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Christopher A. Durish - Horror Writer

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About Me

My name is Chris and I am a horror writer from Meridian Pennsylvania, a small town in Butler County approximately 30 miles north of Pittsburgh. My first novel, The Lobby, is now available from Sense of Wonder Press and can be found on the web and at various bookstores in the U.S, U.K, and Australia. Work on my second novel is currently in progress. I also dabble in poetry, particularly that with a darker edge, and am in the process of putting together a collection of my work for a future anthology. My "day job" is in the field of Loss Prevention and I am doorman/security at a friend's bar on Friday nights. When I'm not working or writing, I enjoy movies, music, and sports (Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins). I am also involved in paranormal investigation with a group called the International Parapsychology Research Foundation...

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DARK POETRY COMPETITION . . . THE RESULTS

First of all, I want to thank everyone who participated in my dark poetry contest as well as all who took the time to read the entries and vote.                                  THE UNDYING SOUL   by K...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:32:00 GMT

DARK POETRY COMPETITION . . . VOTE HERE

Below are the 12 entries for the dark poetry contest.  Please vote for your favorite by using the comment function and entering the number of your choice within the context of your comment.  Feel free...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:51:00 GMT

THE GHOST OF PETIGREW LANE

THE GHOST OF PETIGREW LANENight falls swift upon Petigrew LaneChoking out the last embers of daySummoning he who was stolen away, mangled and tornAnd left lying like road kill The wrathful one emerges...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:29:00 GMT

THE INVASION

  THE INVASION....  As I lie, shivering in bedI hear a sound, tiny at firstThen brain shattering Tormented screamsDriven by hunger and lustMy soul is their desireThe foul smell of fearPurged with each...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:12:00 GMT

A PEEK INSIDE THE LOBBY

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Posted by on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:41:00 GMT

THE LOBBY IS NOW AVAILABLE

  My debut horror novel, THE LOBBY, is now available.  Please check my profile for more information and a purchase link or go to your local bookstore and ask for it. If they don't...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:22:00 GMT

BEAUTIFUL EVIL

    BEAUTIFUL EVIL   Infinite fire, tearing the darkness away Snapping jaws with rabid intention Feeding upon an innocent sun Until the light is no more Or, at most, no more than a sp...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:52:00 GMT

PROMOTIONAL BLURB for THE LOBBY

    Below is the promotional blurb for my debut horror novel, THE LOBBY.        Where is Hell? Who is the Devil? Zachary Bell is about to find out.   &nbs...
Posted by on Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:23:00 GMT

IN THIS A PLACE OF FINAL REST

   IN THIS A PLACE OF FINAL REST         &n bsp;                by Christopher A....
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:54:00 GMT

THE GIFT . . . a poem on vampire love

  THE GIFT By Christopher A. Durish     Drops of blood like rubies fall It is for you I drag the blade     Spilling my death Nights across forever   I toss them s...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:34:00 GMT