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Sette Piani -- Seven Floors
I stumbled across a totally awesome short story earlier today.
Sette Piani, by Dino Buzzati
Also known as Seven Floors, with a translation by Joan Taber.
I really like this story. I did not find it 'scary' per se, but definitely full of delicious creepy. It's very cloying fear. Nicely ambiguous too. -
The Hobbit, finally!
The Hobbit is on for a hopeful 2010 release!
I am happy it's being made, but I'm not sold until I hear who's directing. The article clearly states Jackson as producer and doesn't mention a thing about directing. Uh oh Spaghetti-O's! Perhaps if he winds up not directing, the chosen director will let him direct by proxy. I think that other directors ( Read more... ) -
Film Review: Tokyo Godfathers
A Christmas Story finally has a rival for most endearing Christmas movie in Phoenix's Vault of Antiquities. Only instead of BB guns there are hobos and Yakuza.
Inspired by the western 3 Godfathers, Tokyo Godfathers never puts itself into one set pattern, or even genre. In its 92 minute running time, the animated film jives and dashes through drama ( Read more... ) -
Spring Break 2007 - Colleges, Deserts, and Tinsel
Day 1 -
The plane takes off way too early. I am only half packed. To make up for not attending the rodeo this year, I reenact the calf scramble to get ready. I really need new clothes. Father has promised to buy me some in Santa Fe. I am concerned about room in my suitcase. Suitcase is also worrying because it is heavy and wheel-less. Because ( Read more... ) -
Thoughts on Ideas; Sundry Sweetness
I have come to the conclusion that ideas are like candy. The type of idea depends on the type of candy. Let me explain…
The idea to get started on homework? Licorice-the black kind. It doesn’t taste good unless you have odd tastes but there is an odd satisfaction in eating it. You’re doing something productive; you’re doing homework. You’re ( Read more... ) -
An Accident
An Accident
A/N: This one-shot was actually written for a Morbidity Contest a long time ago. I appreciate feedback of all kinds.
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Christine layed contentedly on the four-poster bed. Her russet hair fell in tousled curls to her waist, while her eyes showed the first signs of sleepiness. Her eyes were also the only thing on ( Read more... ) -
The Midnight Run
The Midnight Run
Fandom: Phantom of the Opera
Summary: On her wedding day, Christine and Raoul ride by carriage to their honeymoon. But upon the road, dark figures lurk in the shadows. Also an entry in the PFN Morbidity Contest.
Author's Note: As always, I thrive off criticism and feedback.
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As the blushing ( Read more... ) -
Koszcey -- A Dark Night in Nijni-Novgorod
Koszcey -- A Dark Night in Nijni-Novgorod
Fandom: Phantom of the Opera (Susan Kay based)
Summary: Before journeying to Russia, Nadir shares a meal with Erik. Of course, dinner is not peaceful.
Author's Note: I am in the process of copying my fanfiction to my Live Journal account. This one-shot was done for one of Phantom Fans.net's Morbidity Contests ( Read more... ) -
The Adventure of the Great Big Four-Wheeler
Yup, true story.
The Adventure of the Great Big Four-Wheeler!!!
Gather around pirates and scallywags (guess which movie has been on my mind). Gather around for a tale of adventure and insight, or at least a few damn laughs.
I have returned from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, the state that’s only civilization is the Hershey Chocolate Factory. I, ( Read more... )