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 […]

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 Voice Of An Angel

I can still recall the first proper conversation I had with Amanda. We had spoken from time to time in the context of our class. These exchanges had not gone beyond a simple greeting or conveying a message. Though they were memorable to me, I doubted she attached the same import to them as I […]

I Smell Victim

  I am a predator. My kind are predators. We prey on people. Everybody has the potential to be a victim, but there are those that stand out more than the others. There it is, that aura around them which signals to me “victim”. Suitable prey that is to be drawn into my world, ushered […]

How Narcissists Destroy Your Self Esteem (And What You Can Do About It)

    How narcissists destroy your self -esteem and what to do about it.You know from my work that the narcissist pursues four things in relation to the appliances, the victims that we prey upon. Control, fuel, character traits and residual benefits. Those are the prime aims. The vast majority of narcissists being unaware don’t […]