Just a continuation of the first volume, but I'm trying a different style in this edition. I hope people will like it.

"Introduction"

In the shadowed recesses of the human experience, where the cacophony of raw emotion meets the silence of existential dread, there lies a realm that music dares to tread—a realm where the visceral intensity of Death Metal, the mechanized heartbeat of Industrial Metal, the haunting depths of Black and Doom Metal, and the aggressive velocity of Thrash Metal converge. It is from this dark confluence that "Darkbloom" emerges, a collection of poems that seeks to capture the essence of these powerful musical forces and channel their unrelenting energy into the written word.

This anthology is not merely an homage to the genres that inspire it; it is a pilgrimage through the labyrinthine corridors of the psyche, a descent into the abyss where light is devoured by shadow and where the soul is laid bare, screaming and triumphant. Each poem within these pages is a ritual, an incantation spun from the threads of the most primal human emotions—rage, despair, longing, and the lust for transcendence. While the poems are influenced by particular songs and bands, they are not direct copies but rather original creations that echo the spirit and intensity of the music.

"Darkbloom" is a testament to the beauty found in darkness, the order in chaos, and the harmony in dissonance. It is a journey through the night that promises no dawn, yet offers glimpses of an otherworldly luminescence that can only be perceived by those who dare to look beyond the veil of the mundane.

The verses contained herein are not for the faint of heart. They are the screams of the damned, the whispers of the forgotten, and the battle cries of the defiant. Each line is a scar etched upon the parchment by the clawed hand of introspection, each stanza a chapter in the saga of the human condition.

As you immerse yourself in "Darkbloom," let the darkness envelop you like a shroud. Feel the pulse of the double bass, the screech of the guitar, the guttural growls, and the piercing screams as they resonate within the chambers of your soul. Allow the industrial hammering to become your heartbeat, the doleful melodies your breath, and the searing lyrics your guiding light through the uncharted territories of your own depths.

Welcome to "Darkbloom," where the petals of beauty unfurl in the night, and the thorns of truth pierce the veil of illusion. Here, in the confluence of metal and verse, find the courage to confront the darkness and the strength to let it transform you.

Dante and Gonzo are just a stereotypical pair of entrepreneurs trying to make it in a new business venture--except that their business idea, while groundbreaking, happens to be the unsavory notion of sensationalizing assisted suicide. Dante, a smooth talking Italian, works hard to keep them one step ahead of the feds. Meanwhile, they search for the perfect secretary, and outfox the ultimate nemesis--Michiko, Gonzo's ex, who will stop at nothing to see them burn.

Death, Inc, is a Dahlian, gallows humor workplace comedy that takes the reader on a wild ride through the acceptability of marketing death, and also how ludicrous everyday life can be when you operate outside the bounds of what's considered "permissable."

Forest, but which kind of forest? A forest where a traitor bird is manipulating the crowd, except the lion. But there's a documentary team that will clash with both.

Plot:AtMoonlight High,a school veiled in secrets and shadows, nine students findthemselves entangled in a storm of betrayal, lust, and buried truths. When a new girl arrives, old rivalries resurface, forbidden attractions ignite, and a dangerous mystery threatens to shatter the fragile masks everyone wears. This isn't just high school—it's a battlefield of power, secrets, and survival.

Characters

Isabel– The mysterious and seductive new girl. Her past is cloaked in silence, but her presence stirs everything up. She pulls people in without trying, yet her secrets could destroy them all.

Samantha– The intelligent observer who keeps her pain behind books and silence. She’s hunting for the truth behind the strange disappearances tied to the school—but is she ready for what she’ll uncover?

Karoline– Bubbly and magnetic, always in the center of attention. But her sunny personality hides a dangerous addiction, and when she stumbles upon a secret, she becomes a target.

Rose–Beautiful, cold, and calculating. The queen bee of Moonlight High. She thrives on control, and Isabel’s arrival threatens to crack her perfect image. She’s not ready to lose her crown.

Pearl– Soft-spoken but deadly. People think she’s the nice one, until they cross her. Pearl is clever, manipulative, and always watching. She hides behind kindness, but she’s the most dangerous one of all.

Mark–The charming bad boy with a tortured soul. He hides his feelings behind sarcasm and rebellion, but Isabel starts breaking through his walls—until she gets too close to the real him.

Andrew– The golden boy jock with the perfect life—or so it seems. He’s popular, confident, and hiding a secret that could end it all. He’s drawn to Isabel, but he’s playing with fire.

Ryan– Ruthless, unpredictable, and obsessed with control. His fixation on Pearl is dark and consuming. He doesn’t know how to love without hurting, and his jealousy might ruin everything.

Adam– Wealthy, untouchable, and emotionally detached. But Isabel unlocks something dangerous in him. Their passionate, secret relationship threatens to pull both of them into chaos.

Stay tuned for chapter 1

All of my contest entries I have done for various competitions across Penana.

Each will be an issue on thier own, with awards won.

A story about beings of light, called Lightborn, this book explores their emergence on a planet called Erta. From the first steps they take into the world, to crucial discoveries and conflicts, the Lightborn become lords of the world gifted to them by their Creator.

A story of discovery, adventure, action and drama, it's all a most epic adventure set in a completely fictional universe.

For what the world was, Carter Carson had lived a normal life. Then his school caught on fire. Then he found out his mom was dating a villain. Then he accidentally befriended someone on a superhero task force. Carter's life derailed faster than he could blink. Now, he's caught in the middle of a war no one fully understands-where a mysterious drug is wreaking so much havoc that heroes and villains are actually working together. With secrets lurking behind every new alliance and trust harder to come by than peace, Carter is forced to navigate a web of lies, danger, and powers he doesn't fully understand. And if he doesn't find a way out soon, he might not get the chance to.

Story Description: part 1Yura, a rising artist, finds strength in his best friends, Kaiz and Arena. They help him through struggles, sharing cookies and solving his problems. But as his fame grows, people insist they don’t exist. When Yura tries to prove them real, they disappear—revealing a shocking truth: they were only creations of his mind.

At the last he get to know that it's just game of his mind.

Yura is a struggling young scientist chasing an impossible dream. One night, a failed experiment opens a gateway — not to success, but to the future. Trapped in a world of advanced tech and hidden truths, he meets Allen, a mysterious figure who claims to know him. But how? And why does the future seem to depend on Yura’s forgotten past?

A world where shadows whisper secrets, a young woman in her twenties finds herself haunted by a past that has stripped her of everything she once held dear. Strong yet deeply traumatized, she navigates life with a heart heavy from loss. Each day is a battle against the memories that threaten to consume her, yet amid the darkness, one question drives her forward: what is it that compels her to truly live rather than merely survive?

Haikus and nonets form a collection of poems about fear.

The external range and the human range in expression.

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“Life is the essence of existence, while Xhu is the essence of creation itself.”

In a world where Xhu is believed to be very core of all matter and the force that governs the universe, this is the story of a sinner who named Pegwalsge escapes from depths of hell, striving to rise as a divine being.