http://slow.writerscafe.org/Wayne%20Peake The original writings of author Wayne Peake en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776007301 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15   The Oubliette Ancient grimoiresWith their alchemist's storiesLead to a learningOf oddic forces a'churningSecrets lay hiddenNature's forces are biddenThe dark abyss calls,Forbidden wisdom enthrallsThe rituals lureInto realms now impureUnnatural bound .. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/295782/ I trudged through a fog enshrouded moor by a lantern lightTo seek a snake-eyed witch with unnatural second sight.Now in the darkness could be heard a loon's long and lonely cryMy companion hushed me quickly, as corpse candles floated by.My guide was a hunchbacked giant with one e.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/259381/ The tortured lover http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/255303/ A man returns to his home after many years because his mother is dying http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/254183/ A sequel to, "The Strange Diary of Anna Dupree." http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/229004/ A young women in turmoil, alone and facing the forces of darkness... or is she? http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/229002/                 Lost in the mists of chaos' etheric time.         The answer resists the questing mind.         What motive force set elemental motions churning&nb.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/219614/ The three sisters of fate weave a curious tapestry about this middle aged man as he sits alone at his computer, drinking coffee and thinking back upon his life. Sadness overtakes him, as he accidentally stumbles over thoughts of his first love.He still sees her--but now only in his memories. Tha.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/218236/ Swimming alone in an unknown seaWaves of mystery wash over me.A merciful undertow of forgetfulness flowsFrom the depths from the bottom drowning my woes.The rythme of tides that flow from a lumious moonBless me and keep me and wash me up soon.Let me once again stand upon white sa.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/211769/ Although my mind cannot resolve what's worthy or a'right,I've been laboring over it through half a day and howling night.Although assuredly it should be winged and sublime,The clock infamously clicking, tells me I do not have the time,Although it may sound impish and a little short o.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/210910/   Whilst syllables steal on shadowy airWhispers haunting linger thereMemories too painful snareBut still to answer madmen dareFlirting shadows condensed denyTo presuming senses do not replyShifting lights do tease my eyesMystery unclear despiseBeware! Illusions unre.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/210908/ An author and psychic investigator may have bitten off more than her can chew. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/208831/  When brooding night in forbidding silence fallsIt’s then, my lonely heart in quiet desperation callsTo one whose love is lost to me… I dream of things that cannot be A chilling vision of the maiden, sacred bright,Brings embittered anguish to my teary nigh.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/206713/ gothic http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/206370/ Epic Poem http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/204090/ Gothic Horror A tale of obsession, debauchery and despair http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/Wayne-Peake/203992/