Horror/Scary: November 23, 2010 Issue [#4088]
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 This week: Aliens Among Us ~ Scanned
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

Welcome to this week's edition of the WDC Horror/Scary Newsletter.

"Horror is that which cannot be made safe -- evolving, ever-changing --
because it is about our relentless need to confront the unknown,
the unknowable, and the emotion we experience when in its thrall."
"Horror is not a genre...horror is an emotion."
Douglas E. Winter

"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear,"
H.P. Lovecraft


         Writing horror opens a dialogue, interactive, between the writer and reader. And the dialogue is as varied as the writers and readers who embrace this otherworld, be it supernatural or mundane.


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Letter from the editor

         Airport scanners ~ scanning for contraband, finding silicone, plastic, mercury, steel, rubber, latex, microchips, among other add-ons to the human frame. No, we don't profile because we don't know what to search for to find the aliens among us that would do us mortal harm. What we find are children with metal braces on their teeth or seniors with a gold tooth or a latex ostomy bag (punctured recently to the embarassment of the wearer).

         How they must be laughing at our plebian efforts, those true aliens among us. Think about it, if they have the technology to travel light-years to reach our planet, they've certainly mastered replicating human anatomy and don't need silicone implants to mimic the female form or chips to make a heart beat. They are the most humanoid in appearance and the least in desire.

         And once they're done laughing, or however they express mirth, they go on with their exploration of our world, culling and harvesting mortals at will, as they propagate their species. Could not the Bermuda Triangle be an undersea garden where flesh is removed and the life essence imbibed, leaving but an echo of once sentient mortals. Or, as one dozes among the clouds in a metal carapace, is not the recycled air but the exhalation of beings tasting the fruit of our constant cellular division?

         Look past the scanners and perhaps you'll get a glimpse of the real scanners as they walk, and fly, and ride among us. What about the guy who just bumped your shoulder, don't the eyes look so intense, so hungry, though he appears well endowed. Instead of a smart remark or return nudge, just turn away and head for the nearest exit lest the scanner find you suitable for its next meal, or maybe just a snack.

         Now check out some of the subjects our Community reveals as they scan the horizon and embark with them on the journey.


Editor's Picks

For your 'scanning' and reviewing (e:wink) pleasure ~ some altered states and 'alien' forms revealed in verse and prose by members of our Community~you'll find even some comedic riposte

 afraid to fly, a birds eye view Open in new Window. (13+)
Horrified, airport, plane, van, child, parents, controller, mind.What is a birdseye view?
#1196212 by Buck Author IconMail Icon


 Preface to Isaac's Dream Open in new Window. (E)
After the fall of governmentalism, Corporatism has emerged to lead humanity to the stars.
#1577784 by scifiguy Author IconMail Icon


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 Aeorul Cycle Open in new Window. (13+)
Senator Prade has undergone brain surgery. Was it actually necessary?
#470972 by Arctic Panther Author IconMail Icon


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 The Old Vampires Open in new Window. (E)
They reminisce about the "good old nights"
#1716330 by Magoo Author IconMail Icon


There's a whole community of non-humans among us ~ check out their 'lair'

Welcome to Non-Humans R Us NOW OPEN GUYS Open in new Window. (E)
Since there were no groups that dealt with anthros and monsters, me and others made this.
#1625496 by BIG BAD WOLF is Howling Author IconMail Icon

 
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Ask & Answer

I thank you for this brief respite in the relative safety of your home ~ and leave you each with my sincere wish for a safe,
Happy Thanksgiving


Until we next meet,
Write On!
Kate
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