Autumn/Halloween Collection: Short Stories & Poems
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Vampires, werewolves, and ghosts, oh my! In this anthology in honor of Autumn and Halloween, old tales of vampires and werewolves are re-imagined, and a new character representing the autumn season is born. So sit back and enter into several worlds where ghosts dance, skeletons sit at a meeting, vampires enter the world of the fairy tale, and werewolves take on a new form as leaves make a carpet of reds, yellows, and oranges. But be forewarned, these tales are not for the faint of heart. Happy Halloween!
Aurora Mandeville
Hi y'all! My real name is Amanda, and I was born in Louisiana. I've done some moving since then and now reside in colorful Colorado with my family. I've been interested in writing my own stories and poems ever since I was little, though I didn't actually start putting pen to paper until I was sixteen. Many of those stories will never see the light of day, and if they do, they have been thoroughly revamped until they are practically unrecognizable (seriously, my first attempts were not that good). I do write Fanfictions as well, most of which can be found here: https://www.fanfiction.net/~auroramandeville, here: http://rosesnvines.tumblr.com/ or here: http://roseharmony.deviantart.com/, but I aim to have all of my original ideas out as soon as I can. I have so many ideas for both original stories and fanfiction, it can get nuts trying to keep some of it straight. But, let me warn you, though there are many creatures and names you may recognize, expect the unexpected. Imagine centaurs travelling in outer space with myrmidon (ant-shifters) superheroes. Think of a world where fofi (spider-shifters) must rise and save not only the humans, but stories as well. Think of a universe guarded by genies, who must fight even their own kind at the cost of a curse to protect us all. These are just the tip of the iceberg, with a universe of 40 known worlds inhabited by the creatures of myths, anything can happen.
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Autumn/Halloween Collection - Aurora Mandeville
Autumn/Halloween Collection:
Short Stories & Poems
By Aurora Mandeville
Published by Aurora Mandeville at Smashwords
Copyright 2016 Aurora Mandeville
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Signs of Autumn
Ripe, berry reds and soft, chilly blues
Calm, sweet ponds and wild birds’ coos
The signs of autumn are not hard to see
As all of the leaves are falling off the trees
The days get shorter and there’s more of a chill
The animals go to sleep and the forest becomes still
There’s a quiet in the air, even under the moon
Which means that winter will be coming soon.
An Autumn Evening
The sun is setting in the west
The trees look their autumn best
Reds and oranges fill up the sky
While flowers start saying goodbye
Reds and yellows color the trees
And carpets the earth after the breeze
Though the sun has completely set
The cold wintry night has not come yet.
Autumn Woods
Leaves float down upon the wind
As greens, yellows, and oranges begin to blend
At the tops of trees while birds fly by
Braving the chill of the clear, autumn sky
The wind knocks fruit off to the ground
As rabbits and squirrels scurry around
Finding places to hide their tasty goods
All under the canopy of the brisk, autumn woods
Pumpkins, Pumpkins
Pumpkins here, pumpkins there
Pumpkins just about everywhere!
Get the plumpest and begin the carving
Do your best, and begin a-marveling
Get ready, get set, go!
Search up high, search down low
Go and find that perfect one
Get some help to take it home
Wash yourself when you’re done
Then go out and have some fun!
Be Thankful
Be thankful for all that you have
For one day it could be all gone
Be grateful for your friends and family
As you will never carry a burden alone
Don’t worry about what others have
Or compared to theirs, yours is small
It’s better to have a little bit
Than to have nothing at all
A Thanksgiving to the Lord
We gather today for the Lord who is good
To thank Him for giving us all this food;
For seeing us through thick and thin
Even when we were about to give in.
We thank Him for giving us this land
And our friends who help us stand.
We thank the Lord for the blessings He’s given us
For His goodness and foresight, for He is just.
Autumn Damsel (Marigold)
Watching the leaves dance in the wind
The branches of the trees continue to bend
Creaking and moaning, this way and that
Giving her a good look from where she sat
A clear view of all that is happening in the sky
A chance to see the flocks of birds soaring by
Behind them storm clouds close in, thundering
For her, a sense of adventure it brings
Those around her all think she's crazy
For not hiding away when it gets hazy
She straightens up, standing tall and firm
Thinking that there's no better way to learn
Of how she reacts when things go wrong
Wondering if she has what it takes to stay strong
Electricity crackles and pops straight through the air
As the rainclouds burst open, right then and there
The raindrops pelt down, almost as hard as hail
Taking a leaf or two with them without fail
As the storm rumbles on, refreshing the thirsty land
She finds herself stronger, and still able to stand
Seeing now, as the events around her unfold
Her destiny as the autumn damsel, the bright, colorful marigold
Cemetery Waltz
Night has fallen and the land is still
But not for long, as night creatures will
Take their turn to roam the land
Make their own noise, play in their band
But there are some places they will not comb
Other things happen wherever there’s a tomb.
A haunting song begins to play
Something of a signal that says okay
It’s safe to come out now and have some fun
Let’s party all night, until we see the sun
But not all are in the party mood
Like that lonely girl in the black hood.
The music continues all through the night
The ghostly couples dance in the pale moonlight
One breaks off and approaches the girl
He offers his hand, asking for a swirl
She slowly agrees, revealing raven locks
He promises to stay until the crow of the cocks.
She places her hand into his
The two so close that they could kiss
As he leads her across the ground
Every now and then spinning her around
Keeping in time to the beat of the tune
Their only light coming from the moon.
They continue dancing all through the night
Their only focus on each other, illuminated by moonlight
Not a word passed between them as they swayed
But then not a word was needed to be said
Dancing together was all that was needed
Until the crows of the cocks had to be heeded.
The music slowly comes to a stop
And ghosts return to their graves without a pop
All except the boy lingering with the girl
As his fingers play with each little curl
He gives her a kiss that marks the end of their fun
As both disappear under the rays of the sun
The Strigoi
The strigoi are a rather nasty bunch
They would like to have you for their lunch
Sucking blood is what they do best
Coming out after the sun disappears into the west
With parchment yellow skin and curved-tip ears
Raptor-like noses and crimson red tears
A sweet sultry voice that never fails
Complete with sharp teeth and long, sharp nails.
But perhaps their eyes are the most startling of all
For they are small, each a tiny black eyeball
Pupils and irises are one, in colors that vary
With metallic shades that should make you wary.
These blood-thirsty mongrels stand about six feet
Each a terror you do not want to meet
But with help, one day they will all die
A day we look for, with an eager eye.
Will Leafe
A long time ago, when the genies brought the five races to Alixandria, the world was wild and chaotic. To bring some order to nature, four nasnas, part human and part genie beings, were assigned the tasks of bringing each season on time. The nasna to whom the season of autumn was entrusted is known as Will Leafe, a very artistic young man