"Lux mantis, lux orbis." A false alarms the only prison left now. Eyes can be bars for the soul, or paint brushes.-Runaway Jim

All the art on this post was created by Mike Jordan

The UNKNOWN by Stephanie Schembri                                
   
      She believes in a world where unknown mysteries are yet to be told. A young girl grasps her black fountain pen tightly and murmurs to herself, “I shall create this masterpiece.”
   
      Happiness is rarely found within this dreary aged town. There are unknown creatures that sleep throughout the day. They awaken at dusk to scare all the children away. The people of the town worship an unknown inanimate blurry figure yet no mankind has ever seen. 365 days a year, a misty fog shadows this dreary aged town. One major strict rule applies to the town, “NO ONE SHALL  LEAVE!” Every two seconds a baby is born, but two seconds later an unknown civilian dies. Within the Glittering Caves of the town lies a mysterious and secret garden named “The Graveyard of The Heavens.” Two young wise children discovered this unique garden. With a quick glimpse of this place they thought it was quite enchanting. But, it turned out that looks can be deceiving?! A few moments later the children notice an unusual engraving within an ancient stone wall,                     
      This light was safely secured in the pupil of her evil eye!

      The children had a notion that something wicked may happen in a matter of seconds . . .

      She believes in twisted and terrifying nightmares. Her masterpiece had been created and finalized into a nightmare that even one person may not survive. But, this story may or may not end with a happily ever after. . . It is up to you to decide the destiny upon this dreary aged town. Soon after she drifted away into a deep, deep sleep. . .