While trying to think of an introduction to this month’s issue of Survivor Haven, one quote from an old radio show kept coming to mind. Some of you may even remember it, the music and the response that always followed the question of:
“Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?”
Well the “Shadow” isn’t the only one who knows what evil can lurk in the hearts of men.
Americans found out on September 11, 2001 the type of evil that can indeed be lurking in the hearts of men. The cowardly attack upon innocent civilians and military personnel that day brought a new evil to American soil. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to all the victims, their families and friends who suffered loss and injury during the attack upon our country.
Sept. 11, 2001
Never Forget
Survivor Haven also wishes to encourage all who can to donate to the various funds that have been set up to assist the families of the victims, firefighters, police officers and military personnel who were lost as a result of the attack. We also want to encourage all Americans to stand together and support both Mayor Guiliani and President Bush in the monumental tasks facing them.
The evil shown by the terrorists isn’t the only evil that is afoot in the world today. Ask any survivor of rape, child abuse or domestic abuse and they can tell you about well. Many can even tell you how that original evil took up residence in the hearts of the victims and fed upon the fear, hate and anger that also dwelled there.
If “Fear and anger are the paths to the Dark Side” then this month’s issue of Survivor Haven takes a look down that path and into the evil that lurks in mankind. October and All Hallows Eve has traditionally been a time of nightmares, fears and things that go bump in the dark.
This month’s issue offers stories of fright, dark humor, nightmares, anger and in some cases, revenge.
We at Survivor Haven wish to warn readers that some of the stories may prove to be extremely triggering and emotionally charged. We also want readers to know that we may not support violence; we can understand the feelings or need for revenge.
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| September 11, 2001
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Pages of tribute, poetry and personal stories concerning the 9-11 attack upon America. These have been added as I received the links and their placement in the page has nothing to do with the quality of the work to be found.
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| It's Still The Same World
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Carol Huber's poem questions the now common saying, "The world changed today."
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| My Beautiful New York
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Lori Williams' lovely tribute page. Be sure to give images and music time to load.
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| War Victims Look The Same
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Tenna Perry's grim look at the similarities of war.
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| An Open Letter To A Terrorist
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An eloquent piece concerning the American Ideal.
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| Attack On America
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Poetry, photos and a message for all.
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| Loving Memory
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"Cyber-mistress' patriotic, tribute page.
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| The World Mourns
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Photos of people around the world mourning those lost at the WTC.
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| September Sadness
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Judy Fulton discusses her reactions upon hearing of the attack.
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| Honoring The Victims
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Ed Martin's ("Papa-san)article concerning the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
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| More 9-11
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Additional pages, articles and poems concerning the attack.
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| POEMS
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Readers should be warned some of the following poems may be very triggering.
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The Immortal
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Tenna Perry's nightmarish poem about immortal beings who stalk her dreams.
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5:47 a.m.
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Carol Huber's poem of perseverance against the seemingly invincible foe.
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Lament
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Rebecca McCoy's hauntingly beautiful poem of love, isolation and loss.
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| Mothers Nightmare
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Margaret (ckeeta) Helmstetter's poem about every mother's worst nightmare.
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Night Visitor
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Shirley Harshenin's poem about her unwanted nightly visitor that brings fear with the creak of a floor board.
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All Because
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Tenna Perry's poem about fear, secrets and moving on.
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| Innocence Lost
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Lori Williams riveting poem of a child, her best friend and a walking evil.
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| FICTION/NONFICTION |
These stories will not only trigger fear, they will also break your heart and bring tears to your eyes.
CAUTION TO ALL READERS
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What Was It Like?
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Tammy Cravit's response to those people who seem insensitive enough to enjoy asking about her experience.
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The Tangled Web
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Tenna Perry offers readers a preview of her upcoming book The Tangled Web
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Destiny
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Debbie Pace's multi-part short story of a girl named Destiny.
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The Birthday
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A young girl finds out the monsters of her dreams aren't all make believe.
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| The Rapture to a Child: The Ignored Terror of the Church
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Mae Hochstetler's story of the rapture, church and a ten-year-old's fear of Armageddon.
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| REVENGE |
Frightful stories for the rapists, wife beaters and child abusers.
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| Satisfaction
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"Lisa's" story of revenge and satisfaction.
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| Revenge Of A Sort
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"Connie's" story of leaving and a certain payback.
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| When A Woman Is Fed Up
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An anonymous story of escaping domestic abuse.
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