The heavens shed crimson rain
Now is the time for pain to reign
Our thirst for blood is near complete
All we hear is nature's beat
What we began, The Mother is finishing
In her eyes, we are diminishing
~ ~ ~
They say the time will come for the darkened sky to violate our Earth with her tears of blood. The legend foretells of a blood-thirsty race being born from these tears; Mother Nature's punishment for our evil deeds. They say that day will come when mankind's thirst for the blood of his own consumes him. They say that day is near.
~ ~ ~
It was just past midnight when the first drops of a light rain began to fall. The only unusual
December 21, 2012 - Survival Guide by Mantisss, literature
Literature
December 21, 2012 - Survival Guide
A large proportion of Earth's population believes that December 21, 2012 will mark the onset of Armageddon whether biblical or otherwise. Others proclaim that the human race will somehow be enlightened on this date, and that it will be the dawn of a Golden Age. Still others laugh at the idea of anything cataclysmic devastating the globe.
Can we afford to scoff with some of the scientific evidence to support possible catastrophe, such as our sun's current activity, which even NASA admits concern over?
December 21, 2012: Survival Guide explores some of the theories, predictions and science about this date, but focuses more on survival
Aiden tossed and turned, the earmuffs he wore not muting the offensive and incessant yapping of his neighbour's Chihuahua. The high-pitched barks sliced the darkness and invaded his space, and Aiden willed death upon the dog and its inconsiderate owners. His ears throbbed painfully with every beat of his heart, each pulsation driving shards of agony into his brain and down his spine. He cursed as he sat up, hurling his pillow across the room. It hit the wall with a dull thump that annoyed him. A motorbike roared outside, the loathsome noise polluting the air as it drew closer, and Aiden glared daggers through the wall, willing the rider out o
When a black magic cult unwittingly draws evil incarnate to Earth's dimension, it sets off a chain of events that play out over a period of two years before most of those involved even realise they're being toyed with.
Of those the creature plays mind games with, only one is aware of what's happening, driving him to contact the others ex-cop turned private investigator Gabe Rylan and his ex-girlfriend, exposé writer Rachael Timberson.
Only Zalcon, a bounty hunter from another dimension, can stop the monster, but he cannot do it alone. However, will they believe Zalcon is a friend, and if so, are they able to assist with Gabe foc
Once trusted, now scorned
Once loved, now hated
Truth has now dawned
The Beast is now sated
Now held in contempt
This Beast indulges no more
Never was this meant
To be opened, this door
The Beast this soul bled dry
Now withered and discarded
On broken glass I lie
No more to be regarded
Shattered faith, broken alliance
Friend turned foe
No more sweet reliance
Sadly knifed in the gut, so
For me not giving a damn
On my heart it did feast
To the slaughter, like a lamb
To be betrayed by The Beast
The heavens shed crimson rain
Now is the time for pain to reign
Our thirst for blood is near complete
All we hear is nature's beat
What we began, The Mother is finishing
In her eyes, we are diminishing
~ ~ ~
They say the time will come for the darkened sky to violate our Earth with her tears of blood. The legend foretells of a blood-thirsty race being born from these tears; Mother Nature's punishment for our evil deeds. They say that day will come when mankind's thirst for the blood of his own consumes him. They say that day is near.
~ ~ ~
It was just past midnight when the first drops of a light rain began to fall. The only unusual
December 21, 2012 - Survival Guide by Mantisss, literature
Literature
December 21, 2012 - Survival Guide
A large proportion of Earth's population believes that December 21, 2012 will mark the onset of Armageddon whether biblical or otherwise. Others proclaim that the human race will somehow be enlightened on this date, and that it will be the dawn of a Golden Age. Still others laugh at the idea of anything cataclysmic devastating the globe.
Can we afford to scoff with some of the scientific evidence to support possible catastrophe, such as our sun's current activity, which even NASA admits concern over?
December 21, 2012: Survival Guide explores some of the theories, predictions and science about this date, but focuses more on survival
Aiden tossed and turned, the earmuffs he wore not muting the offensive and incessant yapping of his neighbour's Chihuahua. The high-pitched barks sliced the darkness and invaded his space, and Aiden willed death upon the dog and its inconsiderate owners. His ears throbbed painfully with every beat of his heart, each pulsation driving shards of agony into his brain and down his spine. He cursed as he sat up, hurling his pillow across the room. It hit the wall with a dull thump that annoyed him. A motorbike roared outside, the loathsome noise polluting the air as it drew closer, and Aiden glared daggers through the wall, willing the rider out o
When a black magic cult unwittingly draws evil incarnate to Earth's dimension, it sets off a chain of events that play out over a period of two years before most of those involved even realise they're being toyed with.
Of those the creature plays mind games with, only one is aware of what's happening, driving him to contact the others ex-cop turned private investigator Gabe Rylan and his ex-girlfriend, exposé writer Rachael Timberson.
Only Zalcon, a bounty hunter from another dimension, can stop the monster, but he cannot do it alone. However, will they believe Zalcon is a friend, and if so, are they able to assist with Gabe foc
Once trusted, now scorned
Once loved, now hated
Truth has now dawned
The Beast is now sated
Now held in contempt
This Beast indulges no more
Never was this meant
To be opened, this door
The Beast this soul bled dry
Now withered and discarded
On broken glass I lie
No more to be regarded
Shattered faith, broken alliance
Friend turned foe
No more sweet reliance
Sadly knifed in the gut, so
For me not giving a damn
On my heart it did feast
To the slaughter, like a lamb
To be betrayed by The Beast
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Scenario:
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NEWS
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GIVEAWAY
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ALIENS
Scenario:
You wake up tomorrow morning to see alien spaceships ho
I had an x-ray done today and they found you in my heart. The doctor said if they took you out, I would die because I couldn't live without such a good friend. Give this heart to everyone you treasure in 2012 including me (if you want!). Try to collect twelve. Be honest and send this to anyone who made you smile this past year.