Never Tweak A Demon’s Tail

Because this is what happened to me

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First, a hearty thank you to Barbara J. Martin, a new writer for this publication, who recently contributed the great story Never Taunt A Gargoyle.

Never Taunt a Gargoyle

Not only is it one of her best and compelling as hell (maybe literally), but it triggered a memory of my own just when I was most desperate to contribute something new.

This is a personal homage to Ms. Martin’s story.

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The Power of Demons

In 1989, my life fell apart. It happens. Knowing I’d failed at everything in my existence turned me to religion. There’s great truth in the statement, “There is no greater believer than a convert.” I know this, and I know why. Because a convert has nowhere else to turn and thus accepts everything new without question.