 Horror/Scary: September 15, 2010 Issue [#3963] |
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This week: The Fallen Will Rise Again Edited by: Adriana Noir  
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Hi there and welcome to another edition of the Horror Newsletter!  We all have our favorite beasties or things that go bump in the night. For some people it’s vampires, zombies, or ghosts. Me? I prefer demons when it comes down to getting a chill, and I’ll tell you why . . . |
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While most people are busy soaking up the vampire frenzy like dehydrated sponges, I’m still waiting for the next big to hit the airwaves and shelves. I can see the appeal these beings have, especially after being exposed to “The Southern Vampire Mysteries” and HBO’s “True Blood.” Sure, they are attractive and ooze seduction from every pore in their being. They can glamor or hypnotize, create or destroy, and all without breaking a sweat. Their existence is tragic, and often this endears us, allowing us to open our hearts to the living dead. Here, I see a deep parallel to my favorite horror catalyst of all: the demon.
Forget, for a moment, the popular stereotypes surrounding these creatures. Cast aside the images of leathery, reddened skin, hooves, and horns. Lucifer, or Satan, one of the most well-known of all demons, was at one time reportedly an angel. Not just any angel, but the most beautiful and favored of all beings. It is said that when he fell, he lit up the sky, thus earning him another, lesser known moniker: the morning star. One-third of the angels followed him as he was cast into darkness…meaning some of the oldest and most powerful of these creatures were, at one time, something most of us equate with physical beauty and grace. So, like vampires, demons are also capable of being quite beautiful. This is part of the trickery and deceit they use to lure unsuspecting mortals into their snare. 
Like vampires, demons are also capable of reading a mortal’s thoughts, or speaking in their head. Through this they are able to bend and manipulate humans, much like puppets. They are capable of “glamoring” or hypnotizing, casting illusions that humans will see as the truth.
Unlike vampires though, demons have few known weaknesses, or physical limitations. Though they prefer the dark for obvious reasons, they are quite capable of dwelling in the sun. They can shape-shift taking on the form of almost anything they desire. Stakes, sunlight, garlic, silver…all have no effect. I suppose, going by accounts of exorcisms and the like, crucifixes and holy water are a bit of an annoyance, but even then not a surefire way to divulge and destroy. They prey on the weak and seem to have infinite strength.  How terrifying is that?
Demons don’t need a direct invitation in order to infiltrate your home. They do seem to be partial to Ouija boards though, especially in inexperienced hands. This is a common way they once again use their clever natures to trick and deceive. Often, a demon will pretend to be a benign spirit, holding up this guise until it is too late. They also like to prey on those whose lives and houses are in disorder. Emotional trauma and stress, depression, clutter, slovenliness: all are common triggers, often combined with other factors, in demonic manifestations and even possessions. 
They are not limited to regions or certain beliefs. Every religion, every culture, has its own version of the ultimate evil--the demon. Even genies are considered to be mischevious, calculating, and ultimately malignant beings!
Last, but not least, we have the tragic existence appeal. How? It all depends on how you want to portray your demon. They can be as unrepentful, murderous, and nasty as you want them to be—or they could resemble the fallen creatures they are rumored to be. Ponder, for a moment, being cast far away from everything, and everyone you have ever known. We all make mistakes in life. What if, through age came wisdom, and with wisdom came regret? Is it possible to want to make amends for all the wrong we have done throughout the course of our existence? If so, is it true remorse, or just another guise? I suppose that is something only you, dear author, can decide.
I hope you’ve found some of this information useful and inspiring. Until next time . . .
~Best wishes and happy haunting!~
Adriana Noir
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Nomar Knight : Excellent newsletter! "We breed our own horror and our own forms of evil every day." I'm glad you used the word breed, for society with its complexities and bias treatment of its members do make some of the monsters we see on the news. You chose a great topic, Adriana. Thanks for sharing.
 You’re most welcome! Thanks for commenting!
nishia: Adriana
Thanks for the nice newsletter. It made me think of one thing - Stephen King's "Under the Dome". That book strips the characters of many layers of civility unmasking their true natures in a truly horrifying way - it is not a horror, but an excellent character study. Your newsletter touches on the true nature of fear and that entire story is driven by it.
Very nice newsletter. Thanks
I’ve never read it, but it sounds wonderful! Thanks for the comments and the new book to add to my winter reading list!
Joy  : Love the way you handled evil, Adriana. 
Thanks, Joy! I had fun. Not sure what that says about me, but hey! 
Mark Bouton : I wrote this a while back but just recently submitted on Writing.com. I don't think you could ever get enough of the zombie genre. Forget vampires and werewolves...nothing is more terrifying than humans trying to eat humans. Enjoy!
It was an interesting read, that’s for sure! Be sure to check this month’s editor’s picks, Mark!
Jeff  : Thanks for featuring my item this week, Adriana! Excellent newsletter, as always.
Aww, shucks!  Thanks, SoCal. Reading your work is always a pleasure!
LJPC - the tortoise : Hi Adriana! Your newsletter got right to the crux of what horror is all about: good versus evil. There are fewer shades of gray in horror, and I love it because the baddies are SO deliciously bad, and I'm so happy when the good guys win. I agree that often, the most frightening baddies are humans, not monsters. Humans can be very malicious, ingenious, and have a huge capacity for evil. I rarely write human antagonists because they're too darn scary! -- Laura
PS. Thanks for including my story.
I love deliciously bad baddies! No need for thanks, Laura. You’re very talented and your work deserves to be out there getting read! Thanks for the feedback!
Starr* Rathburn : I'd like to suggest this unique Interactive Story for your nwsltr. I also suggested this to the Activities newsltr, but wasn't sure which would be the best fit.
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Starr* R
Thanks for the heads up, Starr! Hope it gains some new participants.
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