Upon this wood, we cast our net, Gleaming in the evening light. With drops of blood so tainted spill, We break down its wards of light. Dance round the circle, Once, Twice, Thrice. The elements now align. Yew, Iron, and Copper. Break upon our burning hands. For we call upon the powers beyond, Crumble those … More Sinister Countdown- Quattuor Carmina
Let the blight and rot come forth, Beneath this Yew Wood deep. We bring forth a pestilence and plague, With our hands so keen. For now as we gather strength, Our quarry rears it’s head. Cover them with torment unending, as the sickness seeps in deep. For we will prevail in our dark pursuits, We … More Sinister Countdown- Carmine Octavo
Bells tolled in the twilight their cracked and aged mounting protesting with shrieks unheard above the clamoring din. “Hurry child they won’t be long! You’ve got to flee from this home!” Aunt Harriett’s face was flushed with panic as she pulled Cher’s from the icebox and wrapped a warm loaf into Meredith’s bag. “But Aunt, … More Sinister Countdown- Witch Daughter’s Flight
“Mac, are you seeing this?” Officer Gange’s voice held a note akin to exasperation as he hit the brakes and turned their battered Crown Victoria onto the soft shoulder of the road. Officer McClarin Geroge, Mac to all who ever got to know him past getting a ticket, looked up from his laptop as his fellow … More Sinister Countdown- Howl Creek
“Careful there, young master!” Crooned a voice issuing from a throat harsh with age. The very air shivered at the sound. Martin shook sandy blond curls from an apple-cheeked face as he stopped on the muddy lane. The young boy turned around, looking back down the rain-soaked pathway. There, limping between wagon ruts that ran deep … More Sinister Countdown- Grandmother Agnes
meat torn from breathing flesh, ripens this death unexpected smell the dark blood flow, a beast most wicked awakens now, to scream upon a rising moon flee this scene with symbols written, and forget the safety of daylight night has fallen upon you, with marked sinew and claws reaching so long farewell one who has … More Sinister Countdown- Witch’s Curse
Light the fire, flint upon wick, Trick the monkey’s eyes a pinch. Stretch the bones and let blood dry, For now, we start our counting. Renew the circle and bring forth the wine, Taste more the darkness within us. For now, we start a counting. ‘Tis moon so full, and sky so shadowed, Before the … More Sinister Countdown- Primus Carmen
They speak so soft of the Yew Wood, Where one can find lost solace. Beyond a low wall of tended stone, They stand to witness our sorrow. Frames so bent beneath their load, They kiss you with their rain. Washing away your deepest hurts, And witnessing your soul bear all. Upon their roots rests hallowed … More Sinister Countdown- Yew Wood
Forget me not upon this shining green, Listen close for my words so lean. You’ve beaten me back into the gloom, And staved off impending doom. But I will wait beneath each wood, Growing deep like poisoned wounds. Waiting coiled round each mistake, My time will come like striking snakes. You’ll never be rid of … More Sinister Countdown- Promises Keep
Call upon the rending teeth, Curved as sickled scythe sweet. With twisting claw and gnawing bite, Halt the coming dawns’ first light. Upon this hour we witches sing, To raise sinew round bones again. Hunt our quarry once upon this our, And feast upon fears so sour. With a moon of blood newly risen, Set … More Sinister Countdown- Silent One
The Ink Owl 