I wasn’t alone. On the edge of the forest. Closer to evening. Fenced in. The vedma and the light. Heresy, another truth. The pact we made at the lake. Lowlands. Arms outstretched suggesting different ways. A mark upon flesh. Diabolical fantasy, economic distress. This godly state. Belief in beauty. Mother of stillborn child proclaimed, hanging from a tree.
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Notes: I find the subjects of folklore, witchcraft and the supernatural to be utterly compelling, when told well, naturally. I saw Robert Eggers’ ‘The VVitch’ at the cinema and for many reasons, the experience was intensely memorable. Eggers diligently researches his subject matter to ensure historical authenticity in his movies. This combined with his cinematic sensibility creates truly atmospheric and carefully crafted storytelling.
‘I Know That Now But I Didn’t Know That Then‘ by Paul Busst is a collection of tales of the diminutive published by Phantom Page and is available in paperback.
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