Attacked by a psychic vampire. . A mostly fictional story by Neil Benson .

Attacked by a psychic vampire. . A mostly fictional story.

I sat on my favorite stool in my neighborhood pub drinking a pint of my favorite brew when a black-haired, swarthy man of middle height approached me. I looked at him while he stared at me. I turned away, hoping he would disappear into the men's room. Unfortunately, I could feel his eyes boring into my back, and knew he wouldn't go away.

I shrugged my shoulders and looked him in the face. "Is there something you want?"

He continued staring at me without showing any indication he had heard what I had said.

"Okay, stare away," I said, and glared at him. After a while, the intensity of his gaze became disconcerting.

"You are the person that wrote the article stating that psychic vampirism is nonsense?" he asked in a strange foreign accent.

"I wrote a post on my blog to that effect," I replied.

"Same thing," he said. "You think psychic vampirism is a joke?"

" I don't know if it's a joke, but it's certainly not real." His intense gaze continued to bother me.  more.........

The rest of the story is contained in my anthology, Dark Journeys available on Amazon Kindle. 

The Night Librarian, a short story by Neil Benson in Satin Beauty

The Night Librarian by Neil Benson

My short story, The Night Librarian, was included in Satin Beauty  Anthology, published by Static Movement. The Night Librarian is a story about a librarian who helps the students at a local college during the day, and helps herself to the local students at night. The librarian is a succubus who uses The virility of the male students to a replenish her energy on a daily basis. She is a "good succubus" because the students are alive, but tired the following morning. Ancient myths portray Lilith as the mother of all succubi. She's also been accused of being the mother of all vampires.Clearly, the woman has a bad reputation. 

In today's horror/paranormal genre authors have rehabilitated many evil creatures. Anne Rice made vampires "almost human" and  Stephanie Meyers made them banal.  Richelle Mead presented  readers with a Georgina Kincaid, the succubus who might live next door in a series of novels. I have read two of them and found them interesting, not heavyweight material, but a pleasant way to pass the time.On Lost Girl, the lovely Anna Silk stars as "Bo" a succubus private detective/problem solver.  She's a kick ass creature with compassion for those in trouble. A sometime lover is a werewolf, which makes for avery odd couple.Humanizing a succubus is one thing, forgetting she's a demon is another.

My short story, The Night Librarian, was included in Satin Beauty Anthology, published by Static Movement. The Night Librarian is a story about a librarian who helps the students at a local college during the day, and helps herself to the local students at night. The librarian is a succubus who uses the virility of the male students to a replenish her energy on a daily basis. She is a "good succubus" because the students are alive, but tired the following morning. Ancient myths portray Lilith as the mother of all succubi. She's also been accused of being the mother of all vampires.Clearly, the woman has a bad reputation. 

In today's horror/paranormal genre, authors have rehabilitated many evil creatures. Anne Rice made vampires "almost human" and  Stephanie Meyers made them banal.  Richelle Mead presented  readers with a Georgina Kincaid, the succubus who might live next door in a series of novels. I have read two of them and found them interesting, not heavyweight material, but a pleasant way to pass the time. On Lost Girl, lovely Anna Silk stars as "Bo" a succubus private detective/problem solver.  She's a kick ass creature with compassion for those in trouble. Her sometime lover is a werewolf, which makes for a very odd couple. Humanizing a succubus is one thing, forgetting she's a demon is another.

The Changeling - a Dark Poem about Werewolves by Neil Benson

The Changeling

The full moon rises.

I hear your call.

The change begins.

My hair stand up,

and my breath quickens.

Tendons stretch,

and muscles grow.

Bones expand,

and fleshy yields.

My jaw protrudes,

and fangs appear.

great claws form,

and grip the ground.

A tall, horrid creature arises,

and greets the night with a howl.

Finally, I am whole.

To you I run, swift and sure.

Through grassy fields,

into a dark forest,

up a great mountain,

ever higher I go.

Past the tree line,

and into thin air.

 

............the rest of the poem can be found in Dark Journeys.

In Dark Journeys, short stories and dark poems describe perilous paths taken by mortals, vampires, and other creatures of the night.  Dark poems tell of the painful and sometimes fatal relationships between mortals and vampires.If this sounds interesting, and I hope it does, please follow the link and buy the anthology for only $.99.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AERRMIM

 

A review of Dark Journeyson Amazon.com

Below is a review of  Dark Journeys taken off Amazon.com.

"Dark Journeys by Neil Benson is an anthology of dark poetry and short stories. The poems are romantic and chilling. The poems read slower than the short stories as you absorb the subtle nuances and emotions.

The short stories should be read when you're prepared to stay awake listening for the creak of a door and lithe, resolute feet that don't belong...feet hundreds of years old. Will the vampire choose you? Look over your shoulder...tonight.

Here are a few great turns of phrase from the anthology:

"A tall, horrid creature arises, and greets the night with a howl."

"At more than three hundred pounds, he knew he shouldn't eat sugary treats, but his resistance to the temptation was lower than his intelligence."

"His eyes darted about like two small marbles bouncing on an interstate highway."

"They looked like cylindrical silver jewels rather than instruments of death."

If you want to know where these tantalizing tidbits originate, you'll just have to buy Dark Journeys by Neil Benson. Fantasy isn't just for children.

I gave it four stars--I would have liked the stories to drag out the suspense with more details. Vampire lovers will find Dark Journeys to be a fun and spine tingling read."

  In Dark Journeys, short stories and dark poems describe perilous paths taken by mortals, vampires, and other creatures of the night. Some survive, others don't. Why not join them on their journey through the gates of hell, so to speak.  

 

Night Time Lover - A dark poem about a succubus by Neil Benson

Nighttime Lover 

by  Neil Benson

A demoness who sucks the vital essence of men

You come to me at night,
loving me as no one has before.
Your kisses are a nectar,
that make my senses reel.
Your caresses light a fire,
that wraps me in white heat.

In your arms I find,
passions I cannot describe.
The ecstasy I feel,
burns me to my core.
Time and time again,
you take all of me.
In the morning light,

I find no trace of you.
Every day I wonder,
if you'll come once more.

                                                                             When the night arrives,

                                                                                 I feel you next to me.

                                                                               The thinner I become

                                                                     the stronger your embrace.

                                                                          My body begins to fade

                                                                         as yours feels more real.

                                                                                  Is my love enough?

                                                                          Or do you need my soul?

I fear the end is near.

                                                                                                                                            

In Dark Journeys, short stories and dark poems describe perilous paths taken by mortals, vampires, and other creatures of the night. . Dark poems tell of the painful and sometimes fatal relationships between mortals and vampires. If this sounds interesting, and I hope it does, please follow the link and buy the anthology for only $.99.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AERRMIM