never thought it was going to happen.
“The universe was too complex” I’d say, “and I don’t live near a comic book store.”
Yet, for some reason, it never occurred to me that there were original comics being made online. Ones just starting out, devoid of the labyrinthine plot lines and hundreds of characters. Stories I could get into with only a few clicks.
And so, here we are. Continue reading
Microfiction: One Of These Men Isn’t Human
“Did you see what that thing did to Charles? No one leaves this room! It could be anywhere!” The man shouted, holding a laser rifle in his hands.
The other three looked at each other. One slicked back his hair, before holding up a placating gesture.
“Okay…okay, look…put that down. We should be safe in here.” Continue reading
To Artists
Hey artists, I want to talk to you. I think there’s something you need to hear. Perhaps it’s the first time someone’s told you these words–but I hope not. And even if they have, you deserve to hear them again.
You’re okay.
You’re important.
It may not seem like it some days, but you’re the future. Continue reading
Tighten Up Your Prose: A Quick How-To Guide
You wrote a story? Great job! Some people don’t even get that far as a writer.
But now that you have a first draft, it’s time to work on making it a clean piece of art that will entice readers.
“How do I do that?” I hear you say.
Well! I’m glad you asked! With my patented style guide you can make your fans drool from their eyes with the sheer grace of your delightful…. Continue reading
Microfiction: Fear Them
The worst kind of monsters are the ones we don’t see.
Because all we can do is…
Fear Them
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Fear the child who does not talk. For he’s the only one listening. Continue reading
A Smattering Of Favorite Books #3 (Horror Edition)
It’s more than three months till Halloween, but that does not mean I can’t indulge in a little of the dark and the twisted.
Because after all, as my long time readers already know, I am a big fan of the macabre.
So, hide under your blankets, pull out a flashlight, and fear for your life, because this is a smattering of my favorite horror novels!
“The Devouring” by Simon Holt
- Why I Love It: Honestly, the premise alone was enough to get me. A race of creatures that fill up a person, and banish them to fear dreams? Symbolic fear dreams no less? Sold. Bring me that book now. Throughout, there’s just this feeling that the author threw every dark thing he had into the story, creating imagery that seems like a mix between Alice In Wonderland and A Nightmare On Elm Street.
- Favorite Quote: “…No one can see it, the life they stole, your body’s here but not your soul….”
- Read This If You Like: Disturbing imagery, and creative monsters.
Microfiction: Subtext
This is a tale, told only in dialogue and thought.
A tale called:
Subtext
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“How are you doing?”
How do you think I’m doing?! You cheated on me Janet, you ripped my heart out and stamped on it.
“I’m fine.” Continue reading
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