The Asylum of the Grotesque : Sam

I was sat with Sam. She did not like to be called Samantha as it was all too easy to refer to her as Samantha the Panther which irritated her. Sam was tall, almost as tall as me and as we sat facing one another at the dining table, her almond eyes regarding me, dusk […]

The Asylum of the Grotesque : Amelia

    Winter had arrived. The world was silent beyond the walls of my property. Outside the air was bitterly cold, the ground hard and covered in snow. Within my domain it was warm, gently lit and conducive to conversation. Earlier that day Amelia and I had been for a walk.   The biting nip […]

The Asylum of the Grotesque : Andrea

    Andrea and I were sat outside my property as the sun set. It was a useful piece of symbolism for our relationship as she was in the sustained devaluation and her disengagement was not far away.   . Gradually, the canvas of the sky transformed into a masterpiece of vibrant hues, a brilliant […]

The Asylum of the Grotesque : Sarah

As the season shifted from the warm embrace of summer to the crisp coolness of autumn, a picturesque countryside scene unfolded.  The vibrant mélange of orange, red, and yellow hues painted a captivating panorama against the backdrop of the rolling hills and stretching fields.   Leaves, like tiny artists’ brushes, delicately coated each tree, adorning them […]

The Asylum of the Grotesque : Karen

Seated around a grand dining table, I was with Karen, my IPPS and two of her closest friends. The atmosphere was infused with satisfaction and contentment as we engaged in captivating conversation after enjoying a decadent meal. The remnants of gourmet dishes still adorned the table, their exquisite flavors still lingering on our palates.   I was wearing a tailored suit […]